Not enough milk!

[Nanno]

The funny thing is that Petunia is the one goat I haven't milked. I was just going to let her kids do the job for at least the next week or two until all the colostrum is out of her system. But since she doesn't appear to be a high producer anyway, I'm guessing I won't be milking her at all except right now to keep this one side of her udder stripped. I use Wipe Out disinfectant teat wipes on my hands and the udders before milking, and I spray the teats afterwards with Fight-Bac.

I did the hot compresses and Bag Balm massage this evening before Saddle Club, and the hardness was already a lot less when I got home several hours later and did it again. She seems to really enjoy both of those things, but she protests when I milk her out.

I'm concerned that after having that side taped up for four hours tonight, I still only got a few ounces of milk when I got home. I sure hope the other side is producing more than this! It's hard to tell because the kids keep it empty. They seemed hungry again tonight, but not nearly as much as they were this morning. Neither of them wanted anything to do with Lilly's udder or a bottle, so I guess they must be getting something from their mother. They were quite chipper and bounced all over the patio while I messed with Petunia, so they can't be too badly off.

Well, I'm off to massage and strip again.