The Cole Homestead

Our first milk goat

Our first milk goat has spent its first night here on the farm.  She seems to be adjusting  very well and has made friends with our five other fainting goats.  She is still a little skittish around my daughter.  Our little girl thinks she IS a goat.  I can't seem to convince her otherwise.  All six of the goats have about three acres to roam and seem to be pretty happy.

The only thing that would make this situation complete would be a milking stand.  I got about two quarts out of her this morning but it was difficult.  So far, my husband has been too busy to finish the goat house.  There is still no roof (they had shelter from the rain and sun else where) and there are no real doors on it either.  A milking stand in the shed would help keep the others away and help keep Wendy calm.  Any advice where I could order a decent priced one?

Hello

06:16, Saturday, June 28, 2008 .. Posted by Belle

Congratulations on your new dairy goat!

You can buy a milking stand from Caprine goat supplies or Hoger goat supplies, but I think they are about $200. My dad made the one we have for our goats. He made a platform with legs, then added a trough for the goats to eat from, and for the headlock, he made that out of two spindles that were leftover from a project.

Belle