Wehner Homestead
Herd Master
We had the opportunity to see two goats milked with a machine at the same time on Fri evening. It was very fast. I don’t feel like cleaning the tubing makes it justifiable for milking two does (IMHO.) DH did ask me to go ahead and start gathering information. He’d like information from two platforms: 1) milking for just our use and having 10-20 does in milk at any give time and 2) a dairy standpoint as he wants me to also explore this option as a way to provide income from the farm so that I’m not away from home as much AND I can make products for DD2 at the same time.
Talk to me! I want to know the good/bad/ugly of using a machine, about particular brands/companies/types, and what differences I should avoid/consider/explore.
This is something that DH would like to act on before next fall.
Another consideration is that I don’t have an issue milking three by hand right now. DH has carpal tunnel and struggles with numbness when he tries to help me. More goats would be more difficult for him.
I also need something that I can train others to use for when DD2 is in the hospital or any of her other issues that arise.
I’m tagging several that I know have or have been around milking machines but anyone can chime in.
@Southern by choice @Goat Whisperer @goatgurl @Devonviolet @OneFineAcre @animalmom @babsbag
@farmerjan I didn’t know if you might have something to include. I know you are on the dairy cattle side more but may have some insight on some aspects due to your experiences.
Thanks in advance all!!
Talk to me! I want to know the good/bad/ugly of using a machine, about particular brands/companies/types, and what differences I should avoid/consider/explore.
This is something that DH would like to act on before next fall.
Another consideration is that I don’t have an issue milking three by hand right now. DH has carpal tunnel and struggles with numbness when he tries to help me. More goats would be more difficult for him.
I also need something that I can train others to use for when DD2 is in the hospital or any of her other issues that arise.
I’m tagging several that I know have or have been around milking machines but anyone can chime in.
@Southern by choice @Goat Whisperer @goatgurl @Devonviolet @OneFineAcre @animalmom @babsbag
@farmerjan I didn’t know if you might have something to include. I know you are on the dairy cattle side more but may have some insight on some aspects due to your experiences.
Thanks in advance all!!