The result was a better seal on the teat. We did have a problem with the JB Weld holding. Who would have thought that? I thought JB Weld held EVERYTHING. We didn't give up and with some modifications to our procedure we made it work and got over a pint of milk from our five girls. We need to figure out how to get the tubing to seal better to the jar lid.
We are very excited about our progress. The goats have started to identify the milk stand with food. I caught them a couple times today around and on it looking for food. They all were eager to jump right up there (at once) when it came time. It is good that there are two of us to milk because one person couldn't do it with all that we go through. I am sure things will level out once well all get into a routine.
On another note, I have had a pair of hawks checking out my fowl. Today I was outside and heard this sound that just wasn't right. I headed in the direction of the sound (which did sound like one of my girls) about 100 yards, around the Grandma Post Oak Tree and came within 8 to 10 foot from a redtail hawk. Needless to say I was less than pleased. They are beautiful and majestic when they are feeding on wildlife but eying my girls and trying to have them for dinner is another thing.
The good news is the chicken got away. I am sure it was due to timing with me running in that direction with the GP as well as the immaturity of the bird. We believe it is a young bird that isn't very skilled in hunting yet as it dove into thick underbrush to get to said chicken. The other good news it the fowl stayed closer together for the rest of the day instead of their usual running off on their own.
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