I hate it when stuff like this happens.
I went out to the goat house this morning and found Fanta’s little black one dead in the dog house. It has been extremely cold here this week, down in the teens. I’m sure they crowded into the dog house last night to keep warm and somehow she got squished. She was the tiny one. Very sad here…..
Posted by Suzanne McMinn on February 10, 2011
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So sorry… hate to find things like that when you go out in the morning.
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Goats do tend to lay on each other, so I’m sure thats probably what happen. It’s been really cold here too, but it’s suppose to warm up in a few days…may be in the 50′s next week if we are lucky! I can’t wait!!
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So sorry – thinking of you!
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It’s been very cold here also so I understand the bunching up to keep warm…..sometimes hardship goes along with raising animals but that doesn’t make it any easier on you.
Again, so sorry!
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Thinking of you,
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Susan you and Fanta have my condolences…
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Poor little baby goat.
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Sometimes it is easy for others to anthropomorphise, but very unrealistic and unhealthy. Hang in there! There will be brighter days.
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So sorry to hear about the baby :( It’s funny how fast we become attached to the newbies.
Hugs Cheryl
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We will all miss him. These posts are hard for you to write but I appreciate your honesty and keeping us informed. Life isn’t always pretty.
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I think you are an awesome mama to your animals!
We do the best we can for what we have with what we have got and sometimes it falls short because, well, that’s just life.
I had a dog once that had puppies…8 of them…little beagle puppies…cute as buttons…I went outside to check on them and one of them had fallen in this TINY little crack in the floor of the doghouse and hung to death. Horrible. Yes. Did I not love my dog and fail to provide for her and her pups …I mean after all OUR house floors were rock solid….no, it was just one of those things that happens, I didn’t foresee it, makes you feel like crap, and you learn a hard lesson and move on.
That’s what life is……..learning lessons and moving on…
Hugs
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knancy, “Judge not, lest ye not be judged.” (Matthew 7:1)
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I have to say it makes me angry when I see the occasional negative comment on your posts. Especially this post. Any follower of this blog can see how much you care for your animals. If Knancy wants to criticize, perhaps she should take a tour of a major food producer to see how their animals are treated. Your animals are fortunate to live on your little farm.
That being said, I see very little hate on this blog and that is a testament to you.
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I’m actually shocked that anyone would be so unkind and ill-mannered as to choose a day when you’re grieving the loss of a baby animal to make negative remarks. I’m sorry you’ve had that to contend with, too. I’m sure you can’t help feeling stung by them, so I applaud your graciousness. I guess writing a public blog is a bit like farming that way: if you want eggs, you’ve got to deal with a certain amount of chicken poop.
I know you’re a strong woman, but I’m giving you a virtual hug today anyway. I hope that spending time with BP and Glory Bee and Clover and the rest of the gang will bring you solace.
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I admire your courage and determination. You do such a wonderful job. Be well, take care and best to you, ellen.
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And I’m also sorry that one of your readers has decided to behave badly. Shocking, really.
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Sending a big hug!
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((((Hugs))))
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Your blog DOES speak for itself and shows your love for your pets/animals. That slash I used is meant as the ‘very fine line’ between pets and animals. It’s clear that you treat them all with good healthly lives and tons of love and caring. Many humans would wish they had it just as good…
My sympathies to you and the goat house.
(((((((((((((((HUG HUG HUG)))))))))))))))))))))))
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In my experiences – people tend to say things without thinking (in this case typing w/out thinking). They can say some of the most hurtful comments that can tear you to the bone. Please know your heart shines thru your blog, and the majority here are sending you love and support!
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It was the one thing I learned early on in life is that we do lose our animals no matter how well we take care of them!
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Why are babies born in the dead of winter? It doesn’t seem fair.
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‘the priority of your expenditure in the planning of a “farm”’
SERIOUSLY knancy??
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Having been at Suzanne’s, slept there, rocked on the porch and having been fed from her kitchen – I have to say that the house made perfect sense to me as a home planned for three soon to be teens and all the friends that come with, the last home she plans to have – the home where her kids can grow from and come back to with their kids. Where grandbabies can be rocked on the porch and where she can stay for the rest of her life. Home for the family and the heart of the farm. Priorities? I think they are spot on.
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The poor wee thing tears are tripping me she was so pretty.
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have to ask “Why?”. I hope you and Fanta are both doing OK.
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Sympathy to you and to Fanta (will she know that she has this loss?)
I am totally ignorant of farm animals but love learning about them through you. This must be very hard for you.
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You take great care of your animals, as is obvious from their healthy appearance. I am shocked and saddened that anyone would have the insensitivity to make ugly insinuations about your priorities and your animals. It isn’t my business to comment on your priorities, but I will anyway. I honor you for the priorities you have clearly displayed in caring for your family and your animals. They are lucky to have you.
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It amazes me that I am the 163rd person to express condolences for the loss of this tiny four-legged life. You have such an impact on the lives of your readers.
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Hang in there.. your “tribe” love you!!!!!! Hugs to Fanta too…
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I know this won’t make up for your loss, but I’m glad you have such good readers who genuinely care about you and your family (including the four-legged and feathered members). That one incredibly insensitive person is just a tiny drop in an enormous bucket of people who know how much you love your animals and admire/care about you all the more for it. I hope you guys are okay.
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Nigerian Dwarves are capable of breeding & kidding year-round. Many owners of dairy goats stagger the breedings in order to have milk throughout the year. The practice of putting a dog “Igloo” or dog house inside a barn or barn stall for the young kids born in very cold weather is a common and accepted practice. Sadly, deaths from overcrowding sometimes happen. Whatever the cause of Tiny One’s death, my heart aches for you and I’m praying that yours will soon heal. (((((Suzanne)))))
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Death is part of life…for as sad as that is. It is important that you care and respect your animals and give them every chance at a good life. For what you can control– you do a great job.
See heaven has a new little black goat- for all the little babies to play with.
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I have seen some folks make a “baby warmer” – they take one of those big plastic drums and cut out a small opening along the bottom (only big enough for babies, but not mommas) and then a little hole in the top. You can put a lamp (doesn’t even have to be a heat lamp, could just be a light bulb on a a cord) inside and thread the cord through the top. The light, combined with many little warm goat bodies, keeps everyone warm, with much less risk of squishing when it is cold out. And since those barrels are pretty tall, having the light all the way up in the top makes it nearly impossible for the babies to get anywhere near it.
Keep your chin up, and give the others extra snuggles, because I’m sure it’s not easy for them either.
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A loss hurts and having mean people say things like that makes it hurt more. I hope knowing that there are so many of us who understand and know first hand how quickly unforeseen things can happen helps ease the sting of thoughtlessness a little. (((((hugs)))))
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Sorry again and hope your grieving lessens soon.
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P.S. I concur with Mary!
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I really like whaledancer’s comment,
“if you want eggs, you’ve got to deal with a certain amount of chicken poop.”
Love it!
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I think you need a cookie. Maybe even two. Preferably with chocolate in them or on them.
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