I just purchased a milking machine and am figuring out all of the logistics. I plan to clean with warm soapy water and hot bleach water after each milking. However, after air drying/hanging the tubing it is not 100% dry prior to the next milking. I have read that you should re-sanitize just...
The past few times I milked one of my does when I filtered it there were a few tiny bits of what looked like skin cells on the filter paper. I am not sure if it is just some dead cells sloughing off of her teats or what. It is definitely not mucus, her teats don't seem sore or dry and there is...
My Nigerian Dwarf doe kidded yesterday and had 4 kids. These are her first. Three were good size (2.5-3.5 pounds) and one was weak and tiny (1.25 pounds). She is getting stronger and holding her own. She is walking (a little wobbly) and nursing a lot. However, this AM she pooped and it was...
Hi All,
I would greatly appreciate any thoughts as this is my first experience with kidding. My doe kidded about a week early. The 2 bucklings were stillborn and the doeling is amazing!! However, my doe is licking her constantly. She is especially licking her bottom. This frequently pushes...