[maddy]

On Saturday I separated my 5 month old twins off of my AN/Boer as they are being sold soon.  I wanted to wean naturally and hadn't noticed any feeding off of mum, but her udder has now become very full.   I have cut down her hard feed, and have given her a homeopathic remedy to dry up the milk.  How long does this usually take.  Is it obvious if it developes into mastitus.  I am also gently rubbing some peppermint udder cream on.  She is very grumpy which is unlike her.  Thanks for any advice.

[tizaala]

If her udder is full and uncomfortable then you will need to milk her off , cut out any hard feed and just give her some hay in the evenings, do not stimulate her bag when you milk , just keep taking less and less , enough to keep it fresh in the udder , measure what the yield is and you should see a natural reduction .

[Anke]

Yes, no concentrate at all, plenty of hay and fresh water obviously. Milk out some of the milk,until the udder feels soft but not empty. You may have to do this for a few days. Check for it becoming hot and her becoming uncomfortable.