How to Separate Cream from Goat Milk- Using a Cream Separator

[@HammockHavenFarm]

Apparently I can’t stand on my tip toes and pour a pot of milk without making goofy faces. LOL!

[@Aussievalley]

Yea that was pretty funny, LOL. I'm glad you posted this, looks like a pain so I'll stick with scooping the cream off the top and freezing until I get enough to make butter. Takes a while since I milk Nigerians and usually only a couple at a time but it worked great.

[@HammockHavenFarm]

That's my preferred method too. I usually only pull this out a couple times a year. I like to have several jars frozen going into the winter for cooking.

[@usbpphillips]

HammockHavenFarm I use mine pretty often since my husband prefers skim milk. 😱

[@HammockHavenFarm]

usbpphillips ironically, my husband isn’t a milk drinker. He doesn’t even eat cereal! I know, it’s just wrong.

[@crgaillee]

I thought they were adorable.

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

What a lot of work! That was a lot more cream you got then from slimy skimming off the top of the jars what naturally separates. Thanks for the tutorial :)

[@HammockHavenFarm]

That's why I only do it a few times a year and look at people like they have two heads when they ask me to make butter. lol

[@justtom1820]

Do you have a video on butter making?

[@vmitchinson]

Back in the 50's when I was a kid we had up to 8 milking goats. We used a cream separator that was cast iron with silvered colored tank, float, all the internal parts, and drain pipes. The handle had a bell on it. When the handle was spinning at the right speed the bell stopped ringing. We used to make butter out of the cream by shaking it in a quart jar. The cream had to be cold. If I remember correctly we put water through it to flush the separator. You had to disassemble it and clean it after every use. If you did not clean it properly the cream and milk would taste off and sour within a day or two.

[@carriemeyer7657]

I have extreme food allergies and I have found the only kind of milk I can drink is goats milk! I can eat goat cheese, butt goat butter ,I cannot find anywhere where I live not even in the city. I would give anything to just buy goats butter from somebody ;that, would make it for me. Butt your video has showed me a whole new light! I have been waiting to find a way to make butter! I am so grateful that I found your video😍 I have to tell you how much I love this video I’m gonna try to buy the same machine this is absolutely awesome! I am so impressed If you actually had a business in selling goat butter I would buy some and have you ship it to me

[@rubygray7749]

When we were little kids, we were so proud of ourselves when we managed to turn the huge handle on my grandparents' milk separator. It really took some doing. That model looks much more user friendly!

[@mb7hl]

So cool! This is a manual 3-phase centripetal separator. I've used these in heavy industry, and never thought I'd see one in a kitchen.

[@HammockHavenFarm]

Very neat! What do you use it for in heavy industry?

[@mb7hl]

@@HammockHavenFarm Well, the ones I've used weigh about 500 pounds, and separate dirt and rocks from water. I came across your video, looking for something to help me render fat. Separating adipose tissue/suet into fat, water, and tissue, takes hours. I want to be able to do it in minutes.

[@HammockHavenFarm]

Very interesting! Yes, rendering lard is a greasy nasty job. I usually end up draining it through cheese cloths. People wonder why I won’t ever sell it. Too much work to be worth what they’d pay.

[@mb7hl]

@@HammockHavenFarm I've had my eye on one of those bowl centrifuges that people use for bio diesel. The price is rather steep though.

[@gcgopro6912]

I'm impressed by the level of helpful detail you include in your videos. (I've only seen two but you kind of stand out from the crowd when it comes to giving clear information. I can see why you don't separate the cream very often but it's also great that this can be done manually and for years. Thanks.

[@crgaillee]

Thank you for posting this video, I have always wondered how cream separators worked.

[@goatfarm6627]

Awesome. We just got this exact model used and are excited to try. Thank you. Harris Hollow Farm

[@spudhut2246]

Well done. There is nothing better than fresh milk and cream, right from your own farm. Slavic Beauty are some of the best out in the market. We have an electric we use every other day.

[@akbarshoed]

This video was EPIC! this is what KZbin is ALL about!!!

[@betsykendrick4113]

Thank you so much for this video! I have this separator but the electric version. It was so complicated til I saw this video. Never thought of running the milk through again to get all the cream out. Also the 2 floats snapping together I thought they threw in a extra one. Can’t wait to do this process again. I have Nigerians with a lot of cream but was only getting about 1/4-1/2 to over a gallon bc it was all stuck inside.. thanks again!

[@HammockHavenFarm]

Glad we could help! -Chase

[@milkmagician3825]

Love the new intro/titles.....good job!You mention ice cream. We make our own ice cream but using shop bought milk and cream.....we do use our own fruit however, it is delicious.I'd be interested in watching you make ice cream sometime.Thanks again.

