StaceyinLA Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 I'm back in the goat milking business after not having goats for the last 8 years or so, and trying to get myself into a new routine. I'm just curious about routines for those with small herds that are only milking a few does. I always like to see if what I'm doing is efficient or if I could improve it somehow. Also, what do you feed? Supplement with? Just curious about everyone's different approaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 No one? I thought there were at least a couple others on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 (edited) I'm pretty sure there is someone in Texas. Outside Houston, north of the city. She has three or four girls, named after characteristics -- 'The' something or other. Does that sound familiar. Edited September 15, 2016 by Alessandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I milk a cow...but that's not what you're looking for. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnwife Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 We have goats, though only one is currently being milked. Really, I am replying to try to remind DH to come back and answer your question. He does all of the goat work. (Well, I play with them and give them treats. Is that helpful?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaichiki Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 No one is currently in milk, but we have milked in the past. We have used Purina Noble Goat Dairy Parlor 16 and DuMor's pelleted Goat Feed. We also use Manna-Pro mineral (sprinkled on the feed). In the past we have used a mineral/salt block picked up from the local feed store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly in IL Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Used to be gal, here. Anyone in nw Ohio need any purebred Nubians? 2 m a m a c h e w @ g m ail. Co m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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