Hello all! My name is Tristian and my husband and I recently purchased our first herd of goats. I say herd because we have five does and two bucks. All five of the does are pregnant and due from mid February thru early March. Let's just say I am very nervous! Four of the does are first fresheners. My senior doe is 5 and has thrown triplets twice. I am new to all of this, and am wondering how to go about milking; when it is safe to start, how much (often) I should milk, etc. I am so looking forward to our first goat's milk. I have so many recipes that I want to try! Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated!
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Welcome to the group! The best advice I can give is research, read and figure out what's best for you and your family!! For every question there's usually 10 different advices. LOL Take what you want from the advice and do your best. Best of luck to you on your upcoming kidding!!
Thank you! I have already read and found the answers to most of my questions. I posted some pics on my page. Most of them are on my website. I love taking pics of all my animals, so look for more to come!
Margaret Langley said:
I know! We are both excited and very nervous at the same time! I have posted some pics and will try to stay up to date on everyone's progress.
Rachel Whetzel said:
Yes, yes welcome, congrats on such a nice starting herd. You will love the forum and it will help you so much. If you stay tuned in here you will find pretty much all you need. Please, please do pics on your page. I like to feel I know each person and critter. Pics help so much!
Welcome!! How lucky are you to have started out with so many pregnant does!! I look forward to getting to know you here!
Thank you for your response! By the way, I love your book and plan on using some of the recipes! :)
Deborah Niemann-Boehle said:
Welcome to the group! If you click on the "Forum" link above, you will see tons of conversations on all sorts of topics related to raising these lovely little goats, including plenty of discussions on the questions you just asked. Looking forward to getting to know you and your goats! Hope you'll post some photos in your album!