Guest guest Posted January 13, 2005 Report Posted January 13, 2005 Has anyone seen a recipe for making Petit Basque cheese? Beverly Re: Sheep's Milk Where did you ever find a recipe and culture for munster? I have been looking for a long time and have never found it in any cheesemaking books. It is one of my favorite cheeses, along with very dry, sharp cheddar and havarti. WeldonA Bit of Earth FarmLithfield, Ohio 44253I just finished some colby (needs waxing) and munster (needs to set for 3 weeks before waxing so it gets the red coloring from the bacteria).> > It's sooooooo good. > > K.C.PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/ Quote
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2005 Report Posted January 13, 2005 Has anyone seen a recipe for making Petit Basque cheese? Beverly Re: Sheep's Milk Where did you ever find a recipe and culture for munster? I have been looking for a long time and have never found it in any cheesemaking books. It is one of my favorite cheeses, along with very dry, sharp cheddar and havarti. WeldonA Bit of Earth FarmLithfield, Ohio 44253I just finished some colby (needs waxing) and munster (needs to set for 3 weeks before waxing so it gets the red coloring from the bacteria).> > It's sooooooo good. > > K.C.PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/ Quote
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2005 Report Posted January 13, 2005 It is the Home Cheesemaking book by Rikki Carroll, www.cheesemaking.com is her site. The bacteria linens (red) is expensive that you have to use for it and there ain't much of it, but I love it too, so I got some. The culture you use is the mesophilic. If you aren't interested in buying the book, which you should if you like cheese and have your own milk, let me know and I'll copy/scan it for you. I have made the cheddar, which came out really well. The sharpness depends on how long you age it. The longer the sharper. She doesn't have the Havarti recipe, but if you go to her site and send her an email asking where to find it, I'm sure she can give you info. K.C. Re: Sheep's Milk Where did you ever find a recipe and culture for munster? I have been looking for a long time and have never found it in any cheesemaking books. It is one of my favorite cheeses, along with very dry, sharp cheddar and havarti. WeldonA Bit of Earth FarmLithfield, Ohio 44253I just finished some colby (needs waxing) and munster (needs to set for 3 weeks before waxing so it gets the red coloring from the bacteria).> > It's sooooooo good. > > K.C.PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/ Quote
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2005 Report Posted January 13, 2005 It is the Home Cheesemaking book by Rikki Carroll, www.cheesemaking.com is her site. The bacteria linens (red) is expensive that you have to use for it and there ain't much of it, but I love it too, so I got some. The culture you use is the mesophilic. If you aren't interested in buying the book, which you should if you like cheese and have your own milk, let me know and I'll copy/scan it for you. I have made the cheddar, which came out really well. The sharpness depends on how long you age it. The longer the sharper. She doesn't have the Havarti recipe, but if you go to her site and send her an email asking where to find it, I'm sure she can give you info. K.C. Re: Sheep's Milk Where did you ever find a recipe and culture for munster? I have been looking for a long time and have never found it in any cheesemaking books. It is one of my favorite cheeses, along with very dry, sharp cheddar and havarti. WeldonA Bit of Earth FarmLithfield, Ohio 44253I just finished some colby (needs waxing) and munster (needs to set for 3 weeks before waxing so it gets the red coloring from the bacteria).> > It's sooooooo good. > > K.C.PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/ Quote
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2005 Report Posted January 13, 2005 I bet if you look for a Basque group on line you could get a great recipe. K.C. Re: Sheep's Milk Where did you ever find a recipe and culture for munster? I have been looking for a long time and have never found it in any cheesemaking books. It is one of my favorite cheeses, along with very dry, sharp cheddar and havarti. WeldonA Bit of Earth FarmLithfield, Ohio 44253I just finished some colby (needs waxing) and munster (needs to set for 3 weeks before waxing so it gets the red coloring from the bacteria).> > It's sooooooo good. > > K.C.PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/ Quote
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2005 Report Posted January 13, 2005 I bet if you look for a Basque group on line you could get a great recipe. K.C. Re: Sheep's Milk Where did you ever find a recipe and culture for munster? I have been looking for a long time and have never found it in any cheesemaking books. It is one of my favorite cheeses, along with very dry, sharp cheddar and havarti. WeldonA Bit of Earth FarmLithfield, Ohio 44253I just finished some colby (needs waxing) and munster (needs to set for 3 weeks before waxing so it gets the red coloring from the bacteria).> > It's sooooooo good. > > K.C.PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/ Quote
