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Baymule
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Thanks. I am still crying. I have a headache from crying. I just can't believe my favorite, my sweetie is gone.
Baymule's Lambs, 2nd Lambing
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I wish I could give you a hug
Mike CHS
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I am so sorry you are going through this. That was one of the hardest reads I have had in a long time but thank you for passing on the info.
So sorry Bay 
Just so sorry... It really sucks. I'm glad you were able to let her go in a less painless and peaceful way than going down in the pasture overnight.
Just so sorry... It really sucks. I'm glad you were able to let her go in a less painless and peaceful way than going down in the pasture overnight.
CntryBoy777
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Well my Goodness!!....Bless your heart Bay!!....what a Kick in the stomach....I really do feel for ya and hope ya can get past all of the 'Wrenching Emotion' ya must be going thru...I just couldn't imagine enduring all of this...and wish it were more than words on a page that could be Shared with both of y'all...ya have plenty of Support here in case ya need it...always remember that....
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Baymule
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I have learned so much on this forum because of members posting what happened to them and their animals. People have posted their heart breaking losses that ultimately, benefit us all. As uncommon as this condition is, I have an obligation to share it because it might help some else.
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Oh gosh bay. My heart hurts so much for you right now. Big hugs friend. Big hugs. Some days having the animals can feel like it just isn't in the cards or even worth it but I'm the end they bring more joy than if we'd never loved them at all. I will cry with you in this loss.
Goat Whisperer
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I am so so sorry Bay. Words cannot express how I feel for you right now. Losing lambs or kids are hard enough but losing the dam is a pain only one who has experienced it can know. I know how much you loved her, I have seen you post about her many times.
Last year, a year ago in November we lost a very special doe. I am still heartbroken, I walked by her grave the other day and just balled. I still have her unwashed collar tucked away safely. I just couldn't put it on another goat or hang it on a hook. It was a freak thing like this. We lost her and her unborn kids. A year later I'm still as shook up as I was the day we lost her.
This will stay with you for a long time. It's not a feeling that will go away. Wish I was there to give you a hug, I'm already crying with you right now.
Thank you for doing the right thing- as hard as it is. You didn't let her suffer, you are a great sheep mom. I know I said that before but you really are I hate you have to go through this.
I agree with you, some animals you just don't harvest. When we had to put down the doe mentioned above the vet asked- we said not and buried her. Animals that have served you can be buried.
My heart goes out to you. I can't tell you how sorry I am. Hugs
Last year, a year ago in November we lost a very special doe. I am still heartbroken, I walked by her grave the other day and just balled. I still have her unwashed collar tucked away safely. I just couldn't put it on another goat or hang it on a hook. It was a freak thing like this. We lost her and her unborn kids. A year later I'm still as shook up as I was the day we lost her.
This will stay with you for a long time. It's not a feeling that will go away. Wish I was there to give you a hug, I'm already crying with you right now.
Thank you for doing the right thing- as hard as it is. You didn't let her suffer, you are a great sheep mom. I know I said that before but you really are
I hate you have to go through this.I agree with you, some animals you just don't harvest. When we had to put down the doe mentioned above the vet asked- we said not and buried her. Animals that have served you can be buried.
My heart goes out to you. I can't tell you how sorry I am. Hugs
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Oh bay I am so sorry. You are such a good sheep mama
. Hugs.
. You are such a good sheep mama . Hugs.
babsbag
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I just now saw this about the lambs and then their mama. You have earned your strips this week, I am so sorry. With every breeding of my goats I think about the potential danger I am putting them in and question my motives; but like your sheep, it is why we have them. (at least most of them). We do the best that we can and give all of them the life that they deserve. It is never easy to lose a good friend, my heart breaks for you.
I am hesitant to post this right now but if I don't I will forget. Another good way to warm up a very cold lamb is in a hot bath. Seems counter intuitive as in our minds we want them warm and dry but warm and wet works very well. I have a friend that has done it with a makeshift tub using a garbage bag and a cardboard box and I did it to a kid last year that was born in a water trough. I put them in the bath all the way up to their head.
You have earned your strips this week, I am so sorry. With every breeding of my goats I think about the potential danger I am putting them in and question my motives; but like your sheep, it is why we have them. (at least most of them). We do the best that we can and give all of them the life that they deserve. It is never easy to lose a good friend, my heart breaks for you. I am hesitant to post this right now but if I don't I will forget. Another good way to warm up a very cold lamb is in a hot bath. Seems counter intuitive as in our minds we want them warm and dry but warm and wet works very well. I have a friend that has done it with a makeshift tub using a garbage bag and a cardboard box and I did it to a kid last year that was born in a water trough. I put them in the bath all the way up to their head.
