https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:37:05 +0000 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 22:01:03 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=38259 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38259&PID=1280893&title=raw-milk#1280893 Author: LG
Subject: 38259
Posted: 07 March 2011 at 10:01pm

We get our milk straight out of the vat into a glass jug and then i decant it into a glass jar with a screw top lid , only because i think having it in the open topped jug tainted it...DH thinks im crazy though.

I started giving it to my daughter from 12 mths old after checking with her plunket nurse

It definately makes coffee taste nicer mmmm, i dont drink it while preg though]]> Mon, 07 Mar 2011 22:01:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38259&PID=1280893&title=raw-milk#1280893 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38259&PID=1280658&title=raw-milk#1280658 Author: Anonymous55
Subject: 38259
Posted: 07 March 2011 at 3:00pm

We just use old fruit juice bottles or I've got a big glass jar as well. I'd love some really nice milk bottles, tho!!

Hila, I'm sure you will love the taste once you're used to it. There will always be some mug in the milk tho, as the cows teats are filthy (depending on weather conditions). Are you getting the milk just from one cow (which would mean it won't go through the filter in the shed ) or from the vat (silo)?]]> Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:00:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38259&PID=1280658&title=raw-milk#1280658 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38259&PID=1280626&title=raw-milk#1280626 Author: newme
Subject: 38259
Posted: 07 March 2011 at 2:15pm

Thanks everyone. Will be getting our first lot of milk tomorrow. The farm is one of the best in the area, and is very clean and hygenic. The milker said he would just put the clean cups on to the cow and then put it straight into our container, so no chance of getting any poo etc in it!!

I am looking forward to it, but am kind of nervous. Not sure why, but a new experience I guess.

What do you collect your milk in? Just reuse old plastic milk bottles? Or do you have special milk urns or something?]]> Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:15:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38259&PID=1280626&title=raw-milk#1280626 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38259&PID=1280570&title=raw-milk#1280570 Author: princesspumpkin
Subject: 38259
Posted: 07 March 2011 at 12:39pm

Yummy So long as your cows are healthy & the milking practices are clean & hygienic (which you kinda hope all would be!!), then you're all good. And raw milk is so wonderfully good for you - and tastes a million times better than bought stuff. ]]> Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:39:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38259&PID=1280570&title=raw-milk#1280570 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38259&PID=1278991&title=raw-milk#1278991 Author: KrazeeKaz
Subject: 38259
Posted: 04 March 2011 at 8:13am

My DF drinks raw milk from his vat and has done all his life, I drank it all through my pregnancy and was fine, but now have a dairy intolerance.

I found that it lasts up to about 4 days in the fridge before it started to taste funky so would tip it out. I used to enjoy the creamy taste on my weetbix and in my cup of tea, certainly miss it now.

Also find that we save more money too as we would go through 4litres everyday with the price of milk the way that it is.]]> Fri, 04 Mar 2011 08:13:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38259&PID=1278991&title=raw-milk#1278991 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38259&PID=1278975&title=raw-milk#1278975 Author: Anonymous55
Subject: 38259
Posted: 04 March 2011 at 7:37am

cole88 wrote: hi my parents live on a dairy farm and whn we go up ther drink it i have no problems with it, just wondering whn children are "aloud it"? my daughter is 17months and i have just started half and halving it with blue top, to get her just to it so she doesn't get the runs lol

I think there is the recommendation to wait until 2 years of age, maybe from the NZ food safety authority...? I suppose the idea behind it is that if your child contracts some sort of food poisioning her immune system is stronger than when a wee baby to 'handle' it somewhat better.]]> Fri, 04 Mar 2011 07:37:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38259&PID=1278975&title=raw-milk#1278975 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38259&PID=1278966&title=raw-milk#1278966 Author: cole88
Subject: 38259
Posted: 04 March 2011 at 7:10am

hi my parents live on a dairy farm and whn we go up ther drink it i have no problems with it, just wondering whn children are "aloud it"? my daughter is 17months and i have just started half and halving it with blue top, to get her just to it so she doesn't get the runs lol]]> Fri, 04 Mar 2011 07:10:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38259&PID=1278966&title=raw-milk#1278966 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38259&PID=1278959&title=raw-milk#1278959 Author: Anonymous55
Subject: 38259
Posted: 04 March 2011 at 5:30am

If you heat raw milk - to a certain temperature - it's not raw milk anymore. It becomes pasteurised, meaning you have killed off most good and bad growth within the milk.
So, if you heat it you don't get some of the benefits that are proclaimed by consuming raw dairy products.

