We are getting about 2 quarts of milk a day from Peanut. My daughter is enjoying it very much. In fact, the goat does not even kick when she milks her, and she doesn't even use the hobble.
We re-purposed an old wooden coffee table that was stored in the garage. We butted it up against the side of one barn, and next to an old extended cattle feeder. It's working out perfect for us.
With the goat's milk, we are saving $5.00-$6.00/gallon for organic milk. We use about a gallon a day with our large family, so this is another step towards self-sufficiency.
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Oh boy, goat are something we plan on having for milking on our farm too.
There's so many lovely things that can be made from the milk too. My husband is lactose intolerant so he'll be able to partake.
What kind of goat do you have?
Oh well all I did was scroll down and I see the kind of goat she is! Nevermind! Good for you though, hope it all works out.
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I love having our milk goats! Milk is so expensive in the store and I'm like you, when I HAVE to buy it I buy organic. Good repurposing of the coffee table for your milking stand!
Are the eggs far enough along for you to candle them? I am getting excited to hear about this.
You know Kim, I thought about that, but I honestly don't think I could see through them. Their eggs are a big smaller than the reds, since they are new layers. The shells are hard as a rock too.
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