Goat's milk soap
I'm really hoping to make some of this...
goat's milk soap |
But to do that, I have to have some of this...
udders full |
Which means I need some of these...
Awww! |
To come out of this...
I'm watching but not sure what I'm watching for |
And in order to do that, I have to figure out how to tell when she is ready for this...
What a stud! I mean, buck. |
and then get her there within the 24 hour window. Did I mention my breeder lives 2 1/2 hours away?
It's a lot more complicated than buying milk at the store!
But seriously, I have my recipe standing by.
Doe and Buck photos are from Dill's A Little Goat Farm (my Nigerian Dwarf goat breeder)
But seriously, I have my recipe standing by.
Doe and Buck photos are from Dill's A Little Goat Farm (my Nigerian Dwarf goat breeder)
I've been making goat's milk soap for years not and I love it! So do my customers! It's a great feeling being able to head to the barn and collect fresh eggs and milk and use that milk to make cheese, milk, butter, soap, etc. Once you've tried it you won't go back to that commercial junk - mean soap. We're a few weeks out from kidding and really looking forward to it!
ReplyDeleteSo jealous. After our chicks arrive, I'm going to convince the SO that we NEED goats!
ReplyDeleteOh boy. Good luck with that!
ReplyDeleteWould love to make my own soap. You will have to share that with us eventually!
ReplyDeleteLOVE goat's milk soap. I watched a clip of making it on Martha Stewart and it looks so easy! Good luck with the goat part :)
ReplyDelete~Chris
Love your CUTE post today! Hope you have complete corporation (from all involved)LOL!
ReplyDeleteThe picture of your chicken coop on your side bar is a work of art, they have a lovely home! I have never used Goats milk soap, i think I would love it! Have a great week!
~Donna~
That sounds like fun....er, or not! x
ReplyDeleteIf you don't have a buck close by you may not ever see signs of heat, so it might be easier to leave her with the buck for a couple of weeks. You asked about your yearling, you're vet is probably right, if it's just a runny nose without lethargy or anorexia, he should be ok. If there are horses near by that travel off the farm (yours or neighbors) you should go ahead and vaccinate. Your vet would know what's best to vaccinate for in your area.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh--great post :) You have quite a task ahead of you--I can see you now driving dow the road, over the speed limit, to send your little girl off to become a woman!! :) LOL I can’t wait to see new babies and your goat milk soap. Thanks for sharing with FFF!
ReplyDeleteYa - and then we try to put a price on our goat's milk soap. Gotta love it.
ReplyDeleteHaha good luck with all the planing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
Leontien
No way! No buck, no heat! Wayne was just saying this morning that he doubted that we would ever see them in heat. I guess I'm gonna have to find a buck.
ReplyDeleteThanks 4R for the horse advice too.
Goat's milk soap is fantastic for your skin! All the best with that venture. By the way..I have made your cinnamon rolls twice..they turned out beautifully both times and are so delicious and easy...thank you for passing on the recipe.
ReplyDeleteGood luck love the soap. Lots of milk looks like she will burst.B
ReplyDeleteWe've just started kidding here. I began making goat milk soap this winter, and I love it! Hope you get your calendar figured out. Maybe it would be easier to buy and then resell a buck.
ReplyDeleteWe have three Nigerian Dwarf goats, one is in milk, one is her kid and the other is a wether. I am just now starting to milk her and am so excited! I am starting out with just milk for now but have grand ideas of soap and cheese!! I am just taking it one step at a time to make sure we have everything handled. Good luck!!
ReplyDeleteI love your post - it shows such great linear logical thinking. The pictures are great.
ReplyDeleteGood luck!!
What a charming post... It will all come
ReplyDeleteYour just to cute. I love your Farmhouse and Farm. I to have Nigerian Dwarf Milking Goats. 10 in all, 3 Babies. And now 50 Chicken's. I would love to see some pictures of your barns, I like to see how other people set up there goat barns. Keep it coming . Thank you Sharon.
ReplyDeleteWell that certainly is trickier than I ever thought. Well worth it in the end, I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteA great post!
~Andrea~