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I can't believe it but....
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I can't believe it but....
MissKitty and I are getting two Registered Nubian does in a couple days. A Fellowship family was selling them and made us a "can't refuse" offer. One 2 year old with 8 week twin doelings and the other a 16 month old thats never been bred. Gonna get them when they pull the doelings. So another new chapter is starting for this old man...
--Dwight
--Dwight
OldGrouch- Posts : 101
Join date : 2009-05-09
Location : Arkansas
Re: I can't believe it but....
Congratulations! That sounds like a lot of fun and adventure. I'm sure you will love and enjoy them.
Rohn- Posts : 1353
Join date : 2011-12-31
Age : 66
Location : Eastern OH
Re: I can't believe it but....
Dwight, congratulations on your new adventure. Sounds like you'll be getting fresh goats milk soon. There's nothing better.
Re: I can't believe it but....
Sonshine wrote:........Sounds like you'll be getting fresh goats milk soon.........
Don't usually drink milk, yogurt is easier on my system. MissKitty makes great homemade yogurt and we are reading about making goat milk yogurt.... perhaps I'll finally try my hand at cheese making....
--Dwight
OldGrouch- Posts : 101
Join date : 2009-05-09
Location : Arkansas
Re: I can't believe it but....
Congrats! I'm sure you'll give the goats a good home.
mountainmama- Posts : 606
Join date : 2012-04-11
Location : WV
Re: I can't believe it but....
We made cheese for Christmas gifts last year. It was ok for my first time, but was a bit on the dry side, so I'll be experimenting some trying to find a recipe that I like. Although our 30 minute mozzerrela was delicious. You may find that goat milk is easier on your system than cow's milk. I am lactose intolerant but can handle goat milk.
Re: I can't believe it but....
Reread my original post in the thread.... thought something looked odd but took a sec before it sunk in that a goodly amount was missing from what I thought I had posted. So... I'll add it here: After selling our hair sheep because I "fell out" in the pasture while trying to separate a new mom and lamb from the rest of the small flock, (Droopy our ram was keeping between the mama and me being protective, actually sort of heart warming and frustrating at the same time), we had decided our time with livestock larger than chickens was over. This just started with a phone call. Both excited and wondering if I've lost what mind I had left, LOL!
--Dwight
--Dwight
OldGrouch- Posts : 101
Join date : 2009-05-09
Location : Arkansas
Re: I can't believe it but....
Sonshine wrote:.......30 minute mozzerrela.........
I would really like to hear more!!!!!!!!
--Dwight
OldGrouch- Posts : 101
Join date : 2009-05-09
Location : Arkansas
Re: I can't believe it but....
OldGrouch wrote:MissKitty and I are getting two Registered Nubian does in a couple days. A Fellowship family was selling them and made us a "can't refuse" offer. One 2 year old with 8 week twin doelings and the other a 16 month old thats never been bred. Gonna get them when they pull the doelings. So another new chapter is starting for this old man...
--Dwight
When you get those goats I sure would like to see some pictures of them.
Rohn- Posts : 1353
Join date : 2011-12-31
Age : 66
Location : Eastern OH
Re: I can't believe it but....
OldGrouch wrote:Sonshine wrote:.......30 minute mozzerrela.........
I would really like to hear more!!!!!!!!
--Dwight
The lady we bought our goats from told us about it. Here's a link on how to make it:
http://www.cheesemaking.com/howtomakemozzarellacheese.html
We ended up buying Ricky's cheese making book, has some great recipes in it. When you try it, let me know how it worked for you. Our turned out great. I ended up making a homemade pizza with it and made some sourdough pizza crust and used our own tomatoes, basil ect to make the sauce. We did buy some Italian sausage to go on it, but next time we'll probably make a cheese pizza only using things we raised ourselves.
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Sounds yummy Sonshine.
Rohn- Posts : 1353
Join date : 2011-12-31
Age : 66
Location : Eastern OH
Re: I can't believe it but....
