Need advice please

Donna1982 · #1 08/17/12, 08:32 PM

So tomorrow we are making a run out of state and leaving really early (6am). Addie girl gets milked around 10:00 to 10:30. So should I milk before we leave and then milk her at the normal 10 at night or do I wait until we get home, which could be 12 or later.

Alice In TX/MO · #2 08/17/12, 08:37 PM

I'd do it before and after, just to keep from making her udder overfill.

Donna1982 · #3 08/17/12, 09:57 PM

So at 6 am then when I get home? Or at 6 at night?

Alice In TX/MO · #4 08/17/12, 09:58 PM

6 AM, then when you get home.

The Tin Mom · #5 08/17/12, 10:04 PM

Addie is your show girl, right? Then I would for sure do as Alice says.

If she isn't for show, then I would base it on how she is producing right now. If she is filling up before milking time, then I would go ahead and milk. If her production is down and she isn't getting full, then I would wait and see how she does, unless you think you might get delayed and be later getting home than you anticipate.

Donna1982 · #6 08/17/12, 10:10 PM

She's not a show girl but I still think I'm going to do what Alice said. I would hate to have her be uncomfy all day.