One Fine Acre - 2023 4H Steer Project Update

[OneFineAcre]

Damned shame OFA sincere condolences.

You've made it apparent that you blame yourself in some part, but I think that's too harsh a stand. Yes, Fortunato's loss happened because of the way you placed hay bales, but you didn't place them that way with the intention of killing one of your goats, and how could you have known or anticipated that happening? It was a freak accident... they happen. The kid you lost, was beyond you to save... what could you have done? How could you have known the issue there? Your cat lived a great life, and we all age and eventually fail... It sucks that some of our best friends are allotted much less time here than we are, and we have to lose them (too many IMHO) as we move forward.

I hope the lab can determine what took Coleus from you. I know that will help some, but it won't obviously bring her back. You still have all your other adult goats and all those beautiful kids that they delivered for you. Hope you can take some solace in that. Again, truly sorry.

I appreciate that
The only thing I blame myself for is Fortunato
I think I was negligent there
I don't blame myself but all of it as a whole has sure got me down

 

[OneFineAcre]

I am truly sorry, it hurts so much to lose one of the family. @Latestarter starter said it all very well. We do the best that we can and should never feel defeated or mad at ourselves when things don't always work the way we hope they will.

Defeated
That's the word I was looking for
That's how I feel

 

[promiseacres]

 

[Baymule]

We all know you and your family lavish love and the finest care on your animals. I am so sorry that you have had such losses. It must feel like it will never end.

 

[Poka_Doodle]

I'm so sorry about everything

 

[Goat Whisperer]

I saw this earlier, I don't know what to say

I'm heartbroken for you. I know how fond you were of that pretty girl. It has been on my mind constantly, I am just so sorry you lost her.

She was such a nice foe, I just cannot believe she is gone.

Babs & LS- very well said.

Really hoping the lab gives you a clear answer. I can't believe how fast she went downhill.

 

[babsbag]

I think that there are days that we all feel that way...defeated. If it wasn't for the joy they bring me I would certainly consider throwing in the towel now and then. But we all go on and look for a brighter day knowing that there most certainly will be one.

I have my favorite in the barn. I always look for Moonpie (I have a lot of goats) and make sure she is eating and doing all those things goats should be doing. She is getting older and a little slower and I know someday Moonpie won't be there to greet me and it makes me sad. But I can't quit when that day comes; I would say that she wouldn't want me to, but I am not that much of a crazy goat lady to think they have those kind of feelings. But there are those animals that will always be special, there will never be another just like Coleus, or a kitty just like Zoey, but the hurt will get a little more bearable. It is just very very hard when it all seems to come at once.

 

[ragdollcatlady]

I am so sorry OFA!

 

[OneFineAcre]

Pups got first shots today
Vet said they were awesome
12-14 lbs at 6 weeks

 

[TAH]

That is awesome. It is always nice to know that our animals are healthy