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miss kris
True Blue Farmgirl
118 Posts
kris
mi
USA
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 Posted - May 06 2010 : 08:38:36 AM
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Okay you guys... I got some more information from another farmer so...I looked up this subject in my goat book. Storey's Guide to Raising Dairy Goat. This is the last paragraph: Merely decreasing the frequency of milking - perhaps to once a day, then every other day - can lead to fibrosis of the udder and lower milk production in future lactations.
The farmer I spoke to told me I would injury the function of the udder and end up having to put a stint in the teat. So after listen to more and reading - I think I will just let my Nanny suffer a bigger bag for a few days than make a bigger mess.
Thanks for listening. Kris
For I know the plans I have for you...Jer.29:11 |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - May 06 2010 : 09:58:02 AM
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It is your choice Kris. They are your goats and I am sure you know whats best for them.
I wish you luck!
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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miss kris
True Blue Farmgirl
118 Posts
kris
mi
USA
118 Posts |
Posted - May 07 2010 : 07:51:05 AM
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I have been in the process of once again reminding myself that I am not stupid. It is something I struggle with from childhood - you would think at 56 I would have it down pat but when things pile up and overload happens.....I slip back...usually without knowing it...questioning my ability to think and live wisely. That isn't saying I can't make mistake, cause I do.
I don't know what is best for my girls(goats)because I don't have the experience but am willing to learn and try different things - I wouldn't be a farmgirl if that wasn't true. I wish me luck too. So far Nanny so doing fine, she is eating and acting normal. Channah, thank you and have a good day. Its raining here and will be most the day. Kris : )
For I know the plans I have for you...Jer.29:11 |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - May 07 2010 : 08:04:18 AM
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I struggle with it too Kris. You are doing fine and I'm sure your goats will do fine. Everyone has a diffrent opinion and in the end you have to make a decision based on what you think your goats need. Keep up the great work Kris! 'Hugs!!!!'
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - May 07 2010 : 09:24:32 AM
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The way I have always doen this is cut back on the feed for a few weeks. Then when they are down to maybe a handful I will milk them out completely. Then wait 3 days and no feed those days. Then the 3rd day milk out again completely. Then wait another 3 days and do the same. Then stop. They eventually go down and dry up. Some are a little harder than others. And I have not known mine to have a drop in milk production the next year.
Kris
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miss kris
True Blue Farmgirl
118 Posts
kris
mi
USA
118 Posts |
Posted - May 07 2010 : 2:49:38 PM
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I checked Nanny's bag, it is not tight and she seemed comfortable and in a good mood. Kris : )
For I know the plans I have for you...Jer.29:11 |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - May 07 2010 : 6:26:37 PM
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Glad to hear it Kris. So are you not milking her at all?
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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miss kris
True Blue Farmgirl
118 Posts
kris
mi
USA
118 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2010 : 04:59:51 AM
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No, Channah, I am not milking her at all. When I felt her bag it was not tight and she really seemed fine. She gives one gallon a day so has a developed bag but....she has been milking since last spring. I wonder if that is a factor - she is long into her milking cycle.
Very windy and cold here today - take care, Kris
For I know the plans I have for you...Jer.29:11 |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2010 : 10:06:14 AM
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oh I see. I was just wondering.
Hugs!
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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