tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post1256264773373018518..comments2024-03-28T14:37:45.575-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: My New Milking RoomLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-20345352881883051722016-09-06T05:18:07.882-04:002016-09-06T05:18:07.882-04:00Haha. I know what you mean. :)Haha. I know what you mean. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-62282224061373851412016-09-06T05:17:45.149-04:002016-09-06T05:17:45.149-04:0035°, yikes! Already? I'm thankful that's i...35°, yikes! Already? I'm thankful that's it's finally getting down into the 60s at night. So glad my set up is inspirational. I get some really good ideas from the internet too. You're right about how difficult it is when you're renting. Would love to have two milking stands!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-72472145958350397932016-09-06T05:15:05.275-04:002016-09-06T05:15:05.275-04:00Thanks Debby!Thanks Debby!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-12346821836838122802016-09-06T05:14:37.301-04:002016-09-06T05:14:37.301-04:00What a great idea for an outdoor milking room. The...What a great idea for an outdoor milking room. The window is genius! Congrats on Clara!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-79222241608925161032016-09-06T05:13:41.221-04:002016-09-06T05:13:41.221-04:00Chris, sometimes I'm still amazed it's fin...Chris, sometimes I'm still amazed it's finally happened. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-46739531413809035272016-09-06T05:13:24.918-04:002016-09-06T05:13:24.918-04:00Thanks Quinn! It's like a dream come true!Thanks Quinn! It's like a dream come true!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-70503503666316815282016-09-06T05:13:01.360-04:002016-09-06T05:13:01.360-04:00Barb, you are so right about set up. (One of these...Barb, you are so right about set up. (One of these days I'll have my weaving studio back to functional too!)<br /><br />I know your healing has taken a longer road than you first thought, so I'm glad you've got the help with your critters and glad you have something creative to do in the meanwhile.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-53009532968789713702016-09-06T05:11:12.595-04:002016-09-06T05:11:12.595-04:00Dan just built it according to the plans at Fias C...Dan just built it according to the plans at Fias Co Farm website (I think those were the ones). I have sat on it to milk on occasion, because it is wide enough for both me and a goat! The biggest problem has been the head gate when I switched from Nubians to Kinders. Kinders are smaller, and a few of them were able to pull their heads right out. Dan adjusted it and I added a clip. <br /><br />Hopefully I'll never have a spilt milk issue! I've learned never to say "never," so who knows. I would remove them and scrub them down if it came to that. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-30240678983885619602016-09-05T15:35:02.318-04:002016-09-05T15:35:02.318-04:00It looks great! With all my sewing work, I have c...It looks great! With all my sewing work, I have considered moving downstairs to appease the whiny dog. But I'm too lazy to move everything. ;)Renee Nefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08167893445846427824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-26502051484573703922016-09-05T13:52:44.987-04:002016-09-05T13:52:44.987-04:00I'm currently milking outside - no roof... But...I'm currently milking outside - no roof... But I have moved the stanchion into the bunny shelter when it rains. This morning, it was 35 degrees - I warmed the teat dip and wipes in the house! I'm hoping to have better digs soon, but it will still be make-do until I can get it set up the way I like it. It's hard when you're renting! I scored several 5-6' x 12' rubber mats a couple of years ago on Craigslist. I've used them for lots of things, and one is under my current stanchion area. I'm going to borrow your feeder wall idea, as I have 2 stanchions and, as of this Saturday, 3 goats in milk. I'll start using my milking machine, so having the 3 up on the stands at the same time gives them time to eat while I'm milking the others. I'm interested in your set up - gives me ideas for mine! Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08421589409738817614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-15907790723242018362016-09-05T13:38:50.085-04:002016-09-05T13:38:50.085-04:00I like the pavers, they can drain after a good scr...I like the pavers, they can drain after a good scrubbing!Debby Riddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11020604103780042413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-7841465926740346752016-09-05T11:54:10.051-04:002016-09-05T11:54:10.051-04:00Great set up! Yes, having to take your time finish...Great set up! Yes, having to take your time finishing projects does give time to figure out what might work better than our original plans, lol. Love the feeder wall. My milk station is a simple pergola my late boyfriend built for a reading nook out of the sun. I placed a large picture window someone gave me as a wind break on the weather side, so we are mostly protected from the weather while I milk. My Clara just kidded on Saturday, so I am looking forward to getting back into milking soon. Missing my fresh milk!