[@HammockHavenFarm]

Thanks! We are happy with how it turned out! I guess I need to put ice cream on the to-do list. We don't make it often. I like salty treats over sweets, so cheese is more my thing. :)

[@wendyengle8476]

Thank you for sharing. You always explain things so well and easy to understand. Your videos are very appreciated ❤️

[@HammockHavenFarm]

Wendy Engle thank you for watching!

[@V13-u1c]

What a great video! Loved it ~ Thank you 🌻 And wow what a process! Awesome! You guys rock!!!

[@usbpphillips]

I have the same manual separator as well as their electric seperator. I love them. Gotta have butter!

[@Iam_laurenthrasherrr]

Awesome thank you! The scared little piggies at the end

[@regplate2923]

Here in the UK, goat’s butter is much rarer in the shops and far more expensive than cow’s but honestly it’s worth every penny. If cost is an issue, my advice would always be eat the best but just less of it. Then it’s a real treat.😃

[@cupidsdelite]

Always wanted a cream separator for my goats milk. Not so much anymore. lol. Thanks to your videos I'm going to try cheese though. I usually just make soap.

[@carriewilson2506]

Great video, approximately how much cream per quart of milk could I expect? I have La Mancha’s

[@Jasmine-jk2li]

Hi, thank you for sharing your knowledge, and very useful tips and information. I just wanted to let you know although it’s probably irrelevant, but your separator isn’t ukrainien, it’s a Russian built separator, I have the same one , but electrical model, ordered directly from the factory. Anyways, thank you for much appreciated videos.

[@harmaatorppa6582]

Thank you for this helpful video! Do you know if it is possible to separate cream from freezed goat milk?

[@Nikki67762]

Thank you great video. I learned a lot. Hope I never have to do that. 😂

[@angelastarling]

I ordered this one on Ebay and they told me to go here for how to put this all together. So now my question is, what kind of oil goes in there and how much do I use? Thanks for the tutorial!

[@kelhawk1]

I'm using a wide mouth gallon glass jug with a valve spigot at the bottom. I simply drain off the skim milk as needed.

[@alish2852]

WHAT A GENEROUS GIRL THANKS ALOT PLEASE KEEP DOING....LOVE FROM AFRICA....

[@judithpenner4852]

Hey I bought this kind of separater and it has all the same cone, but I still don't get it working right. And you said that yours don't all have dots but mine all have

[@stephanienuce7711]

@hammockhavenfarm do you still like your hand turn cream separator ? Do you ever wish you’d of bought the electric version? Thank you, I’m looking to buy one and was curious of your opinion.

[@LisaB_at_Pine_Ridge]

I just got my separator and can't figure out what kind of oil you ad d to the unit. Any suggestions?

[@tmegow]

know where to get parts? need the large o ring/ round gasket (i know this is years old)

[@therenaissancewoman2080]

Great video!

[@erickc.s.5252]

Hi! Thanks for the video. ¿You can use the machine for the tranformation of yogurt into a greek yogurt?

[@angelashurtleff]

Excellent video, thankyou

[@HammockHavenFarm]

Thank you for coming back and watching! We are editing another cheese video for next week and have a bloomy rind chevre in the works!

[@WestDesertmanifesting]

What do you do with skim milk. I’m running out of ideas 💡

[@tmegow]

how does the square screw work? in = less milk or more milk mixed in the cream. You mentioned it but not how to adjust

[@mollymaid5558]

Are the jars you use for your milk 2L? Also were did you get your plastic lids for them?

[@HammockHavenFarm]

Molly Maid yes, they are 1/2gallon (2qt or 2L) jars. The plastic lids are from Walmart. I think Amazon has them too.

[@marywinters123]

I am curious as to how you have your pig set up the enclosure looks very interesting

[@lillymaypatterson6375]

Boy oh boy ! I just got my separator today. I only unpacked it and already, I hate it. But, with butter prices going through the roof and the pretty penny I spent on the machine, I best give it a try. I have a good stash of mozzarella and cream cheese in freezer, so butter is next. Wonder if you could recommend what cheese I should try with the skimmed milk? No pigs but lots of visiting grandchildren. Does heating the milk to 100 degrees pasteurize it? Will it last longer than my whole milk? I wish I could call you on the phone. I've learned so much from you. Hubby bought me a microscope years ago. Thanks for that lesson. Hope you answer. NE OHIO PS, Mine is from China but the marking on the machine look Russian. Manual is a hoot.

[@hkw53]

How much goat cream should you eat per day? Do you add it back into regular goat’s milk and drink it, if do how much? Thanks for all the information you provide.

