{"id":4770,"date":"2017-01-30T12:55:19","date_gmt":"2017-01-30T17:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homesteaderdepot.com\/?p=4770"},"modified":"2017-01-30T12:55:19","modified_gmt":"2017-01-30T17:55:19","slug":"diy-udder-balm-for-goats-or-cows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/survivalhomesteader.net\/2017\/01\/30\/diy-udder-balm-for-goats-or-cows\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Udder Balm for Goats or Cows"},"content":{"rendered":"
When you have a milk-producing goat or cow, their udders might get a lot of work. They can get sore or irritated, so it’s handy to be able to have a balm to soothe them on hand in case this happens.<\/p>\n
However, unfortunately, most storebought balms are petroleum-based and expensive, and, if you live in the country, might be far away!<\/p>\n
Today, we’ve got a very simple DIY udder balm recipe that can be used making the same ingredients we recommend for a lot of our homemade remedies.<\/p>\n
What you need:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Calendula infused oil<\/strong><\/p>\n If you do not have any on hand or would like to make your own, this is a great item to have for any skin-soothing remedy, and can be used straight on sore muscles and general aches and pains.<\/p>\n To make it, you will need dried calendula flowers. Fill a small jar with almond or olive oil, and leave in the sun for a week or so, shaking daily. Alternately, you can heat up in a very low oven (around 200 degrees) for about 20 minutes, in a glass, oven-proof bowl or jar.<\/p>\n How to Make Udder Balm<\/strong><\/p>\n You can use this by taking with you when you go to milk your goat or cow, and applying after each milking as needed.<\/p>\n If you enjoyed this, you might also like\u2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n When you have a milk-producing goat or cow, their udders might get a lot of work. They can get sore or irritated, so it’s handy to be able to have a balm to soothe them on hand in case this happens. However, unfortunately, most storebought balms are petroleum-based and expensive, and, if you live in<\/p>\n\n
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