Devonviolet Acres

[Wehner Homestead]

So sorry on Ruby! Definitely praying that things go very well for Falina!!! (And prayers for DH’s back!)

 

[Bruce]

Now, I am ready for some good news, with the birth of Falina's kid(s). All seems to be going well with her. Her udder is starting to fill out and she is getting nice and big out her sides.

I can "like" only this part of your post! SO sorry about Ruby, that was a kick in the head following the prior kick in the teeth.

 

[Mike CHS]

I truly hope that things smooth out for the remainder of this kidding season.

 

[goatgurl]

 

[CntryBoy777]

I know that is an emotional strain on ya and the pain is great, but it sounds like ya made the right decision and can recover from the loss by working to improve your herd....just keep looking ahead and leave the pain behind as best ya can.....sure hope DH's back can get some relief, too....

 

[Devonviolet]

Thanks @CntryBoy777 ! That means a lot. Ya know what else meant a lot??? Your pic of the purple flowers!!! You've got me figured out! Those purple flowers caused me to take a deep breath and relax. They really did help. So. Thank you so much for being so thoughtful!

What a good friend you are! ​

 

[Baymule]

My dear friend, you are a good goat Mommy. Everyone here knows how much you love and cherish your goats. You finally figured out what you wanted to be when you grow up, and that is a Goat Farmer. We all love the good parts, but the not so good parts come along too. We are to celebrate with you when things go right and commiserate with you when things go wrong. I know it took a lot out of you to cull Ruby. I know how much you loved her. Big hugs. And you got it 1,000% right! Look forward to the birth of Falina's kids. Happier times will be here soon and hugs from Falina and her kids will help heal your heart.

 

[Devonviolet]

Thank you SOOOOO much @Baymule!!!! You are such a good friend !!! What you said brought tears to my eyes, yet it made me smile at the same time. It was such a hard thing to do! But, it helps SO much when my good friends support my decision!.

THANK YOU!!!​

 

[promiseacres]

sorry for your losses. Prayers for a safe delivery.

 

[Devonviolet]

Well, Falina is in labor! This is day 143.

This morning I noticed her udder had ballooned out, and her ligaments were gone.

Around 2:00 this afternoon, I looked out the window & she was pawing the ground & wagging her tail. By the time I got my shoes on, and went outside, she was in the goat shed with her front feet up on the cinder blocks they use to get up to the minerals.

We add fresh straw to one of the stalls, as well as water, feed, hay and 2 cinder blocks for her to stretch on. Then I brought her to the barn. I'm hanging out with her to keep her company.

She goes from pawing the barn floor to eating to putting her front feet on the blocks, to squatting without peeling. I just know she is uncomfortable!!!
Now the waiting game continues.