What do you use for dry teats?

[shanzone2001]

My doe has really dry teats from nursing and being milked. What do you use and how do you apply it? I don't want my doeling to stop nursing because of a bad taste.
Thanks!

[Alice In TX/MO]

What are you using for teat dip/udder wash that is drying them out?

[LoneStrChic23]

I use organic, virgin coconut oil. It's what I use for my hairless dogs skin

I clean her well, and rub about a tablespoon of oil on. Massage for as long as your willing & once you've got as much rubbed in as possible, wipe off the excess & I also use a bit of my udder wash to make sure she's not greasy.

Without fail my girls let down more milk, so I empty that out & spray teats with Fight Bac (or use your teat dip)

I was told not to use petroleum based products on the udder as it creates a barrier that bacteria can grow under so I steer clear of Bag Balm or anything petroleum based.

[shanzone2001]

Originally Posted by Alice In TX/MO

What are you using for teat dip/udder wash that is drying them out?

Nothing. I milk her out in the evening because she has only one baby and gets lopsided. I have ordered dip/wash and bottle. I am giving the milk to my 3 month old bottle buckling right now so I haven't used a dip, but I read that I should even if humans don't drink the milk to keep my doe from getting an infection. It should be here tomorrow.

[Alice In TX/MO]

Yes, the post milking dip is especially important to protect the doe's udder health.

[ozark_jewels]

I use chlorhexadine spray on chapped teats/udders.
And I've never had even the worst tasting salve deter kids or calves from sucking......

[Creamers]

lanolin will do wonders

[RoyalValley]

Dynamint is what I have and I love it. Smells like mint and has some good natural stuff to keep them nice and supple. But I don't use it if I am share milking.