[langdon]

here is one for you all who have replyed to this on going issue with molly(again thanks for patience and kindness)
just been on to a similar site like this(sorry!)
and a number of people were sharing the same problem with their goats- swollen udder, with no sign of mastitis.
some were saying to each, other go ahead and milk, i was told its not the best thing for molly since she is young and needs that
calcium for her bone growth.
they said that it can be common amongst good dairy goats such as the sannan, as is molly.
what do you guys think i will deffently (promise) take a pic of her udder and put it on.
im at my wits end with it now and getting on my wifes nerves.
langdon

[ballingall]

Langdon,

I already said to you that it is a sign of a good milking line. I also pointed out that it is likely that the reason why Milly's udder hasn't got bigger is becasue she looks like she has Anglo-Nubian in her, and it is very, very rare for Anglo-Nubian's to come into milk before they have kids.

You could go ahead and milk her if you want to, I personally wouldn't, but she is your goat and it is up to you.


Beth

[Roxy]

I was going to ask about Mollys udder and her cough, as you have not mentioned whether either are any better or not.

I am in agreement with Beth here.  I would not milk her yet.  I am pretty sure that she will not give a lot of milk - definitely not anywhere near as much as when she kids.  If you can let us see a pic, we will give you an honest opinion as to whether we think you should milk or not

[langdon]

i agree with you i never wanted to milk her, i was just pointing out what this
other person was say what she was going to do with her goat.
thanks for reply

[Anke]

I really would just make sure she doesn't get mastitis and NOT milk her (maybe you have to ease her out a bit if it gets too swollen), and also reduce her food intake to hay, hay and hay only for a few days. That's the way to dry them off anyway. You will have less problems with her once she kids at two years old, as her bones will have grown properly! I think the reason she came into milk is that you gave her too much in concentrates just now.

[Roxy]

You have cut that feed right down as we discussed, haven't you Langdon?  In which case, the udder should not be reduced in size?

[langdon]

yep roxy their feed has been reduced, any advice ye guys give i allways make sure to follow it
through.
i will keep ye up to date as how she is getting on.
as for her cough, well she hasnt got worms and i have listened to her chest as she eats, luckly no rattley chesty sounds, if that makes sense!
langdon

[Roxy]

I am just picturing you listening to Molly chest ......I am sure it is nothing serious.  She won't want to be friends with us on this forum, because we have made you reduce her feed though