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Posted January 14, 2005 Thanks KC, I never thought of that. I've been scanning cheese books and on-line recipes. Going straight to the source is good. Duh. Too early for me I guess. Bev Re: Sheep's Milk Where did you ever find a recipe and culture for munster? I have been looking for a long time and have never found it in any cheesemaking books. It is one of my favorite cheeses, along with very dry, sharp cheddar and havarti. WeldonA Bit of Earth FarmLithfield, Ohio 44253I just finished some colby (needs waxing) and munster (needs to set for 3 weeks before waxing so it gets the red coloring from the bacteria).> > It's sooooooo good. > > K.C.PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/ Quote
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Posted January 14, 2005 I'm getting pretty good at finding cheese recipes and had to do the search thing for baby Swiss. I'll see what else I can find out for you. K.C. Re: Sheep's Milk Where did you ever find a recipe and culture for munster? I have been looking for a long time and have never found it in any cheesemaking books. It is one of my favorite cheeses, along with very dry, sharp cheddar and havarti. WeldonA Bit of Earth FarmLithfield, Ohio 44253I just finished some colby (needs waxing) and munster (needs to set for 3 weeks before waxing so it gets the red coloring from the bacteria).> > It's sooooooo good. > > K.C.PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/ Quote
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Posted January 14, 2005 Thanks KC. I'd appreciate that. And if you find any of the cheese itself - try it. It's my all-time favorite. Hard to find sometimes, but wonderful. Beverly I'm getting pretty good at finding cheese recipes and had to do the search thing for baby Swiss. I'll see what else I can find out for you. K.C. Re: Sheep's Milk Where did you ever find a recipe and culture for munster? I have been looking for a long time and have never found it in any cheesemaking books. It is one of my favorite cheeses, along with very dry, sharp cheddar and havarti. WeldonA Bit of Earth FarmLithfield, Ohio 44253I just finished some colby (needs waxing) and munster (needs to set for 3 weeks before waxing so it gets the red coloring from the bacteria).> > It's sooooooo good. > > K.C.PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/ Quote
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Posted January 14, 2005 This is made from sheep milk, but I'm not sure you are interested. I'm still searching for Petit Basque. Found plenty of places that sell it (LOL). http://www.quesos.com/en/fichaqueso.asp?Q=40 Re: Sheep's Milk Where did you ever find a recipe and culture for munster? I have been looking for a long time and have never found it in any cheesemaking books. It is one of my favorite cheeses, along with very dry, sharp cheddar and havarti. WeldonA Bit of Earth FarmLithfield, Ohio 44253I just finished some colby (needs waxing) and munster (needs to set for 3 weeks before waxing so it gets the red coloring from the bacteria).> > It's sooooooo good. > > K.C.PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/ Quote
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Posted January 14, 2005 I found places to buy {etit Basque too, but I want to make my own. It's driving me crazy. I know there's a recipe out there somewhere! I tried to pull up the website you gave me, but it didn't work. I went to quesos.com but I don't have any Spanish so I couldn't navigate through it. Beverly ----- Original Message ----- From: Tinybabe This is made from sheep milk, but I'm not sure you are interested. I'm still searching for Petit Basque. Found plenty of places that sell it (LOL). ://www.quesos.com/en/fichaqueso.ashttpp?Q=40 Quote
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Posted January 14, 2005 Guess what? I found two ladies within 20-25 miles of me that raise milking sheep. They don't milk them, but I could get a lamb to raise for about $175. Is that a good price? I believe she said they milk for about 5-6 months vs. the usual of 3-4 months. K.C. Re: Sheep's Milk Where did you ever find a recipe and culture for munster? I have been looking for a long time and have never found it in any cheesemaking books. It is one of my favorite cheeses, along with very dry, sharp cheddar and havarti. WeldonA Bit of Earth FarmLithfield, Ohio 44253I just finished some colby (needs waxing) and munster (needs to set for 3 weeks before waxing so it gets the red coloring from the bacteria).> > It's sooooooo good. > > K.C.PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/ Quote
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Posted January 14, 2005 Price varies depending on breed. About $150 to 175 would be average. But if they do have a longer lactation it could be a good deal. What kind of sheep are they? If they don't milk them how do they know how long their lactation is? Lambs are usually weaned before that, so without milking they would have been dried off. (?) If you haven't raised sheep, take a shepherd with you when you go to look at them. I wouldn't want you to get ripped off. Beverly ----- Original Message ----- From: Tinybabe To: RawDairy Guess what? I found two ladies within 20-25 miles of me that raise milking sheep. They don't milk them, but I could get a lamb to raise for about $175. Is that a good price? I believe she said they milk for about 5-6 months vs. the usual of 3-4 months. K.C. Quote
