Things You'll Need
- Rope
- Bucket
- Food
- Goat hobble
Instructions
Tether the goat to a solid post using a short rope.
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.
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.
Maintain a calm and confident attitude while preparing and milking the goat, as it can sense if you are frustrated.
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.