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[GrassFarmerGalloway]

Creative ideas for what to do with excess milk. Lots and lots of creative ideas.

 

[Farmer Kitty]

I would suggest Miss P's butter, buttermilk and yogurt receipes for starters. She has some cheese receipes to. Cheese is a bit more work but, she simplifies it.

You can use the buttermilk to make biscuits, pancakes, and many other great receipes. Add fruit to the yogurt and it's a great snack or addition to breakfast.

 

[GrassFarmerGalloway]

My family doesn't eat all that much cheese. Do you have any idea how much milk a Beltie gives? That would help me do my research.

 

[Farmer Kitty]

No clue to how much milk a beltie gives but, remember you will be sharing with the calf. All you will have to milk out is what you need for your use.

 

[GrassFarmerGalloway]

All you will have to milk out is what you need for your use.

Really? That's fantastic! That just made my day!

 

[Farmer Kitty]

All you will have to milk out is what you need for your use.

Really? That's fantastic! That just made my day!

Yes. Remember you will need to leave for the calf too. For yogurt, butter, and whatever else you need a couple cups a day maybe enough. It just depends on your family and their usage. You should milk her once a day or her production will be geared for the calf's needs only.

 

[GrassFarmerGalloway]

Got it. I'll ask my father tonight!

I'll let you know how it goes!

 

[Farmer Kitty]

Good luck

 

[GrassFarmerGalloway]

Thanks!

 

[sunnygoats]

There's a wonderful thread over on BYC by one of our members (and Moderator), Miss Prissy. It's how to make yogurt using a cooler. There are also other recipes using milk on this thread. www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=9738&p=1

ETA: Ooops! I didn't realize this was already a sticky! Sorry!!!