[@carriemeyer7657]

I love this

[@heathermeesecooper9206]

Can you suggest one to buy?

[@angelashurtleff]

I'm having trouble with my cream screw. Is yours flush with the cone or is it in? If it is in, about how much? I just can get mine set right

[@HammockHavenFarm]

It's flush with the cone. I don't think I've ever messed with it as I've been happy with the cream as it is.

[@angelashurtleff]

@@HammockHavenFarm we bought ours used and was missing the screw so we bought the screw and have been messing with getting the right setting for a long time

[@danielameservie10]

Hello from Maine!! What breeds of goats do you have? Sorry if asked previously. Our herd is mixed French Alpine, Nubian/Oberhasli and Saanen/Oberhasli/Nubian. Cream separator and a cheese press are on my wish list. Great videos, I have learned a lot of cheese tips from you!

[@HammockHavenFarm]

Hello from Georgia! So glad you found us. We have a herd of Lamanchas and a token Alpine. You can see our girls at HammockHavenFarm.com. I'm glad we have been able to help with your cheesemaking. My son and I have really enjoyed building this KZbin channel together. We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to watch!

[@thewwefan57]

Sweden invented the cream separator

[@HammockHavenFarm]

Love the Swedes

[@xander4043]

Hi there, can you tell me if your milk should be pasteurized before you run it through the separator? Or do you not pasteurize your milk at all?

[@HammockHavenFarm]

We don't pasteurize our milk before separating the cream.

[@justme-uw6bz]

Hi, I'm new to your channel, I love your set up, the entire process. I have one of those cream separators but it's a much older steel one and so heavy so I tend not to use it much.

[@HammockHavenFarm]

Welcome to the channel! So glad you found us. It really can be a pain to get the separator out but I sure do love to find frozen pints and quarts when recipes call for it! Maybe I should invest in the electric one. I wonder if we need a power adapter for it.... hmmmmm..... Stick around, we have another cheese video in the works for next week.

[@LaborofLovesHomestead]

How many days does it take to get the cream to rise to the top in the jar like that? I never have that.

[@chrislayton2025]

Can you separate cream straight from the goat or do you have to first chill it in the cooler then warm it?

[@HammockHavenFarm]

Chris Layton straight from the goat works!

[@JDStone-jg8cg]

Why did you heat the milk to 100 degrees before putting it into the separator?

[@hkw53]

What do you do with the cream? Can you add it to regular goat milk? How much cream is safe/ healthy to take everyday? Is goat cream better then cow cream? Thanks

[@prachyahmed6531]

can we make whipped cream with this?

[@HammockHavenFarm]

It is possible but it remains a more delicate texture from what I have found. I have been meaning to do further experiments with it like adding cream of tarter.

[@usbpphillips]

I haven't used my separator since I sold my goats 2 years ago. Bought a cow and had to look up how to use put the separator together because I forgot!

[@milliebarney4354]

Thank you.

[@yanamulyana3538]

Wow ! Amazing I'm suport you...

[@TravisSimmons]

Can you drink the milk after? Is it a low fat version like you'd get skim cow's milk? I assume you need to keep the cream in the milk if you want to make cheeses?

[@kirilbezrukov1525]

Thank you. I think not many people know how they can get cream out of milk. Thanks to you they know about cream separator and its operation. May I know can you get heavy cream with this machine? By the way, its real name is Penzmash R3-OPS, and it's made in Russia. We considered to add it to our range at MilkyDay.com, but this information about the low-fat content in cream stopped us. Thanks.

[@ahmedalalawi5979]

and what other option do we have in getting more milk fat for making butter if not from the cream?

[@kirilbezrukov1525]

@@ahmedalalawi5979, you are right, you need cream to make butter from it. But the cream's quality can be different. We deal with cream separator for many years, and we know that some separators aren't able to produce a high-fat cream that is required for butter making.

[@Tonia.lynn2411]

How long do u think it took u to go threw 5gallons I’m debating on getting one....

[@HammockHavenFarm]

I'm sorry I missed this message. Sometimes KZbin doesn't alert me and I stumble across them much later. I set aside two hours for cream separating including heating the milk and cleaning the machine after.

[@carolepoysti3810]

So. Without having ever seen this upload (he's only seen the cheese molds one b/c I was laughing so hard at it) my husband bought me this exact separator from the Ukraine for my birthday! It's taking weeks to get here but should be arriving any day. He's now studying your tutorial on it. Also.... I have a question on Chèvre. WHY does my chèvre always turn out with a sort of powdery texture? Like a light grainy texture? I can't seem to get it really smooth and creamy. I use MM100/101 and raw Nubian/Alpine milk. Am I using too much culture or rennet? I only use one drop of rennet in 1 TBS water, and just shy of 1/4 tsp per gallon milk. Any thoughts on that?

