[NyGoatMom]

Good question....I don't know. But she had her kids may 2nd, and it's now only been 3 months?? Or would she dry off around the same time each year as long as her kids were gone?
So much to learn , it's unbelievable! LOL.... I think I have a good thing going, and wham! Another twist in the road!

If she is used to drying off early, can that be changed? I gave her 2 tbsp of Mo Milk this am and 1 tbsp this eve. I have not decreased her feed, she is getting 12 cups of 50/50 alfalfa and sweet 18%, along with 24/7 grassy hay.
I'll be giving her 1 tbsp per feeding daily. I hope to see improvement soon!

 

[janeen128]

I have a kinder doe Patti, that when she is in heat she gives me a lot less milk, but about a week later she's gets back up there... I notice during her heat she doesn't eat much either....

 

[NyGoatMom]

Boy, I thought that was it but it's been too long now. I think I have one more shot wit this Mo Milk....gosh, I wish she wasn't my only milker, I won't let that happen again!

 

[HerdQueen]

Another thing to try. When I notice my does dropping I give them probiotic plus, it does seem to give them a bump.

Also maybe next freshening if she gives you a doeling keep her on as long as you can, and see if it improves?

 

[NyGoatMom]

Thanks, will try that today....and next year I plan to have at least 3 in milk if possible

 

[NyGoatMom]

7 days on Mo Milk update....Heidi is giving me about 1/4 more than what she was before the herbs.I hope to see more improvement....

She is getting 1 tbsp 2 x a day sprinkled on feed.

 

[janeen128]

That's a start in the right direction

 

[GoatieGranny]

That's great. Going up in production is better than going down! I had Bella on it for over a month to be sure she would keep it up...and she did. More than ever.

 

[NyGoatMom]

I think HerdQueen is right...I think she was dried off by september....I bought her last August and she was only being milked once a day...I remember asking her why and she said cause she'd been milking since April....so her body is probably used to that pattern. I am going to continue the Mo Milk as long as she keeps up producing any.I'll be glad if next year i can have at least 2 in milk!Heidi is paying the way for everyone right now....LOL

 

[NyGoatMom]

That's great. Going up in production is better than going down! I had Bella on it for over a month to be sure she would keep it up...and she did. More than ever.

Oh....how much increase did you see? And how long did it take to get it?

 

[GoatieGranny]

Oh....how much increase did you see? And how long did it take to get it?

Within a few days she went from around 3 cups up to 8 or 9 cups. The first day after giving her the Mo' Milk, she went to 4 cups, then 5, then the bigger jump to 8 or 9....I can't remember which for sure. She's giving us 12 cups now which is more than ever. I only milk once per day as her previous owner did. She was a FF in April of 2012 and has been giving us milk ever since. Awwww, she's so sweet!

 

[NyGoatMom]

^^wow! I am not seeing that kind of increase... I would love to though!! But I am still getting some, so that's better than none!

 

[GoatieGranny]

^^wow! I am not seeing that kind of increase... I would love to though!! But I am still getting some, so that's better than none!

There are probably a lot of different variables that influence the outcome, but you're heading in the right direction. Maybe you could increase the herbs a wee bit....?

I always cut up carrots and sprinkled the herbs on top of them....like sugar on cereal. The goats went nuts over them. LOL.

 

[NyGoatMom]

ok, I can try that...I'll start giving 1 1/2 tbsps a feeding

 

[NyGoatMom]

Ok Heidi is officially giving me only 3 1/2 pints a day...as a last resort, I am sticking her doeling back on her during the day to see if that helps her production.

I really think it is just her being used to being dried off this time of year...does anyone know how you can, or IF you can, increase length of lactation in a doe over five?

 

[janeen128]

Ok Heidi is officially giving me only 3 1/2 pints a day...as a last resort, I am sticking her doeling back on her during the day to see if that helps her production.

I really think it is just her being used to being dried off this time of year...does anyone know how you can, or IF you can, increase length of lactation in a doe over five?

I don't know.. So sorry! For your sake I hope so. I would just keep milking her for as long as you can though.

 

[NyGoatMom]

Oh I am Janeen....even if it is only enough for my friend to have. I can drink cows milk....she can't. Her and her husband were so happy to find she could drink goats milk, I am trying to keep her in it for as long as possible!