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Posted January 14, 2005 That's weird. When I pulled it up, it was all in English. I'll check it out again and see what happens. K.C. Re: Re: Sheep's Milk I found places to buy {etit Basque too, but I want to make my own. It's driving me crazy. I know there's a recipe out there somewhere! I tried to pull up the website you gave me, but it didn't work. I went to quesos.com but I don't have any Spanish so I couldn't navigate through it. Beverly ----- Original Message ----- From: Tinybabe This is made from sheep milk, but I'm not sure you are interested. I'm still searching for Petit Basque. Found plenty of places that sell it (LOL). ://www.quesos.com/en/fichaqueso.ashttpp?Q=40PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/ Quote
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Posted January 14, 2005 I don't think I'll get ripped off. One woman is the top sheep vet who works at the U of ID Caine Veterinary school (food animals). The other is her fiend. Apparently, they know they are good for milk because they looked into it? I called this vet because she was referred to me to ask question about sheep and I told her I was looking for milk sheep and asked if she knew anyone around these parts that raised them. She told me there were two people...her and her friend. She said the milk is great, so maybe she milked, but doesn't now? I don't know. Rideau Arcott is the breed (from Canada). They do need to be sheered, but said the wood is very, very soft. I'm sure there is someone around here that can do that for me. They will probably do it for the wool, I'm guessing. I haven't heard from the friend and the vet told me she just sold over 100 young ewes for $175 each. She won't have any till next year. I'll have to see what her friend has available. Will keep you posted. K.C. Re: Re: Sheep's Milk Price varies depending on breed. About $150 to 175 would be average. But if they do have a longer lactation it could be a good deal. What kind of sheep are they? If they don't milk them how do they know how long their lactation is? Lambs are usually weaned before that, so without milking they would have been dried off. (?) If you haven't raised sheep, take a shepherd with you when you go to look at them. I wouldn't want you to get ripped off. Beverly ----- Original Message ----- From: Tinybabe To: RawDairy Guess what? I found two ladies within 20-25 miles of me that raise milking sheep. They don't milk them, but I could get a lamb to raise for about $175. Is that a good price? I believe she said they milk for about 5-6 months vs. the usual of 3-4 months. K.C.PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/ Quote
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Posted January 14, 2005 I don't think I'll get ripped off. One woman is the top sheep vet who works at the U of ID Caine Veterinary school (food animals). The other is her fiend. Apparently, they know they are good for milk because they looked into it? I called this vet because she was referred to me to ask question about sheep and I told her I was looking for milk sheep and asked if she knew anyone around these parts that raised them. She told me there were two people...her and her friend. She said the milk is great, so maybe she milked, but doesn't now? I don't know. Rideau Arcott is the breed (from Canada). They do need to be sheered, but said the wood is very, very soft. I'm sure there is someone around here that can do that for me. They will probably do it for the wool, I'm guessing. I haven't heard from the friend and the vet told me she just sold over 100 young ewes for $175 each. She won't have any till next year. I'll have to see what her friend has available. Will keep you posted. K.C. Re: Re: Sheep's Milk Price varies depending on breed. About $150 to 175 would be average. But if they do have a longer lactation it could be a good deal. What kind of sheep are they? If they don't milk them how do they know how long their lactation is? Lambs are usually weaned before that, so without milking they would have been dried off. (?) If you haven't raised sheep, take a shepherd with you when you go to look at them. I wouldn't want you to get ripped off. Beverly ----- Original Message ----- From: Tinybabe To: RawDairy Guess what? I found two ladies within 20-25 miles of me that raise milking sheep. They don't milk them, but I could get a lamb to raise for about $175. Is that a good price? I believe she said they milk for about 5-6 months vs. the usual of 3-4 months. K.C.PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/ Quote
