do thistles=nasty milk?

[Ariel72]

I have alot of thistles growing in areas of my pasture. I understand goats will eat them, which I think is great, but does it cause off flavors in the milk?

 

[freemotion]

You'll probably have to just wait and see! I'd read about off-tasting milk with a variety of things, but it has not been my experience.

I give my dairy gals xmas trees, rutabagas, and the buck is in with them temporarily. No off tastes yet. But I tend to not drink milk straight, I use it in things.

 

[LadyNai]

I don't recall any issues with thistles.

Wild garlic on the other hand?

Let's just say the milk was undrinkable for a bit.

 

[ohiofarmgirl]

i go and intentionally cut thistles for them. they love 'em and never had a problem with the milk

 

[Ariel72]

Thanx...good to know.

 

[Hillbilly]

I don't recall any issues with thistles.

Wild garlic on the other hand?

Let's just say the milk was undrinkable for a bit.

would it make interesting cheese? just add the herbs