[@HammockHavenFarm]

My guess is too much culture. For a two gallon batch I've been using about 1/8tsp MM100 and 3 drops of rennet in 1/4c milk. I usually let it culture 14-18 hours. How long are you draining it? It can get dryer the longer it drains too. After it has drained a few hours in a colander, I usually stir it up pretty good when adding the salt. That seems to make it a bit lighter textured. Then I put it in the cylinder molds to drain for another couple hours. Congrats on the separator and happy birthday!!! I was lost putting mine together that first time. Your next step is cheese mold cupboard looks like mine. I seriously have a problem LOL! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Let me know if those adjustments help your chevre.

[@carolepoysti3810]

Wow. I'll start with reducing the culture and bumping the rennet a smidge. This week I drained only about an hour and a half before putting it in the tubes and drained from there a long time (about 7 hours before the fridge over night.) It still came out looking like a loose feta and had that powdery texture. I'll definitely stir more when I salt and use less culture and let you know. Thank you so much!!!

[@rshivaa863]

how does it really works, how it separates cream and milk

[@chickennugsoil4421]

Floor gang ah ohhh

[@alcancass8018]

Truly one of the most RELEVANT inventions of humanity

[@fredmarshall2575]

that was great thanks!!

[@sonlitacres9290]

I prefer my cows, and De Laval junior #2 separator. I know it's preference but cows give a whole lot more.

[@HammockHavenFarm]

That is a definite benefit of cows. The quantity is much better but we have enjoyed our milk especially since we have found it to be more creamy. We also find it easier to manage the goats.

[@bozenakosa]

Can you please tell me the name and brand of the separator from Ukraine? thank you!

[@HammockHavenFarm]

Bozena Hrycyna it’s from a seller named Slavic Beauty. I got mine off EBAY. I think they’re on Amazon now too.

[@bozenakosa]

@@HammockHavenFarm thank you!

[@이이-n4z8y]

Several days?

[@tanmoybasu5585]

Shopping link

[@weegie2818]

Do you drink the skim milk?

[@HammockHavenFarm]

Honestly, we get so much milk a day, we just feed the skim to the pigs. I have made mozzarella from it before.

[@weegie2818]

About how much milk do you collect per goat per day? In your opinion which goats produce the best, most milk? Which goats are docile and quiet? Why do people milk one test at a time instead of using two and alternating squeezes?

[@weegie2818]

Teet*

[@HammockHavenFarm]

My_Vizsla at their peak, my mature does average about 1.5 gallons a day. My biggest producer does over 2 gallons at her peak. The yearling milkers usually do just under a gallon. There are benefits to every breed and of course differences in animals within a breed. From my time at shows, I find Nubians and Nigerians to be very noisy but have high butterfat although less production . Some Alpines can be bossy. Alpines and Saanens tend to have the most volume of milk. I like my Lamanchas. They give a good amount of milk and most are docile and quiet. As for one handed milking, I did it that way for instruction. I could milk two handed if I’d chosen too. One handed milking is helpful for jumpy girls who might put a foot in the bucket. There IS such a thing as crying over spilled milk!

[@weegie2818]

I see one handed milking in other creators videos wondered if that were the standard for some reason. Thanks for your valuable opinions, I appreciate them very much. Loving your videos, thanks for sharing.

[@susannastephens1177]

Where do we get one of these machines?

[@HammockHavenFarm]

Hi this is Chase typing. If I am not mistaken, we found ours on Ebay.

[@ahmedalalawi5979]

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[@ahmedalalawi5979]

www.ebay.com/itm/172155345912

[@galehardy8624]

Does the goat milk hahe to be rawto seprate or homogenize d

[@Anthony-ry8lo]

well, don't know if i want the cream or not, but she is cute.

[@Mate2Frio]

You gotta keep 'em separated............

[@trevorrisley5419]

I appreciate your Offspring reference even if no one else did. 😆

[@kimjoseph3080]

I dream about you 😂😂 just kidding

[@slavik777]

“Slavic beauty cream separator from Ukraine” That crack me up. If you need help with Ukrainian, please let me know

[@MadHatter11371]

Goat milk that we buy has the fat stuck on the bottom. No matter how much we shake it just stays there

[@ivankowalski5009]

This looks like a nightmare

[@HammockHavenFarm]

It’s a lot of work and the reason I refuse to make anyone goat butter.

[@ivankowalski5009]

@@HammockHavenFarm 😅😅