Goats milk is naturally ultra-moisturizing. Goats milk soap contains capric, caprylic and capronic acids and natural occurring triglycerides. Otherwise known as good fats. The result is a pH level that is good for healthy human hair and skin, while commercial soap can dry out the skin to the point at which it feels taut and itchy. The oil glands are forced to counteract, overproducing oils in an attempt to rebalance the pH of the skin.

Many people choose goats' milk simply because they love the taste. Others do so because they have intolerance to cows' milk. Many of them tell us that they have derived health benefits by switching to goats' milk. Most common problems include digestive disorders such as bloated ness, irritable bowel, and catarrh, eczema and even asthma.

Yes. Goats' milk is excellent for children. Introduce into a diet just as you would cows' milk. Semi-skimmed milk is not recommended for children under 2 years of age because semi has fewer calories and young children need the energy from the higher fat content of whole milk.

Yes: goats milk based infant formula contains lactose the same as any other normal formula. Use Colief® Infant Drops as for other formula. If you are feeding this frequently you may find it convenient to express off approx half a cup of fore milk* and store this in a refrigerator. Pour off a few teaspoons, warm it to body temp., add Colief® and give this to your baby before each feed. If the feeds are small (say 50ml each) you may be able to use only two drops of Colief® per feed.

Yes it can, either to drink on it's own or in cooking. All of our goats' milk is pasteurised and all of our other products are made with pasteurised milk.

Research has indicated that it has much to do with the protein structure in the milks. They are called caseins and the absence of aplha-s1 casein and a higher proportion of beta-casein in goats' milk means that the casein profile of goats' milk is closer to human milk than that of cows' milk. These proteins form a softer curd in the stomach and the fat particles are also smaller, which is a great aid to digestion for many who cannot tolerate cows' milk.

Nutritionally, the two milks are quite similar. There is less folic acid in goats' milk than cows' milk. Expectant mothers need folic acid although milk is not the most obvious source of this nutrient. Because milk is a fresh product, nutritional values are liable to vary for reasons of seasonality, type of herd, time of milking, etc. All milk, including goats' milk, is an excellent source of calcium. Approx 3 glasses (750ml) can provide the recommended daily allowance for an adult.

Goats will start losing their milk teeth at approximately one year of age. Their milk teeth will become loose and begin to fall out being replaced by permanent teeth at this time.

Goats' milk that is hygienically produced tastes little different from cows milk. Milk that tastes strong or "goaty' has not been produced correctly.

Health care professionals should inform mothers that infant milks based on goats' milk protein are not suitable as a source of nutrition for infants (under 1 year of age). Parents use these milks for various reasons but goats' milk is not suitable for those with an allergy to cows' milk protein nor for those with lactose intolerance. Alternative formulas can be prescribed for infants with a confirmed diagnosis of milk protein allergy.

If you are considering selling your milk for human consumption you should make yourself aware of current government regulations. It is recommended that you purchase a copy of the BGS booklet "Easy Dairying". (see price list). "Production Holdings" need to be registered: "Dairy Establishments", where milk undergoes some form of treatment or processing, including packaging for retail sale, are subject to additional requirements and further registration.

The requirements that apply to cheese production from cows', goats' or sheep's milk can be found in the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, and in particular, in the requirements under items 1p through 22p. These regulations are the same as the Colorado Grade A Pasteurized Fluid Milk and Milk Product Regulations, which cover fluid milk and milk products formulated from cows', sheep's or goats' milk.

No, raw cows', goats' or sheep's milk cannot be purchased for human consumption in the State of Colorado. The sale of raw milk in the State of Colorado is illegal.

All milk intented for direct consumption should be pasteurized - it's a matter of food safety. Pasteurization is a simple, effective method to kill potentially harmful bacteria without affecting the taste or nutritional value of milk. With standard pasteurization, milk is heated to a temperature of at least 161 degrees Farenheit for not less than 15 seconds, followed by rapid cooling. The Newer Knowledge of Dairy Foods contains additional information on pasteurization.

We have avoided publishing production figures along with our components testing results due to the almost universal tendency for such numbers to be held up against those of commercial dairy cattle in intensive management situations, even though high input production numbers have no relevance to the sort of low input management that today's Randalls receive. Other than 4 or 5 Randalls that have been tried out in modern systems, Randalls have no history of such management.

Our goats are fed grass and alfalfa hay along with a grain ration especially designed for dairy goats. Minerals are fed free-choice.

Right now most of our herd consists of Nubians. We do have some Alpines and have crossed them last fall to produce a Nubian/Alpine cross. That way we will get the best of both breeds since both have their advantages.

If your breasts are engorged or feel very full, and your baby has difficulty fixing on, express a small amount only - just enough to soften the areola around the nipple. A breastfeeding counsellor, midwife or health visitor will be able to help with more information or see here .

Boer goats are a domestic breed developed in South Africa for meat. They are much larger and heavier-framed than feral goats with billies weighing up to 120 kilograms. Animals have been imported into Australia to be crossed with goats derived from feral herds to produce a hardy goat that is suitable for the export goat market.

Yes, goats will get along with a variety of other animals such as cats, chickens, ducks, geese, miniature horses, miniature donkeys, llamas, sheep, and some dogs, etc. It mostly depends on their personalities and at what age you introduce them to other animals.