Tammy Gallagher replied to Kellie Lievens's discussion Does milk production vary
"I'm so glad to hear that she is back on track!
It is not super common, but some does will actually nurse from their own udder. If you see it, you will definately know what she is doing. 
'Typical' FF lactation is really hard to judge. It very much…"
Jun 27, 2023
Kellie Lievens replied to Kellie Lievens's discussion Does milk production vary
"Hi Tammy, thanks for the reply. So tonight she yielded 1.2 lbs, which is right about where she has been. I was happy with that!  She doesn't have kids with her anymore, they left a few weeks ago. I've never noticed her trying to relieve herself,…"
Jun 27, 2023
Tammy Gallagher replied to Kellie Lievens's discussion Does milk production vary
"Is there any possibility that her kid(s) had access to her before you milked her this morning? Or have you noticed her attempting to relieve herself of full udder?
If I had this sort of sudden drop with one of my girls after 4-6 weeks of consistent…"
Jun 27, 2023
Kellie Lievens posted a discussion
Hello! I have a first fresher that I have been milking for about a month now and she has been consistently giving me one to one and a half pounds of milk per milking. I'm milking her twice a day at 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. this morning when I milked…
Jun 27, 2023
Thrifty Homesteader Team replied to Kellie Lievens's discussion New member from NH
"Hello Kellie! Glad you've joined us!Deborah has a free kidding course -- https://thriftyhomesteader.teachable.com/p/kidding-season.  It has videos and lectures to help you get ready for kidding season.
~ Abby, Thrifty Homesteader Team"
Mar 1, 2023
Tammy Gallagher replied to Kellie Lievens's discussion New member from NH
"Hi again Kellie!
Im so glad that you found the group! Thanks for introducing yourself. Here is a link to SO many goat articles that Deborah put together in one place - check it out :)
Tammy
https://thriftyhomesteader.com/a-beginners-guide-to-goats/"
Mar 1, 2023
Tammy Gallagher replied to Kellie Lievens's discussion New member from NH
"Hi again Kellie!
Im so glad that you found the group! Thanks for introducing yourself. Here is a link to SO many goat articles that Deborah put together in one place - check it out :)
Tammy
https://thriftyhomesteader.com/a-beginners-guide-to-goats/"
Mar 1, 2023
Tammy Gallagher replied to Kellie Lievens's discussion Milking supplies
"Hi Kellie! I use warm soapy water, then follow with Milk Check wipes before milking. After milking I use Fight Bac spray :)
I order the wipes and the spray from Amazon. 
Hope this helps
Tammy"
Mar 1, 2023
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