New to goats

[cdennis]

I am getting two nubians, from what I have read they provide great milk. They will both be bred when I get them so I have some time to prepare but are there any pointers you can prepare me with for goat ownership. I have 3 pygmy weathers but that is hardly the same.

 

[TigerLilly]

READ, READ & READ some more! Seriously. Go through the whole section on goats & whatever seems appropriate for dairy goats, kidding, etc.
Research is your friend and there's a lot of good info here.
Good luck & enjoy!

 

[ksalvagno]

Storey's Guide to Dairy Goats is a good book to have.

 

[cdennis]

Thanks. I have been reading a ton and this site has wealth of information.

 

[freemotion]

Are they first fresheners or experienced with being milked? That will make a big difference in my reply.....

There are a bunch of good threads right on this site, too.

I love my dairy goats! I will be hopefully milking up to four this spring...I am milking only one right now, and we could certainly use more milk if we had it. Milking is such a peaceful time.

Usually.

 

[Emmetts Dairy]

Congratulations!! Have fun!! But as others said...read..read...read is right..and I dont know if you have milked before..but have an expirenced milker show you or learn how...there are important steps you dont wanna miss. There is a few good videos on "you tube" that explain the steps..so its worth exploring. And definately get "Storeys Guide to Dairy Goats" great book with alot of info!!!

Good luck!! Happy milking...and yes Nubians are good milkers!!

 

[MrsCountryChick]

.............I agree definately get "Storeys Guide to Dairy Goats", it's a GREAT BOOK I agree with a WEALTH of info. You can get it at Tractor Supply for usually less than $20.00 I got it & read Everything I could from www.backyardchickens.com, www.backyardherds.com & also www.fiascofarm.com. CONGRATULATIONS on your new Dairy goat experience. Making homemade yogurt is a Favorite of me & my family. A recipe for that is in the recipe section I believe on both backyardchickens & backyardherds. Good Luck!!!!!

 

[cdennis]

Are they first fresheners or experienced with being milked? That will make a big difference in my reply.....

There are a bunch of good threads right on this site, too.

I love my dairy goats! I will be hopefully milking up to four this spring...I am milking only one right now, and we could certainly use more milk if we had it. Milking is such a peaceful time.

Usually.

She is a first freshener. Thanks for all the advice!

 

[ohiofarmgirl]

there is a GREAT thread here called "kicky milker"... read it over and over

two big pointers:

1. be the boss goat
2. its ok to cry over... wait for it.... SPILLED MILK!

ha ha ha ha ha ha!!

honestly you'll do fine. just make up your mind to march out there and milk that goat.

;-)

 

[cdennis]

Thank you, I will search that topic right now.