Goat Milking Area and Cleanliness Goat milk is sterile, and we can easily contaminate it coming out of the udder. Make sure your hands, yourself, and the udders are clean before you begin. Keep the udder trimmed. Udder, back legs, hooves trimmed to keep things from coming into the milking area. However, it is best […]
Milk Goat Health and Wellness Nutrition health and wellness is a life long commitment when raising milk goats. As your goats grow, keeping them healthy is crucial. Finding a vet that has goat experience or a local dairy farmer who knows more than you do. In the A-Z milk goats course, we will be going […]
What Is The Best Breed For A Milk Goat? In this article, you will learn what is the best breed for a milk goat. There are many types of dairy goats, that is to say, knowing what your production goals are. Most goat owners start with raising cute goat kids. Another option is acquiring a […]
Setting Up Your Goat Milking Area Have you thought about having milk goats and wondered if setting up your milking area will be complicated and expensive? It simply is not that at all. That is to say, first thing, have a dedicated area to milk your does separate from the other goats. Have everything ready […]
Have You Ever Tried Goat Milk Ice Cream? Have you ever tried making homemade goat milk ice cream? In this article, you will learn how to make homemade goat milk ice cream. Hopefully, you are adventurous and try it! Remember serotonin is the mood-setter hormone that regulates digestion. Not only do these cute critters bring […]
Do I Need A Stanchion For My Goat Many times you have grabbed your trimming shears, pushed and pulled, and got mad. Or how about the milk bucket kicked a time or two. Don’t get mad, get the stanchion building plans instead. Think about your back, not yelling for help, or a broken stand that […]
When I Learned the Value of Goat Milk When I first learned about the value of goat milk, I was enthralled with the health benefits and began a plan to drink goat milk and try to learn everything I needed to know about milking a goat. My plan was to hand milk which is what […]