Nigerian Dwarf Goat Milking Stand Plans

The material list for the goat milking stand.

Nigerian dwarf goat milking stand plans. See more ideas about goat milking goat milking stand dairy goats. Sep 14 2012 i searched for quite a while for a simple and efficient plan for a nigerian dwarf goat milking stand. We had a make shift milking stand for our goat until my hubby decided that was enough. It helps to have someone hold the goat still.

This post contains affiliate links which may earn me commissions should you click through them and take certain actions. I imagine if you have larger goats you ll need a larger sized goat stand as well as a completely different head hole placement. 3 15 2011 12 17 33 pm. While you could totally use these plans as guide you ll need to edit the dimensions significantly for larger goats.

How to make a goat milking stand for nigerian dwarf goats this milking stand has an attached step and seat in the back. I began with a half dozen 2 x 4 s and a piece of 1 x 4 and in a couple hours produced a sturdy milk stand that fits our nigerian dwarf goats perfectly. Build a nigerian sized pvc milk stand for show or home note. The icing on the cake it cost maybe 25 if i would have bought the materials.

I found the legs a bit too long for our older gals and cut them down a bit from my original plan below. It took 3 of us to milk her one to hold her head one to hold her grain and one to actually do the milking. Milk stand goat stand plans author. There is also an attached feeder.

8 10 long point to long point 2 4 s cut on 45 angles for the braces. Remember the goat will be raising and lowering her head so you need a longer notch. Mark the top and the bottom of the goat s neck. Molly bunton created date.

Building a goat milking stand. I found a plan that met my criteria and the supplies cost me roughly 34 00 including the screws. Once derek cut all of the required pieces he began to assemble the goat milking stand. The goat s neck needs to be gently held while milking.

Feb 21 2017 plans to build milk goat stands. 2 48 2 4 s for the long sides and 2 24 2 4 s for the short. Our making a milking stand for a goat read more. And for a little nigerian dwarf goat that s a lot of manpower.

I took a 1x4 and put it on the ground next to a goat. 4 22 tall 2 4 s for the legs.