Venise’s Video Blog: Ross milking for the first time!
Now that the kids are here, it also means the milk is here! A healthy Nigerian Dwarf can produce up to two quarts of milk a day or more. Their milk is best known for having the highest butterfat content of the dairy goat breeds. The butterfat content can range anywhere from 5%-10% whereas the larger breeds usually range from 3% to 6%. The high butterfat gives the milk a creamier taste and is excellent for making cheese and ice cream. Having milk on a regular basis was one of the most exciting things about having goats. For the last few months I have been investing in Cheese Making Kits with the hopes of making my own ricotta, mozzarella and other tasty cheeses out of the extra milk.