Here’s How to Milk a Goat by Hand
It’s taking some practice, but I’m definitely getting the hang of it! Now, if only I can get the goat to cooperate!!
Goats are one of the easiest animals to raise on the homestead. They’re smaller than other livestock, they’re safe for children, they give lots of milk, they can be a good source of mean, and they’re just fun to have around.
Learn everything about goats, from how to raise them, problems that may arise, hoof care, dealing with a pregnant goat and much, much more.
It’s taking some practice, but I’m definitely getting the hang of it! Now, if only I can get the goat to cooperate!!
I finally got to taste fresh goat’s milk. Wanna know what I think??
…I pressed on the bottom of one hoof to feel for any rot. Sure enough, it was soft in the middle. “Oh no!” I thought, “Poor thing, she does have hoof rot! Now what do I do?” I called my friend for some much needed advice!
Don’t worry, I won’t show any gory pictures! You’ll have to follow the link if you wanna see the whole “how to”.
“Okay babies, I’m gonna let you loose. Please don’t take off, okay?”
I braced myself, fully expecting them to run out the door and away through the woods, laughing “See ya later sucker!” as they went.
I opened the gate and stepped aside…