I’m going to buy a goat hobble ASAP!

That’s interesting about your lactose intolerance – but it makes sense because the raw milk contains the enzymes to help the digestion.

I want some more does and if I have a good enough supply, I will let you know!

i grew up on a ranch/farm and milked a cow morning and night for most of my childhood. i didnt like getting up to do it at five AM, but it was quite an experience.

one of my sisters loved it, and when she was home from college she would take over the chore. she always managed to get a LOT more milk than anyone else. i believe now it is because she enjoyed the task and this was somehow felt by nancy agatha (our cow) and relaxed her into fully emptying her udder.

as an interesting note: we all grew up drinking this raw milk and butter, cheese, ice cream, etc made from it (though we also ate commercial cheeses). no one had any problems. however, once moved out on our own, several of my siblings developed lactose intolerance! and i myself now tend to get very phlegmy on commercial dairy. too bad the milk in stores today is so unhealthy for us.

I am very grateful for his help! He’s a great brother. We haven’t seen him for several years, so the visit was wonderful for many reasons.

Here’s a video of our new goats. The babies are nursing. It is so sweet!