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<DIV>Hi Terre, First things first, being a yearling and the first time being
milked, you have to bribe here with a coffee can of sweet feed on a stand, that
way she is eager to give up her milk, it won't take long and she will be ready
to be milked at the same time everyday, be it once a day or twice a day. The big
problem is separating her from the babies, they will take better than half the
milk for the first 2-3 months, bottle feeding them. I have found that milking
3-4 works out best, that way 2 of the goats feed them all. Also the first time
milked there teats are sore for awhile so be patient and gentile, before you
know it she will be hollering at milking time to be milked and to get here sweet
feed. I have a Reg. herd of Alpine (34), and I make all cheeses I can, my best
sellers are farmers cheese (chevre) and feta. It is a great hobby, I can't say
I'm getting rich with what I do but People that like goat cheese will hunt you
down once they find out you make cheese, I have regular customers" that drive 75
miles every week to get my cheese. You have to love your goats and love making
cheese to make it work, it is a lot of work but rewarding. Good Luck,
Glenn </DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>From:</B> <A title=mailto:firock@comcast.net
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=mailto:cheese@hbd.org
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, June 21, 2006 9:38
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Cheese] email address</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>Hi Carol,<BR><BR>I am hoping to make some soft cheese. I have
been collecting information, mostly from this list. I just purchased my
stainless steel pot, pail, and utinsels. Next is a cheese kit. I am having
difficulty getting the milk. My goat is not letting me near the udder. She is
just over a year old and this is her first time being a mom. The babies are
just over 3 weeks old. Is there any goat owners on the list with any help
ideas?<BR><BR>Thanks for responding.<BR><BR>Terre
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