Sad day tomorrow
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Queen Mum
N.E.R.D.
I am so sorry for your loss. The hardest part of farming for me is giving up an animal for any reason. I can't eat mine either. Big hugs for you from me and the goats.
promiseacres
Herd Master
so hard when you have them so long and eating them wasn't in the "plan"
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bonbean01
Herd Master
Thank you again ALL !!! The support and understanding from people who know how hard this is helps. We almost changed our minds as pulling into the processors...but it is done and I thought I'd just sit with my sheep to feel better, but that was a bad idea....love them all, but the lack of Suzie's call to me was too much. Life goes on.
I feel for everyone of you good people's losses, and I appreciate your kindness more than I can say. Hugs to you all!
I feel for everyone of you good people's losses, and I appreciate your kindness more than I can say. Hugs to you all!
GLENMAR
True BYH Addict
Wow. I love lamb. I will one day face the same thing. I am sure that I will cry me eyes out all the way to the processor. My goats are dairy animals, but some of the extra bucklings will surely end up in the freezer. It's nice to know I am not alone in my thinking.
Royd Wood
New Member
ok I hear you bon - I,m a bit long in the tooth at this game but its always in the back of my mind until the deed is done.
Just sent a Belted Galloway who after three bulls failed to get preg. I knew after the first bull this would be the outcome but hey hey I so wanted her as part of the breeding herd.
Just sent a Belted Galloway who after three bulls failed to get preg. I knew after the first bull this would be the outcome but hey hey I so wanted her as part of the breeding herd.
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bonbean01
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Yeah...it is pretty tough 
We know that our wether lambs will one day be freezer lambs and after a certain point I do keep an emotional distance...well...as much as a person can do with these sweet gentle animals.
Suzie was different...she was to be a keeper breeder...we don't name the lambs to be sold or freezer lambs...still not easy, but this was totally awful. She was to be a breeder and we just tried everything.
I thought of my dear friend Marianne when we were driving to the processor...she warned me to not cuddle the food...Suzie was meant to be a breeder. Then I had a total breakdown since this dear friend Marianne who was my age died of cancer two years ago....this past weekend was my Mom's death day...and Canadian Thanksgiving and I missed my family...oh man...I must stop posting on here...totally losing it again.
Glenmar...yeah...when the time comes it is tough!
Sorry Royd...sucks, eh? I wanted Suzie as part of my breeding herd too...I don't think it matters how many years you do this...that part is never easy and I'm sorry about your girl
I'm so glad that I am not the only one who loves their animals...they are not just livestock...each one is different...I can identify each sheep by their call...they all have their own ways and some are just so stinking cute and fun.
Going back to look at Remuda's new twin photos and decide which one I will nap one night....LOL...just where in Texas is she?
We know that our wether lambs will one day be freezer lambs and after a certain point I do keep an emotional distance...well...as much as a person can do with these sweet gentle animals.Suzie was different...she was to be a keeper breeder...we don't name the lambs to be sold or freezer lambs...still not easy, but this was totally awful. She was to be a breeder and we just tried everything.
I thought of my dear friend Marianne when we were driving to the processor...she warned me to not cuddle the food...Suzie was meant to be a breeder. Then I had a total breakdown since this dear friend Marianne who was my age died of cancer two years ago....this past weekend was my Mom's death day...and Canadian Thanksgiving and I missed my family...oh man...I must stop posting on here...totally losing it again.
Glenmar...yeah...when the time comes it is tough!
Sorry Royd...sucks, eh? I wanted Suzie as part of my breeding herd too...I don't think it matters how many years you do this...that part is never easy and I'm sorry about your girl
I'm so glad that I am not the only one who loves their animals...they are not just livestock...each one is different...I can identify each sheep by their call...they all have their own ways and some are just so stinking cute and fun.
Going back to look at Remuda's new twin photos and decide which one I will nap one night....LOL...just where in Texas is she?
and I'm right there with you! Enjoy the moments you've had with them and know they'll always be in your heart. The grieving process reminds you you're human and have taken your guardianship seriously. You grieve because you care...that makes you strong.
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bonbean01
Herd Master
Thank you Coco
Okay...I am becoming a blithering idiot now...can't stop...going to go out and talk to my sheepies and chickens. And yeah...my big beautiful macho hubby had a super hard time with this too...so good to be with a partner in sync with the whole thing. I am blessed for sure and do not take it for granted.
So glad I found BYH and people who love their critters too!
Thank you all again and now I will try to get a grip!
Okay...I am becoming a blithering idiot now...can't stop...going to go out and talk to my sheepies and chickens. And yeah...my big beautiful macho hubby had a super hard time with this too...so good to be with a partner in sync with the whole thing. I am blessed for sure and do not take it for granted.
So glad I found BYH and people who love their critters too!
Thank you all again and now I will try to get a grip!
Just go with it! Seriously...I lost one of my goats during our horrible heat wave this summer. She was the BIGGEST pain in my butt...literally! But I had a massive breakdown. I still get very upset when i think about it. Heck...I still break down when I think about my special kitty who died 7+ years ago! (I know have several cats!)
Yesterday, my darned LGD killed my BEST roo and also attacked my SWEET turkey hen! It drives me nuts! But the fact that I still care about every one of them reminds me that I'm a living, breathing, caring person. Without the pains in life...we can't appreciate the happy moments. I'm a true believer in that. Those hard moments make us cherish every other moment that much more. Besides...its the love of your animals (& hubby) that will help you through. My hubby gets upset and tries not to let it show how much it bothers him...but it does. That's why we love them!
Yesterday, my darned LGD killed my BEST roo and also attacked my SWEET turkey hen! It drives me nuts! But the fact that I still care about every one of them reminds me that I'm a living, breathing, caring person. Without the pains in life...we can't appreciate the happy moments. I'm a true believer in that. Those hard moments make us cherish every other moment that much more. Besides...its the love of your animals (& hubby) that will help you through. My hubby gets upset and tries not to let it show how much it bothers him...but it does. That's why we love them!