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Posted January 14, 2005 I don't think I'll get ripped off. One woman is the top sheep vet who works at the U of ID Caine Veterinary school (food animals). The other is her fiend. Apparently, they know they are good for milk because they looked into it? I called this vet because she was referred to me to ask question about sheep and I told her I was looking for milk sheep and asked if she knew anyone around these parts that raised them. She told me there were two people...her and her friend. She said the milk is great, so maybe she milked, but doesn't now? I don't know. Rideau Arcott is the breed (from Canada). They do need to be sheered, but said the wood is very, very soft. I'm sure there is someone around here that can do that for me. They will probably do it for the wool, I'm guessing. I haven't heard from the friend and the vet told me she just sold over 100 young ewes for $175 each. She won't have any till next year. I'll have to see what her friend has available. Will keep you posted. K.C. Re: Re: Sheep's Milk Price varies depending on breed. About $150 to 175 would be average. But if they do have a longer lactation it could be a good deal. What kind of sheep are they? If they don't milk them how do they know how long their lactation is? Lambs are usually weaned before that, so without milking they would have been dried off. (?) If you haven't raised sheep, take a shepherd with you when you go to look at them. I wouldn't want you to get ripped off. Beverly ----- Original Message ----- From: Tinybabe To: RawDairy Guess what? I found two ladies within 20-25 miles of me that raise milking sheep. They don't milk them, but I could get a lamb to raise for about $175. Is that a good price? I believe she said they milk for about 5-6 months vs. the usual of 3-4 months. K.C.PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/ Quote
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Posted January 14, 2005 My very first sheep were Arcotts. Handle them...a LOT. They were very skittish. Nice girls, but really funny looking heads. LOL They looked like they were scalped compared to the fuzz-heads. You should be fine with them. A vet wouldn't take a change on ruining her reputation that way. Let me know how it turns out with them. Beverly Re: Re: Sheep's Milk Price varies depending on breed. About $150 to 175 would be average. But if they do have a longer lactation it could be a good deal. What kind of sheep are they? If they don't milk them how do they know how long their lactation is? Lambs are usually weaned before that, so without milking they would have been dried off. (?) If you haven't raised sheep, take a shepherd with you when you go to look at them. I wouldn't want you to get ripped off. Beverly ----- Original Message ----- From: Tinybabe To: RawDairy Guess what? I found two ladies within 20-25 miles of me that raise milking sheep. They don't milk them, but I could get a lamb to raise for about $175. Is that a good price? I believe she said they milk for about 5-6 months vs. the usual of 3-4 months. K.C.PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/ Quote
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Posted January 14, 2005 My very first sheep were Arcotts. Handle them...a LOT. They were very skittish. Nice girls, but really funny looking heads. LOL They looked like they were scalped compared to the fuzz-heads. You should be fine with them. A vet wouldn't take a change on ruining her reputation that way. Let me know how it turns out with them. Beverly Re: Re: Sheep's Milk Price varies depending on breed. About $150 to 175 would be average. But if they do have a longer lactation it could be a good deal. What kind of sheep are they? If they don't milk them how do they know how long their lactation is? Lambs are usually weaned before that, so without milking they would have been dried off. (?) If you haven't raised sheep, take a shepherd with you when you go to look at them. I wouldn't want you to get ripped off. Beverly ----- Original Message ----- From: Tinybabe To: RawDairy Guess what? I found two ladies within 20-25 miles of me that raise milking sheep. They don't milk them, but I could get a lamb to raise for about $175. Is that a good price? I believe she said they milk for about 5-6 months vs. the usual of 3-4 months. K.C.PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/ Quote
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Posted January 14, 2005 My very first sheep were Arcotts. Handle them...a LOT. They were very skittish. Nice girls, but really funny looking heads. LOL They looked like they were scalped compared to the fuzz-heads. You should be fine with them. A vet wouldn't take a change on ruining her reputation that way. Let me know how it turns out with them. Beverly Re: Re: Sheep's Milk Price varies depending on breed. About $150 to 175 would be average. But if they do have a longer lactation it could be a good deal. What kind of sheep are they? If they don't milk them how do they know how long their lactation is? Lambs are usually weaned before that, so without milking they would have been dried off. (?) If you haven't raised sheep, take a shepherd with you when you go to look at them. I wouldn't want you to get ripped off. Beverly ----- Original Message ----- From: Tinybabe To: RawDairy Guess what? I found two ladies within 20-25 miles of me that raise milking sheep. They don't milk them, but I could get a lamb to raise for about $175. Is that a good price? I believe she said they milk for about 5-6 months vs. the usual of 3-4 months. K.C.PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/ Quote
