Tammy Gallagher replied to Kylie Eggers's discussion Hand milking cramps?
"Thanks for adding your advice Julieanne!!
tammy"
Jul 11
Tammy Gallagher replied to Kylie Eggers's discussion Hand milking cramps?
"Kylie
You will love your Simple Pulse!! Cleaning will take much longer than milking with just 1 goat, but it sounds like it will be worth it considering your situation. When you have 6 to milk, you are REALLY going to appreciate it :)
I've been…"
Jul 11
Kylie Eggers replied to Kylie Eggers's discussion Hand milking cramps?
"It is getting somewhat better. I've done a lot of what Julianne suggested but my current milker is not a fan of me taking longer ;) I do have the simple pulse ordered but still a month out on shipment. Next year there will be hopefully 6 girls in…"
Jul 11
Julieanne Cook replied to Kylie Eggers's discussion Hand milking cramps?
"Hi, I have serious arthritis in my joints as well as nerve damage from CTS. I still hand mik, but I use a modified method. I usually milk one side at a time to begin with, then when I warm up I can do short spurts using both hands. I take frequent…"
Jul 10
Tammy Gallagher replied to Kylie Eggers's discussion Hand milking cramps?
"Hi Kylie
Hopefully someone will hop on here with a better suggestion than mine which is strength comes with time.  Although after a month, I would think you would be starting to feel less discomfort in your hands. Is it improving at all?
Tammy"
Jul 10
Kylie Eggers posted a discussion
Hello!I'm sure this is new to no one who hand milks. Any suggestions for improving hand cramping while hand milking nigerians? I've been at it almost a month. In some ways, things are getting better, coordination, endurance, etc. Overall milking…
Jul 10
Tammy Gallagher replied to Kylie Eggers's discussion Any helpful tips/tricks?
"Your Welcome :)"
Jul 5
Kylie Eggers replied to Kylie Eggers's discussion Any helpful tips/tricks?
"Hi Tammy!
Thanks for the input on the barn stalls! I'll peruse the links you provided as well. :) "
Jul 5
Tammy Gallagher replied to Kylie Eggers's discussion Any helpful tips/tricks?
Jul 3
Tammy Gallagher replied to Kylie Eggers's discussion Any helpful tips/tricks?
"Hi Kylie!
What a fun adventure to renovate the old barn!!!!
For the milking parlor, my favorite thing is the large stainless sink with a small hot water heater. I also added a sink and hot water heater in my dairy barn which is my favorite upgrade…"
Jul 3
Thrifty Homesteader Team replied to Kylie Eggers's discussion Any helpful tips/tricks?
"Hello Kylie! We're glad you've joined us. Here are articles and videos you might find helpful.
How to Milk a Nigerian Dwarf Goat - https://youtu.be/BsqJgN7PjXA
Milking Parlour tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ioc_AKnqCM
Unsafe Hay Feeders for…"
Jul 3
Kylie Eggers posted a discussion
Hello everyone!I just joined the forum and am a first time goat owner. I'm now the proud momma of 8 Nigerians of varying ages. 5 adult does, February '24 doeling, and 2 buck kids still on milk. One of my ladies is currently in milk, so that's been a…
Jul 3
Kylie Eggers updated their profile
Jul 3
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