10 MUST HAVES TO MILK A GOAT (what do I need to milk a goat? goat milking supplies)

[@monkeyhillfarm8852]

Nice video! This is our first year on test and I’m finding i need to be more mindful about their feed. Thanks for sharing!

[@FableHillFarm]

Thanks so much for watching! My first year on test also. How many does are you milking?

[@sheabutta7508]

Hello! Excellent video. I cannot find a 1qt stainless steel pail anywhere. Any suggestions?

[@austinp5378]

Not sure if anyone had mentioned this or if you realize it. I see you showed low splash bleach which does NOT disinfect!

[@quitemountainwoman1592]

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@midwest_em]

Great video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. May I ask…how do you wash the cheesecloth after using it to strain? I plan to use it as well instead of paper filters.

[@FableHillFarm]

Hi there. Thanks very much for watching. I wash my cheesecloth in the washing machine with my whites and I will wash with laundry soap (I personally use a plant based, unscented soap) and then typically white vinegar or you could use a little bleach. I always set my washer for a second rinse cycle if there is bleach in it. I would say that I probably add 1 c. of vinegar to the wash with cheesecloth in there.

[@midwest_em]

@@FableHillFarm Thanks so much for responding! Happy milking :)

[@hollyhancock2319]

Hello, I am new to goats milk. I just bought my first gallon yesterday. Before I bought, I never read up on it. I have severe anxiety. So you imagine, when I read all the possible insights to it. I was overwhelmed. I tried about ¼of a cup, very cold. After drinking, I got a metallic taste I believe. I became very concerned. Still some fat left on top. What should I be concerned with. Can I freeze it, use for biscuits. I do not want to waste. It. I did not ask about pasteurization, seeing she has a farm with tons of goats, cow, ect. Should I ask, what should I do. Any advice is appreciated. Tysvm

[@hillvalleyfarm]

Great video!!! I would love to see your method of using the machine since you don't have water at your barn...we have water but not hot water and I did try the machine but felt it was more work and I could hand milk quicker. Someday I plan to put a laundry tub in and that might make it easier but for now its hand milking for me. 😉

[@FableHillFarm]

I honestly cannot imagine hand milking how many does you have lol. Though, I suppose when I am further away from having a toddler (or hopefully a toddler and an infant at some point in the future ha), it will seem less crazy of an idea. :D I have a video I've already shot that I'm working on editing now - it'll show my setup and my milking/cleaning routine with everything I mentioned.

[@hillvalleyfarm]

@@FableHillFarm at one point this year I was milking 8 morning and night. That didn't really last long because Dolly wasn't good on the stand and I dried some girls early just because it was needed. I can milk them out in 3-5 min each usually so I'm pretty fast! Lol!! It definitely helps when the kiddos are older because they can be doing other things (water/feed/hay/minerals) while I milk away ♥️