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Tracey
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tracey
State of Confusion
USA
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 Posted - Sep 07 2007 : 9:12:59 PM
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Mind you, sheep don't give as much as goats or cows, but I've been getting between 3-4 lbs per day from Bessie and it's been more than enough to keep me busy! Today I made mozzarella, the other day cajeta (caramel) topping and a few days before made mint chocolate chip ice cream! I'm going to have to make more ice cream and add the caramel to it so I can get it used up (and make more, lol!)
Oh, and Darling and I made the most faboo dip last weekend! Queso Blanco cheese mixed with herbs, onion, garlic and a bit of mayo so it would stick together. To die for goodness!!!
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
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Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Sep 08 2007 : 04:24:50 AM
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Way to go Tracey. It is so good to have those fresh dairy products! My Summer is dry right now, and I sure do miss them. Boughten does not come close to the goodness of fresh. Next thing we know you will be milking 2 sheep!!! Have fun with it.
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Hideaway Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jo
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Sep 08 2007 : 06:07:10 AM
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Oh Tracey, I sure wish you lived near me!
Jo
"Wish I had time to work with herbs all day!" |
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Tracey
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tracey
State of Confusion
USA
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Sep 08 2007 : 5:13:28 PM
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Yay Tracey..I have heard that sheep milk makes awesome cheese!! How fun!! My Icelandic ewe is very dairy type (very nice udder!!) and if I didn't have Mona and her massive amount of milk already I would sure think about milking her! Have fun!
Jenny in Utah
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Hideaway Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jo
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Sep 08 2007 : 5:20:38 PM
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Hey Tracey; now that I think of it, we do live in the same state! Anyway, enjoy your milking...
Jo
"Wish I had time to work with herbs all day!" |
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Tracey
True Blue Farmgirl
766 Posts
Tracey
State of Confusion
USA
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Posted - Sep 08 2007 : 7:21:16 PM
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Jenny, you should give it a try. At least a few milkings just to see what you get. I wish someone would milk their icelandics out and keep records to share; most of the icelandic folks I know love to push them as a dairy breed, but then they tell me they never keep track.
Jo, is that you? Over there across the road of chaos??? Howdy, neighbor!
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
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USA
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Posted - Sep 08 2007 : 9:40:01 PM
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I havn't even bred them yet this fall..but I am looking for a ram for sure. I will have to try next spring!!
Jenny in Utah
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Barnyard Buddies: I've been milking! |
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I've been milking!
Perhaps you could move here and keep me company!