[deineria]

We sold our pygmy doeling that was nearly 5 weeks old and dam raised. We made sure she would accept a bottle first, and when that wasn't a problem, we let the couple take her. They already have two wethers.

Do we need to milk the mom - who has never been milk, as she is a Pygmy -as we would a dairy goat, or will her milk dry up without a problem?

Thanks

 

[StaceyRosado]

yes milk her to relieve the pressure so she isnt tight -- may need to be twice a day then you can go to once a day.

 

[deineria]

I did just enough to soften the udder up - should this be the best approach to keep her comfortable and yet dry up quickly?

 

[StaceyRosado]

yup and if she is on grain I would cut back her grain as well.

 

[RunAround]

Yeah, I cut back on the grain and go down to twice a day milking, then I stop and only milk out enough to relieve pressure.