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["Gloria Morris" <gloriamorris59 AT gmail.com>]

Yes, goat milk is good for baking too. I have only made cornbread so far,
not yeast breads. But it was very good! I am extremely lucky to have several
mentors, including one on this list! But it was the most wonderful
discovery, that my neighbor has goats. That has been extraordinary. I really
love this neighborhood - I've never before lived amidst like-minded folks.
I'm getting over a gallon per day. I know I should be keeping records,
weighing it, etc. But honestly, between work and moving and now the dairy
adventure it has simply not been possible. I cannot even manage to read my
email. There are over 200 unread emails in my inbox! I'm milking twice per
day. It is a bit irregular, unfortunately, due to my work schedule. But
she's a forgiving creature and so far so good (and I knock on wood as I say
that). Her name is Ghiradelli Chip (yes, like that fancy chocolate). She's a
Nubian, and very cute.

Gloria


On 2/26/07, EarthNSky <erthnsky AT bellsouth.net> wrote:
> Oh Gloria..I am so excited and envious!  Aren't goats great fun?  As
> time goes on, she will be more manageable, and you will become even more
> attached.  I think goats are more like dogs, but I do know that some are
> more cat like.  I'm just so very happy for you-that you just jumped
> right in there and got busy!  I so miss goat milk in my coffee.  It is
> such a rich cooking milk, too.  It makes better breads, better soups,
> better everything!  I was going to acquire a few goats this Spring, but
> that was before the job thing came up, so I doubt that will happen now,
> which makes me all the more envious.  I'm also glad you have a mentor,
> someone that will teach you the tips and tricks to managing a goat.  How
> much milk are you getting a day?  How many times are you milking?
> What is her name?
>
> Bev
>
> Gloria Morris wrote:
> > Hey, All!
> >
> > The last couple weeks have been a whirlwind for me. My goat gave
> > birth prematurely right at the beginning of a blizzard. I lost the
> > triplets. And then I had to learn to milk FAST, because I had a high
> > producing goat with no kids to help me out!
> --
> Bevanron of EarthNSky Farm   Sleep well tonight, for somewhere in the
> ocean's depths, MY son is protecting YOUR freedom.