Office Work.......

[ksacres]

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I milked by hand until I had more than six to milk, then I bought a machine. But each year, I didn't get it out until I had more than six to milk.

 

[ksacres]

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Will you make me one too? I'm huuuungry!

 

[maple]

How long does it take to milk a goat? Do you do it 2x a day?

Things to consider...maybe then I'll see if the farm on the hill just wants to let me taste thier milk and then I can buy it from them? Is goat milk expensive?

I'm used to 1% cuz that's what my heart dr. told me that I should have at least 1% or skim.

 

[Ohne-Fehler]

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WOW my doe is getting around I guess lol

. Glad you like her, she isn’t exceptional but her mammary system is pretty good for a 6 year old. Actually mammary system is the best part of this doe to be honest, she was best udder in her class 6 times this year and 3 times best udder in breed. If she wasn’t so course she would do a lot better in her classes. With luck she will be around for a while though, her dam is still in the herd at 11 and has a shockingly good udder for her age.

I have come to the realization that dairy people are just weird we spend a lot of time looking at the back ends of animals. My boyfriend was amazed at first at how in depth of a conversation I would have with people about the back end of a goat.

Well back to pretending to do "office work" for now I guess.

 

[Orchid]

One of my friends has milk goats and she describes their milk as "creamy deliciousness".

That is, like, her signature phrase. She uses it all the time in reference to goat milk.

Oh, maple, I bought that dresser this weekend. I really like it...so does our DS, so I hope he'll be good to it. He really wanted it in his room, so we capitulated.

 

[NellaBean]

My neighbor just made a really nice attempt at getting up his driveway. Not successful, but he really did put in a good effort. Actually, he's still trying....i can hear the truck from here. Crazy neighbor. one of the other neighbors has gone up and down the road a few times....hanging out the window to see the tires and sliding this way and that. Alrighty then.

I just finished my hashbrowns and scrambled eggs. Ate the last rice krispie treat....so I made more! They are cooling as we speak. Mmmmmmmm........

 

[ksacres]

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My dh just gets an embarrassed look on his face and finds something else to do when I start talking about the goats' rear ends. Your doe has an very high escutcheon, and yes, her udder is pretty dang impressive when you consider she's an aged doe.

When I had goats in Wyoming and was showing, I had the great honor of competing against Goldthwaite and Saada. Two major herds in the Nubian world. I didn't stand a chance. lol

What's her registered name?

 

[maple]

Fehler...you're goat IS making the rounds this morning.

ok, so just put my preschooler on the bus and saw a lil boy crashed out in the front seat.

It's so hard being a preschooler.


hmmm....creamy deliciousness....I like my milk cold and I like to chug it and sometimes I like to dip a cookie in it and put it on cereal.

So how long does someone keep a goat if you are interested in milk? Like I keep my chickens for 2 years... 3 years max if I'm going to get the eggs because I only have 1 1/2 acres and I just want what I need.

 

[maple]

Nells...reality tv host. "The world according to Nells."

 

[ksacres]

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Yes, I milked twice a day. Depending on how much they're milking, it takes roughly five minutes per goat, including the washing and post dip.

If they are selling milking does or want to sell milk, they should ABSOLUTELY let you taste it first. It can be expensive, depends on the people. I sold animal grade (run through the machine and strained) milk for $2 a gallon when I had extra, and people grade milk for $6 a gallon (hand milked through cheesecloth and immediately strained and chilled in glass quarts). If they cleaned and returned by glass quarts, I sold it for $4 a gallon. Wait, I mean I NEVER sold raw milk for people to drink! (It's not legal in Wyoming to sell raw milk).

If you are only supposed to have low fat milk (that's the butterfat I was talking about), you will need a cream separator for the milk, or find a goat that's on milk test so you can know for sure the butterfat content. In that case, a Saanen or Alpine will probably better suit your needs. It's very common for a well bred Nubian or La Mancha to have 4-6% fat. Milk components are one of the things people breed for-higher components=higher quality milk. Also, more butter and cheese can be made from high component milk.

Long story short, more than likely you won't save any money buying it fresh from your neighbors, but it's worth a shot. Skim milk from the store isn't really milk, it's milk that they separate, dry, then reconstitute. Whole milk is better, if you buy from the store. Raw milk also has beneficial bacteria that help people digest it properly. If you drink a LOT of milk, or plan to make cheese, then it *might* be a good idea to have your own goats.