sheep milk

[SillyChicken]

Is it any good? I have a sheep that lost her lamb and her utter is so full... I know milking will encourage her to produce...but I wonder if it would be worth it to do so, and let some pressure off her udder.

 

[bonbean01]

I really don't know...sorry about the lost lamb! I am always tempted to milk out some at weaning time, but know that just makes things worse...always fear mastitis. Hope someone with answers comes on to give you some advice!!!

 

[alsea1]

I would go ahead and milk a bit. Try to help her taper off.
Milk her but not till she is empty. Bit by bit she will quite producing as much till she quits.

 

[alsea1]

I have not tasted it yet. But I imagine it is good. I know some dandy cheeses are made from it.

 

[bonbean01]

True Greek yogurt...as in actually made in Greece...is made from sheep milk only. And cheese...yum...sheep and goat cheese are the best in my opinion!

 

[bonbean01]

If that doesn't appeal to you and you decide to milk some off her...freezing it for future lambs that need it is also an option.

 

[D1]

The Hebrews in Biblical days drank it , so I think it would be fine and I would love to try some


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