Recently, manual milk production has faded into the background not only in large farms, but also in private farms. It is replaced by a more convenient way of obtaining a useful product of pets - using a milking machine. This method is applicable not only to cows, but also to other animals, in particular, goats. In the modern market, you can see both multi-machines with a milk pipeline for large farms, and manual ones, which are used, as a rule, if there are four or more animals in the area.
Milking machine and its device
The milking machine is a convenient, easy-to-use device that helps to get a dairy product in a short time. Work machines for milking is based on creating a vacuum under the nipple of the animal. The vacuum is created by the engine equipment in special teat cups worn on the udder, and contributes to the easy flow of the sphincter of the udder. 
This causes a number of components of this equipment:
- capacity for milk with a special coating inside (you can use a bucket or a can);
- glasses with silicone inserts made of solid material (metal or plastic);
- pulsator;
- rubber tubing that connects the pulsator and bucket;
- engine;
- collector.
- The device turns on at low pressure.
- Milking cups are quickly put on the udder and fixed with suction cups.
- Increased pressure.
- The process of milking, which must be carefully monitored.
- The pressure gradually decreases when the intensity of the return of milk decreases.
- The device is disconnected from the udder.
Did you know? The productivity of goats and the amount of milk they can give per day is only 30% dependent on the breed of the animal, the remaining 70% is the right care and nutrition.
Popular models and their description
Different types and models of milking machines for goats differ not only in price, but also in the degree of adaptation to the different sizes of farms where they will be exploited. Consider the most popular ones.
"Maiga"
Such a machine milking device is not intended for large-scale production. As a rule, “Maigu” is bought for use in small households. 
Among the essential characteristics of this milking machine is the following:
- 18 liter can;
- 60 pulses per minute;
- small weight (7.5 kg);
- mobility;
- budget (the price of the device depends on the configuration, the average cost of "Maigi" - about 4 000 UAH.);
- no pump to buy and build separately.
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"Burenka"
Milking machine for goats "Burenka" is a machine used to produce milk in households, which farmers buy most often. 
Some characteristics of this model:
- relatively small weight - 45 kg;
- ergonomic shape, due to which it is easy to use;
- almost silent work;
- bucket volume - 22.6 l;
- Glasses and stainless steel milk container;
- average price - 7 000 UAH.
"Doyushka"
Used on farms.
This model has the following characteristics:
- the device is equipped with wheels for movement;
- weight - 52 kg, height - 78 cm;
- the volume of the can is about 23 liters;
- 64 ripples per minute;
- possibility to milk up to 5 goats per hour;
- convenient design of teat cups, thanks to which animals feel comfortable during milking. Goats give the impression that they are feeding offspring, which has a good effect on the beneficial properties of milk;
- price - about 10 000 UAH.
"Squirrel"
There is a type of such milking machines - "Belka-1" and "Belka-2". Milking equipment "Belka-1" refers to the mini-devices. Despite its small size, this device works efficiently, differs in a number of characteristics:
- can volume - 20 l;
- weight - about 40 kg;
- It is not intended for milking more than one goat, but within an hour it alternately easily copes with twenty animals;
- the price varies from 5 500 to 6 500 UAH.
"Squirrel-2" - improved, in comparison with the first, option. 
This device is classified as professional equipment, it has the following characteristics:
- the volume of a bucket for milk - 30 l;
- weight - about 50 kg, height - 95 cm;
- the possibility of simultaneous milking of two goats, i.e. 50 animals per hour;
- has the shape of a two-wheeled drogee with a hanger;
- the milk bucket is placed separately from the vacuum pump, which allows, in order to maintain hygiene, milk the goats in one room, and place the bucket in the next room.
- price - from 6 000 UAH.
Important! Before starting the milking of an animal, it is necessary to manually milk a little milk to make sure that it does not contain blood clots, lymph and other undesirable substances. In addition, it gives the animal to give all the food.
Buy or make yourself?
Of course, it is more convenient to buy ready-made apparatuses, especially since they have one important advantage - factory milking equipment switches off themselves, when there is nothing to milk, and homemade equipment continues to suck an empty udder. 
But since some novice owners simply do not have the opportunity to purchase such equipment, and the stage-by-stage self-assembly of the milking machine is much cheaper than buying ready-made products, many farmers are thinking about how to make a milking machine for the goat. We will understand what is needed for this and whether it is really possible to do it yourself.
What you need
First, in order to build such a machine, it is necessary to have at least basic knowledge in the field of mechanics. First you need to make a project of the equipment, given the power, the speed of milking, the volume of the can or bucket. This can be done using your own fantasy or the Internet.
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Secondly, you need to purchase or get the necessary parts out of the garage. We can distinguish three main nodes of which the apparatus will be composed:
- Engine (electric / mechanical / manual);
- Pump (best option - vacuum);
- Milking accessories (pulsator, collector, bucket or can, tubes, pressure gauge (to control the pressure in the apparatus), cups and silicone caps on them for the comfort of the animal).
Important! In order for the goats to calmly react to the beginning of the machine milking, they were not afraid of the type of apparatus and the sounds that it makes, put the car in the room where animals are milked, and just turn it on for a few days during manual milking. So the goats will soon get used to the equipment and will not resist much when they begin to milk them.
A few tips to help in choosing the components of the milking machine:- it is important to select all the details so that the mechanical and electrical connection is maintained between the nodes;
- When choosing an engine, pay attention to how powerful and economical it is to use energy;
- pumps are oil or dry, the main difference between them is the volume of work. The oil pump is better in this regard, since it is quieter, but it is harder to maintain (regular oil changes and control of its quantity). Dry pumps are easier to operate, but the goats may be intimidated by the rumble;
- it is necessary to take a responsible approach to the choice of milking equipment, since the comfort of the animal during milking depends on it. Silicone inserts on glasses should be made of high-quality materials, otherwise they quickly appear cracks, which can appear harmful microorganisms. This, in turn, contributes to the development of various diseases of the udder;
- it is better to take transparent tubes for milk in order to be able to control the milking process and stop it in time;
- milk containers often take aluminum, because it is inexpensive, but it is worth considering that a stainless steel bucket or can will last longer.
How to make
Milking machines for goats is easy to do with your own hands. When you make sure that all the necessary parts are in place, you can proceed to the assembly of the device. It is important to take into account the fact that for comfortable use the equipment must have an optimal weight. It is easiest to assemble the milking machine based on the following scheme: 
1 - the engine; 2 - fence; 3 - vacuum pump; 4 - vacuum line; 5 - vacuum cylinder; 6 - an exhaust hose; 7 - dielectric insert; 8 - manometer; 9 - teat cup; 10 - collector; 11 - tube for milk; 12 - vacuum tube; 13 - capacity for milk; 14 - pulsator; 15 - the main hose; 16 - vacuum regulator; 17 - air valve.
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Benefits of using a goat machine
Milking a goat with a milking machine has several advantages over manual milking:
- speed. Milk can be obtained quickly, because the equipment allows you to milk more than one animal at a time;
- hygiene rules. Milk through a vacuum pump enters the sealed chamber, which ensures the purity of the product.
- quality. Using a milking machine, you can not be afraid of the fact that milk will lose its useful qualities. Passing through a vacuum milking device, it saves all fats and carbohydrates.
Did you know? With the help of modern milking machines for an hour you can get milk from 100 goats. Manually during the same time, the milkmaid copes with only five individuals.Thus, we figured out that there are many models of machines for milking goats, from which you can choose the most suitable option in terms of volume, price, etc. and often this is the best option for small farms.
