How many gallons do you handmilk?

[bunnylover]

I have been hand milking a Jersey for the past few days while her owners are gone on vacation. She gives about one gallon per milking, and I feel like my hands are going to fall off by the time I am done! I was just wondering how many gallons some of you guys hand milk, I'm thinking it will make me feel better! LOL

[matt_man]

For awhile I was hand milking 12 gallons/day. It doesn't matter how many gallons the cow gives though; if you aren't used to it, your hands are going to hurt no matter what.

[Farm 36]

You need to pat yourself on the back to hand milk and not be accustumed to it you did very well. A gallon of milk is a lot to do if you are new to milking . Good Job

[francismilker]

4-8 gallons depending on how many orphan calves I've got. Ideally, I try to keep enough calves on them to take care of all the milk except for what I've got sold. Otherwise, I milk a couple of gallons a week for the family and let the calves do the rest.