How to Keep a Goat Still While Milking Her

Keep your goat from moving around when you are attempting to milk it by practicing the recommended techniques to keep the goat happy and calm. A goat will protest during the milking process due to it feeling uncomfortable, bored or if you are not correctly milking. According to animal expert Molly Notle, a goat will also react negatively if you are feeling frustrated or nervous while you are attempting to milk it. Some goats are simply less patient than others and will require more preparation to keep them content.

Things You'll Need

  • Rope
  • Bucket
  • Food
  • Goat hobble
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Instructions

    • 1

      Tether the goat to a solid post using a short rope.

    • 2

      Place a bucket of food in front of the goat to keep it happy while you are milking. Ensure that the goat can easily reach the bucket. Raise it up if necessary.

    • 3

      Fit a specialized goat hobble around the doe's back legs, as this is a humane method of training a goat not to kick during milking. The hobble is a length of material that fits comfortably around the upper part of both back legs, making it impossible for the animal to kick.

    • 4

      Maintain a calm and confident attitude while preparing and milking the goat, as it can sense if you are frustrated.

    • 5

      Avoid pulling the goat's teats when you are milking as this can be uncomfortable for the animal and will also damage the udder. Take care not to pull the hair growing around the teats as this can also cause discomfort.