We are dairy farmers and drink raw milk, also use it for cooking, etc.

You need to be satisfied that the shed you are getting your milk from is clean and they have good practices in place. We drink our milk without worries as I know my husband pays great attention to keeping as much poo out of the milk as possible. If you get your milk from a substandard shed you face a higher risk of listeria, clampylobacter etc.
I'm pretty sure raw milk is not recommended in NZ for pregnant women / sick people / children under 2 due to the listeria risk mainly (please don't quote me on this as these recommendations may have changed) but it's a personal choice and if we have #2 I will continue drinking it as long as I deem it safe from source.

You can also skim the cream of the top with a turkey baster, syringe, ladle etc once it has settled (about 8 hours in the fridge) and thus make 'skim milk' and use the cream for making raw butter etc.
]]> Fri, 04 Mar 2011 05:30:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38259&PID=1278959&title=raw-milk#1278959 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38259&PID=1278929&title=raw-milk#1278929 Author: tishy
Subject: 38259
Posted: 03 March 2011 at 10:16pm

The cream on top is a bit off putting if you haven't had it before. Looks a bit like 'curdled milk' so some people if they're not expecting it.

It's been a while since I had it but from what I remember it's got a stronger taste than blue top milk.
]]> Thu, 03 Mar 2011 22:16:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38259&PID=1278929&title=raw-milk#1278929 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38259&PID=1278924&title=raw-milk#1278924 Author: Delli
Subject: 38259
Posted: 03 March 2011 at 10:02pm

Nope, you don't need to heat it. I don't notice a difference in taste - but then I always have my milk in or on things - never just a glass of milk by itself. The cream will separate and rise to the top - like aethalia, I just shake it up before use. Keeping the cream with it will result in a bit of a "skin" on top of your coffee though when the coffee cools a wee bit. Doesn't bother me, I usually just give it another stir before drinking. ]]> Thu, 03 Mar 2011 22:02:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38259&PID=1278924&title=raw-milk#1278924 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38259&PID=1278887&title=raw-milk#1278887 Author: kandk
Subject: 38259
Posted: 03 March 2011 at 9:23pm

There are some issues with raw milk if you are pregnant. Not sure exactly what though sorry!]]> Thu, 03 Mar 2011 21:23:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38259&PID=1278887&title=raw-milk#1278887 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38259&PID=1278877&title=raw-milk#1278877 Author: Nothing
Subject: 38259
Posted: 03 March 2011 at 9:10pm

We live on a dairy farm and I have drunk it all my life- currently cant due to it not agreeing with DD, and I sure miss it!

You do not need to do anything to it. As long as you keep it in the fridge it lasts the same as normal milk, about a week.

Once it has been sitting in your fridge for a while the cream will seperate from the milk and float on the top (very very yummy on weetbix!), however just shake the bottle and it will mix together again.

I think it tastes way better as it has more fat/cream in it. You can get a container with a tap at the bottom if you dont want the cream, that way you can get the 'trim' milk. Just make sure you use a clean container and the farmer shows you how to take the milk from the vat correctly. ]]> Thu, 03 Mar 2011 21:10:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38259&PID=1278877&title=raw-milk#1278877 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38259&PID=1278841&title=raw-milk#1278841 Author: newme
Subject: 38259
Posted: 03 March 2011 at 8:40pm

Who drinks it?

I have access to raw milk from a local dairy farm, and we think we will start drinking it.

A few questions - do you need to do anything to it first (heat it?), how long does it keep for, does it taste much different from regular blue top milk, and is there anything else I should know?

Thanks]]> Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:40:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38259&PID=1278841&title=raw-milk#1278841