Drinking Sheep vs. Goat Milk

Feeding "Naomi" California Reds

I love sheep, I can’t deny it! I love how much they depend on their master for all their needs. I love their floppy ears and their beautiful “fluff” coats. I love sheep cheese, though I have never tasted their raw milk. It is my dream to have a few sheep for milking (and yes I plan on drinking it ….have you noticed my need for some extra fat?). Since raising my own is not possible today, then I will at least take time to compare sheep’s milk from the more popular goat’s milk, so I’ll be more mindfully prepared for when they roam around the farm. Below is a comparison from Nutrition Data

Sheep Milk (1cup)                                               Goats Milk (1cup)

Fat: 17 g.                                                                     Fat: 10 g.

Carbs: 13 g.                                                                Carbs: 11 g.

Protein: 14.5 g.                                                          Protein: 8.5 g.

Calcium: 47% DV                                                      Calcium: 33% DV

Vitamin A: 7%                                                           Vitamin A: 10%

Vitamin C: 17%                                                          Vitamin C: 5%

Vitamin D: Not listed                                                Vitamin D: 7%

Omega-3 fatty acids: 311 mg                                  Omega-3 fatty acids: 97.6 mg