Hi -- we have a Westfalia Cream Separator, DDS 120, circa? I think it's from the 60s. We just purchased it based on pics on the internet, from a man who sells a lot on ebay. However, we aren't to pleased with the purchase, as the vessel into which you pour the whole milk is a bit caved it (still holds milk), and the plug seat looks to have been spot welded into place, but has broken away from the milk vessel. It's hard to tell from the manual if it's supposed to be attached or not, as it does have a separate part number. Anyway, we also realized that with only 2 milking goats, and having finally figured out a reliable luddite method of removing cream, this cream separator is total overkill. So, we want to unload it. It is complete, and very clean, and in good condition except for what I mentioned above. We paid $300 plus shipping (thsi thing weighs a ton, and shipping will be approx $28 and more if you want it insured. I see them selling on eBay from $200 on up for same/ similar models. I don't expect to make my $300 back on it, but would like to trade for something we need that's of similar value (about $200).

Tell me what you've got to trade, and I'll tell you if we need it. We'd love to get a small tiller/plow that can be attached to our pony's harness (sorry, I don't know what the thing is called - the thing that helps break up the soil -- ack! just left my feeble brain), but you'd have to live nearby - Fingerlakes region of NY - to make that kind of trade; a good book on goat medicine (like Mary Smith's book) or other veterinary/livestock health books; a honey extractor.... hmm....

-- Anonymous, May 03, 2002

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I don't have anything to trade, but I am very curious-how do you reliably get the cream off goats milk?

-- Anonymous, May 03, 2002

yes andrea what is the luddite way of getting cream off of goats milk i would like to know too. gail akins (okla.)

-- Anonymous, May 05, 2002

Hi, I emailed Terri, but since you've asked also, Gail, here's what I wrte to her: : )

I kind of have to sacrifice some of the ultra freshness(and don't make cheese with it, but end up using that milk for cooking/baking instead). I just fill my quart jars as usual, and set them at the back of the fridge for 4-5 days. Then, I just use a spoon to literally scoop the cream off the top. I get about 1 pint per gallon of milk. Enough to make some really worthwhile, delicious butter! Butterfat's higher now since both does are early in their lactation.

-- Anonymous, May 05, 2002