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18410853040767605005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-46000074368614355182016-09-05T01:11:04.551-04:002016-09-05T01:11:04.551-04:00Fantastic set up. Glad it all worked out in the en...Fantastic set up. Glad it all worked out in the end. :)<br />Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-34552156133939301362016-09-04T17:51:25.971-04:002016-09-04T17:51:25.971-04:00Congrats!! it is SO satisfying to finally have som...Congrats!! it is SO satisfying to finally have something set up and working the way you want it to, especially when it's something you use every day. Great job :)Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-32519946032335617462016-09-04T10:29:02.114-04:002016-09-04T10:29:02.114-04:00It's interesting that you have a wide stand. I...It's interesting that you have a wide stand. I built one custom for someone who wanted 36" wide to sit on side, more for trimming than milking, most folks thought it was crazy but they like it.<br /><br />Hoping spill stink won't become a field re-design issue for you ....but was one of the first things I thought when I saw it, sorry-sigh, it's my training in 'failure' assessment when designing pharm (haha-not farm) equipment.aarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08417076876238078877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-87005672828138743952016-09-04T10:01:36.494-04:002016-09-04T10:01:36.494-04:00It makes it so much easier to do something when yo...It makes it so much easier to do something when you are all set up in one place! YEA!!! I am getting my weaving studio set up that way to do that very same thing. I am so limited with my physical stuff that all animal projects are on hold until that clears up. In the short term, I will be weaving and welding and dreaming of your creamy goat milk and your foxy cheeses!Farmer Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07596672416236302171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-11249474451337381942016-09-03T22:06:10.701-04:002016-09-03T22:06:10.701-04:00Brilliant! A very doable idea, thanks!Brilliant! A very doable idea, thanks!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-49142765534771156092016-09-03T21:47:47.108-04:002016-09-03T21:47:47.108-04:00Thanks! The milking stand is about 2 feet wide. I ...Thanks! The milking stand is about 2 feet wide. I usually sit on the side, but I have sat behind as well, depending on the goat. Hopefully we won't have any spilt milk, because that would be a nuisance. Lost milk is usually because a goat foot ends up in the bucket or kicking the rim, but I've always caught it in the past. The chickens then get the milk, and they don't mind. :) The pavers could always be removed, though, if need be.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-23463633098206575482016-09-03T21:45:37.952-04:002016-09-03T21:45:37.952-04:00As long as they're fed and can get out of the ...As long as they're fed and can get out of the rain, they don't care!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-11897200865175049362016-09-03T21:45:10.794-04:002016-09-03T21:45:10.794-04:00Thank you Mama Pea! The cabinet works very well as...Thank you Mama Pea! The cabinet works very well as a work table and storage unit. Very sturdily built too. I'm glad we hung on to it.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-34402196561395349152016-09-03T18:14:29.309-04:002016-09-03T18:14:29.309-04:00Sweet!!
How wide is that milking stand?
Where do ...Sweet!!<br /><br />How wide is that milking stand?<br />Where do you sit when you milk, behind or on side?<br /><br />Floor looks cool!<br />Any concern about 'spilt milk' getting between pavers and stinking?aarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08417076876238078877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-17759030297943280472016-09-03T12:13:50.426-04:002016-09-03T12:13:50.426-04:00Sorry not enough coffee. Should be food grade buck...Sorry not enough coffee. Should be food grade bucket. Goatldihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07222031369656684797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-29439468522771274462016-09-03T12:12:14.075-04:002016-09-03T12:12:14.075-04:00Thanks for the info. As for hot water where there ...Thanks for the info. As for hot water where there is none. If one has access to electricity get one of the bucket heaters for about $30 from Nasco . There is a long narrow shaped one or they used to have one. I used them for years in a good grade bucket to cook up hot water for cleaning my milling machine. Worked beautifully !Goatldihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07222031369656684797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-68890077243279668522016-09-03T11:59:53.492-04:002016-09-03T11:59:53.492-04:00Those goats are living a posh lifestyle with a nic...Those goats are living a posh lifestyle with a nice paver floor and all!Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-35107053730029026382016-09-03T10:49:28.628-04:002016-09-03T10:49:28.628-04:00Your new milk room almost looks like a kitchen! L...Your new milk room almost looks like a kitchen! Like you, we've found that having to make-do, function in "temporary" quarters, etc. brings to light many ideas for when we get around to constructing the permanent structure whether it be facilities for animals . . . or in the house for us! Congratulations on how far you've come.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.com