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[frustratedearthmother]

I think I have done very well with my recovery.

Now, that's the right attitude! I'm doing the same thing...getting rid of the ones that aren't 'fun' to deal with. But, wouldn't you know it the goat that freshened with the most beautiful udder is one that is sometimes a little bit crazy. Not always, just easily startled and a bit over-reactive. (see how I'm making excuses for her, lol) However, I put her on the milk stand last night for the very first time in her life and she couldn't have been any more perfect. In fact, she tried to get back in the milk room this morning - she wanted some more of that magic, lol. Might just have to keep her and her doe kid. (Afraid I'm not doing as well as you in the 'recovery' department) Sigh...

 

[babsbag]

Oh @frustratedearthmother I really do understand. I have a"wild child" that has a gorgeous udder. I haven't even tried milking her. She had two mini Alpine doelings this year that I didn't get tamed either and I bet they would have been great family milkers. I can't even catch them and they are about 12 weeks old and beautiful. But I have decided that there will be other beautiful FRIENDLY goats and I need to just let go of the brats. I am bottle raising the ones I intend to keep; more work for now but less work later.

One nice thing about machine milking...if I can get them on the stand I can milk them And my milk stand's head gate latch won't let them lay down. LOL

 

[SteveElms]

Is it wrong that after posting I am a Goat Addict, and reading everyone elses posts, that I'm thinking I should get another one? I mean really - I'm not nearly as bad as ___________, who has _____ goats. I think everyone of us can think of someone who has more, so we aren't really so bad are we?

Also, if anyone has a Saanen in milk or about to kid for sale, send me a message.

 

[Goat Whisperer]

Is it wrong that after posting I am a Goat Addict, and reading everyone elses posts, that I'm thinking I should get another one? I mean really - I'm not nearly as bad as ___________, who has _____ goats. I think everyone of us can think of someone who has more, so we aren't really so bad are we?

Also, if anyone has a Saanen in milk or about to kid for sale, send me a message.

I like your thinking

 

[Southern by choice]

NO you guys aren't getting it...

 

[Ferguson K]

I did a thing. I'm adding two to our herd in June. This little buck and a doe who I don't have a picture of.

 

[Ferguson K]

This doesn't include the three does out girls have given us that we're keeping, nor the little buckling we're keeping....

 

[babsbag]

This doesn't include the three does out girls have given us that we're keeping, nor the little buckling we're keeping....

Oh oh, sounds like you need an intervention.

All I have to do is think about how much I spend feeding this herd and it makes it easier to sell. I got rid of two more last week and another is leaving on 5/9. I also have 9 for sale.

But I did add one

 

[Ferguson K]

@babsbag No, no. No intervention here.

You see... we've decided to try and double this year. And also get a pair of Alpine. Maybe some LaMancha....

I like making soap and cheese....

We also may or may not have bought a milk cow because I hoard the goats milk....

 

[Baymule]

@babsbag

We also may or may not have bought a milk cow because I hoard the goats milk....

And what kind of cow will you be getting? I have seen ads on Craigslist for Jersey and Guernsey cows in Crockett, somebody there is raising them and selling them. I was buying raw Guernsey milk from a local dairy and it was fantastic! I would say get one if you can find one. The local dairy sells calves, you can probably find them on facebook. Waldo's Way Dairy in Mineola, Tx.