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Posted January 14, 2005 About $100.00 more than a sheep goes for here, KC! > >Reply-To: RawDairy >To: <RawDairy > >Subject: Re: Re: Sheep's Milk >Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2005 15:26:13 -0700 > >Guess what? I found two ladies within 20-25 miles of me that raise milking >sheep. They don't milk them, but I could get a lamb to raise for about >$175. Is that a good price? I believe she said they milk for about 5-6 >months vs. the usual of 3-4 months. > >K.C. > Re: Sheep's Milk > > > > Where did you ever find a recipe and culture for munster? I >have > been looking for a long time and have never found it in any > cheesemaking books. It is one of my favorite cheeses, along >with > very dry, sharp cheddar and havarti. > > > > Weldon > A Bit of Earth Farm > Lithfield, Ohio 44253 > > > I just finished some colby (needs waxing) and munster (needs >to set > for 3 weeks before waxing so it gets the red coloring from the > bacteria). > > > > It's sooooooo good. > > > > K.C. > > > > > > > PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING! > Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information! > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/ > > > > > > PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING! > Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information! > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/ > > > > > > > > PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING! > Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information! > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/ > > > > > > PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING! > Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information! > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/ > > > > > > > PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING! > Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information! > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/ > > > > > > PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING! > Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information! > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/ > > > > > >---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Posted January 14, 2005 When I bred sheep KC, I bred them to lamb between February and April. Depending on how I felt at the time. Have they sold thier lamb crop that is due for this year? Gestation is 148/152 days (5 months) Most breeders here put the rams in with the ewes in August/ September making it a January/February lambing season. I always flushed the ewes for a little better than 2 weeks before I'd put the ram in with them. I'd have all twins and triplets. When I got into the Polypay it was fun cuz I had 2 lamb crops in the same year. I got the few I had right from a person that work with the experimental station in Idaho where the breed originated. They are a cross of 4 different breeds of sheep. If I remember correcty and it's been awhile now I believe it's Rambouillt, Dorset, Finnsheep and I think Targhee or maybe Montadal. I'm pretty sure it's the Targhee though. The ram I got I bought locally and named him after my vet, Duncan s. I called him DUNK for short. He was a very nice Ram and I never had to worry about him trying to get me. Even when the ewes were in season. The big problem with him when the ewes were in season was he'd come to me for affection and while I was scratching his head he'd squirt all over my leg! > >Reply-To: RawDairy >To: <RawDairy > >Subject: Re: Re: Sheep's Milk >Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2005 18:41:29 -0700 > >I don't think I'll get ripped off. One woman is the top sheep vet who >works at the U of ID Caine Veterinary school (food animals). The other is >her fiend. Apparently, they know they are good for milk because they >looked into it? I called this vet because she was referred to me to ask >question about sheep and I told her I was looking for milk sheep and asked >if she knew anyone around these parts that raised them. She told me there >were two people...her and her friend. She said the milk is great, so maybe >she milked, but doesn't now? I don't know. > >Rideau Arcott is the breed (from Canada). They do need to be sheered, but >said the wood is very, very soft. I'm sure there is someone around here >that can do that for me. They will probably do it for the wool, I'm >guessing. > >I haven't heard from the friend and the vet told me she just sold over 100 >young ewes for $175 each. She won't have any till next year. I'll have to >see what her friend has available. > >Will keep you posted. > >K.C. > Re: Re: Sheep's Milk > > > Price varies depending on breed. About $150 to 175 would be average. >But if they do have a longer lactation it could be a good deal. What kind >of sheep are they? If they don't milk them how do they know how long their >lactation is? Lambs are usually weaned before that, so without milking they >would have been dried off. (?) If you haven't raised sheep, take a shepherd >with you when you go to look at them. I wouldn't want you to get ripped >off. > Beverly > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Tinybabe > To: RawDairy > > Guess what? I found two ladies within 20-25 miles of me that raise >milking sheep. They don't milk them, but I could get a lamb to raise for >about $175. Is that a good price? I believe she said they milk for about >5-6 months vs. the usual of 3-4 months. > > K.C. > > > PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING! > Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information! > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/ > > > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Quote