Got our does Wed afternoon. A friend came over Thursday morning to watch / advise as we (does and grouchy old man) learn the new morning routine. The nanny doe had what felt like a hard spot and milk looked like a very slight possibility of mastitis so didn't save the milk yesterday or today. Milk looked ok today so tomorrow I should be able to save it.
To establish routine and such I'm putting both the does on the milk stand and brushing down, washing utter, just getting them used to being handled. Need to introduce the maiden doe to Bubba, neighbors registered buck, soon.
Had managed to convert the old chicken house into a two stall goat barn before getting them but have several other projects yet to do: The milk stand was built for slightly smaller goats so need to modify the head gate slightly and want to make it about 6 inches taller, might be easier on my back. Thinking about building a 4 x 8 lean-to shelter, sort of like a wheel-barrow, to provide a easy to move shelter out in the pastures.
No photos yet.
--Dwight
To establish routine and such I'm putting both the does on the milk stand and brushing down, washing utter, just getting them used to being handled. Need to introduce the maiden doe to Bubba, neighbors registered buck, soon.
Had managed to convert the old chicken house into a two stall goat barn before getting them but have several other projects yet to do: The milk stand was built for slightly smaller goats so need to modify the head gate slightly and want to make it about 6 inches taller, might be easier on my back. Thinking about building a 4 x 8 lean-to shelter, sort of like a wheel-barrow, to provide a easy to move shelter out in the pastures.
No photos yet.
--Dwight
OldGrouch- Posts : 101
Join date : 2009-05-09
Location : Arkansas
Re: I can't believe it but....
Sounds like things are going good. I'd keep an eye on her udder though if she had some mastitis. I have never had a goat with one, so not really sure of the protocal. I know Fias Farms has a lot of great info on goat care. http://fiascofarm.com/
The also have info on making products with goat milk. We give our girls beet pulp pellets on the milking stand. They seem to enjoy it and they produce richer milk.
The also have info on making products with goat milk. We give our girls beet pulp pellets on the milking stand. They seem to enjoy it and they produce richer milk.
Re: I can't believe it but....
Good morning all!
The goats milk tastes great...smooth and creamy...Got our first batch of homemade yogurt using goats milk a brewing..
I wrote a much longer letter but hit the wrong button and it vanished...figured it might be a sign that I was getting to long winded..lol...
We will let you know how the yogurt turns out and get some pictures and Drucila and Destine...Drucy and Dusty for short...Have a great day and God bless!
The goats milk tastes great...smooth and creamy...Got our first batch of homemade yogurt using goats milk a brewing..
I wrote a much longer letter but hit the wrong button and it vanished...figured it might be a sign that I was getting to long winded..lol...
We will let you know how the yogurt turns out and get some pictures and Drucila and Destine...Drucy and Dusty for short...Have a great day and God bless!
MissKitty- Admin
- Posts : 68
Join date : 2009-05-08
Age : 68
Location : Booneville, Arkansas
Re: I can't believe it but....
That's great. I'm not a yogurt eater myself, but I'm glad you're enjoying your goat milk. There's a lot you can do with it. How's the udder doing? Is the hard spot gone?
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Sonshine wrote:..... How's the udder doing? Is the hard spot gone? .....
It softened up, just hand massaged it. Didn't keep the milk for several days.
--Dwight
OldGrouch- Posts : 101
Join date : 2009-05-09
Location : Arkansas
Re: I can't believe it but....
No photos yet. Morning milking is going good, both goat and grouchy old man are getting into the routine! Tuesday last we finally had accumulated all the things needed to try our hand at making cheese. Made the 30 min mozzarella and Ricotta and..... uber pleased with the results. A friend from our meetin' fellowship took the remaining whey and mixed up Lemonade and Tea energy drinks with it so nothing was tossed away.
--Dwight
--Dwight
OldGrouch- Posts : 101
Join date : 2009-05-09
Location : Arkansas
Re: I can't believe it but....
I love the 30 min mozzarella. It's so easy to make and soooo good! We're going to start milking again this week-end. I can't wait to make more cheese!
Re: I can't believe it but....
it is easy to make soft goat cheese. we did it with heat and vinegar. My 7 year old loves it spread on crackers with herbs added.
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