Nigerian Dwarf goats are a small dairy breed known for good milk production. In spite of their size (and "dairy" goat label), they can produce quite a bit of quality milk daily with enough butter fat to make cheese...that is, non-dairy cheese...which works out great for Elka who has always been a bit sensitive to milk products. Win! Elka couldn't wait to milk her goat! She wondered how/if it would work?!
Dream come truuuuuuue!!!
Oh, the squeals when everyone saw the creamy milk streaming into the jar!
It was a full family affair, especially since we still need to build a milking stand!
But it was a fun (funny??) moment to see Elka finally milk her goat...one of the perks of having a mama/baby combo.
Daisy got right to nursing afterward (in between her dancing, twirling, and rock jumping adorableness) and clearly there was still milk for her too. Elka is trying to bottle feed her some as well, since we've been told that makes for a very loyal and attached goat. However, ironically, Poppy likes the bottle better than Daisy so far. Still, Elka keeps trying. They are SO CUTE!!
Daisy loves her mama...Poppy loves her baby...and we all love them both.
Here's to another fun adventure and learning experience for all...GOAT MILK.
"There will be enough goats' milk for your food, for the food of your household."
Proverbs 27:27