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Posted January 14, 2005 Maybe they bred out the skittishness (a word?). She said they actually warm up to a person pretty quickly. When I looked at the pic of them at that link I posted the other day, I do have to admit that they have one LONG face. There are more asthetic looking sheep. Maybe I'll search more and fine a cutie. Not that I wouldn't love one that looked a bit odd. Probably love it more because I would feel bad for it because of it looks. You know what they say...."only a face a mother could love". No not scare quotes, quoting a saying. (LMAO) K.C. Re: Re: Sheep's Milk Price varies depending on breed. About $150 to 175 would be average. But if they do have a longer lactation it could be a good deal. What kind of sheep are they? If they don't milk them how do they know how long their lactation is? Lambs are usually weaned before that, so without milking they would have been dried off. (?) If you haven't raised sheep, take a shepherd with you when you go to look at them. I wouldn't want you to get ripped off. Beverly ----- Original Message ----- From: Tinybabe To: RawDairy Guess what? I found two ladies within 20-25 miles of me that raise milking sheep. They don't milk them, but I could get a lamb to raise for about $175. Is that a good price? I believe she said they milk for about 5-6 months vs. the usual of 3-4 months. K.C.PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/ Quote
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Posted January 14, 2005 I could get a cheaper lamb to raise. These are special. They can't bring any in right now or since they closed the Canadian borders. Plus, when she told me they couldn't get any breeding stock, I said "Does that mean if she has a female lamb, I would have someone that would buy her?" She said absolutely....no problem. If they are scarce in this country, that might be worth paying a bit more for. I'm sure if I wanted just a lamb of any breed, my friend who raises them would sell me one for about $25. I'll have to ask him if he milks his or how much milk they give. I think they are just meat sheep. One thing this vet did mention was that there are a few diseases that can pass from cow to sheep and back. But, if everyone is vaccinated, there should be no problem. She told me that sheep can't tolerate copper, so I would have to keep the blocks separate somehow. Or find out how important copper is for cattle and get selenium blocks that have no copper if the cow doesn't need it that much. Or I could provide minerals for Margie and Princess that have minerals and mix it in there grain. K.C. Re: Sheep's Milk>>>> Where did you ever find a recipe and culture for munster? I >have> been looking for a long time and have never found it in any> cheesemaking books. It is one of my favorite cheeses, along >with> very dry, sharp cheddar and havarti.>> >> Weldon> A Bit of Earth Farm> Lithfield, Ohio 44253>> > I just finished some colby (needs waxing) and munster (needs >to set> for 3 weeks before waxing so it gets the red coloring from the> bacteria).> >> > It's sooooooo good.> >> > K.C.>>>>>>> PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!> Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/>>>>>> PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!> Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/>>>>>>>> PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!> Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/>>>>>> PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!> Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/>>>>>>> PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!> Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/>>>>>> PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!> Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/>>>>>>----------------------------------------------------------------------------> Quote
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Posted January 14, 2005 All I know is that the vet said she wouldn't have any till next year. I still have to check with the other lady. I left her a message. Maybe she works and I'll hear from her tomorrow. K.C. Re: Re: Sheep's Milk>>> Price varies depending on breed. About $150 to 175 would be average. >But if they do have a longer lactation it could be a good deal. What kind >of sheep are they? If they don't milk them how do they know how long their >lactation is? Lambs are usually weaned before that, so without milking they >would have been dried off. (?) If you haven't raised sheep, take a shepherd >with you when you go to look at them. I wouldn't want you to get ripped >off.> Beverly> ----- Original Message -----> From: Tinybabe> To: RawDairy >> Guess what? I found two ladies within 20-25 miles of me that raise >milking sheep. They don't milk them, but I could get a lamb to raise for >about $175. Is that a good price? I believe she said they milk for about >5-6 months vs. the usual of 3-4 months.>> K.C.>>> PLEASE BE KIND AND TRIM YOUR POSTS WHEN REPLYING!> Visit our Raw Dairy Files for a wealth of information!> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RawDairy/files/>>>>>>------------------------------------------------------------------------------> Quote
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