amy g. Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 We have had a rough kidding season. On Saturday, we had a goat whose kid was dead, but it was too large for her to pass. We took her to the vet, but he could not do a c-section-it was too toxic, and his hands were too big to to pull the kid. Miss Good pulled for two hours and the vet had to cut the kid up as she pulled. Isn't that horrifying? That mother is doing better now, and it looks like she is going to make it, but yesterday, we did lose a goat in kidding. The vet thinks she had previous damage to her uterus, and it ruptured from the force of her pushing. It is just so sad and hard. Dd is such a trooper. Of course this happens when Dh is out of town, and the other kids and I are all sick. She just decides what has to be done and does it. Miss Good blogged about the death. http://dancingdogdairy.blogspot.com/ Growing up is sure tough sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 :grouphug: For Miss Good. And you :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdeno Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I am so proud of your daughter. I could never do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Definitely some tough lessons. I can't say they are bad ones, though. Just tough! I am proud of your dd and of you for pulling it off without dh there! *Hugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 :grouphug: Miss Good is so brave. I cried reading her post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 I have a feeling that the baby goat living in my kitchen is going to be MIGHTY spoiled. A breeder in Dallas called this morning to say that she wanted to give give Miss Good one of Jupiter's granddaughters. We have one more Nubian due. Please it be uneventful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Miss Good is an incredible young lady. I'm so sorry for all you've both been through. Your dd has proven herself to be a strong, compassionate girl through it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Just read your dd post. She is an amazing young woman! :grouphug: for you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Miss Good is an incredible young lady. I'm so sorry for all you've both been through. Your dd has proven herself to be a strong, compassionate girl through it all. It has been the season of losses on our little place as well. Nothing quite as dramatic as you experienced but yesterday we lost more than half of our chicken flock to a wolf. It's always hard. You have a daughter who will be very mature for her age having experienced *real* life and death issues and grieving losses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 It has been the season of losses on our little place as well. Nothing quite as dramatic as you experienced but yesterday we lost more than half of our chicken flock to a wolf. It's always hard. You have a daughter who will be very mature for her age having experienced *real* life and death issues and grieving losses. Is it just the month of February or something? My sister's poor dog took ill this morning, bleeding at the mouth and pains in his neck. My mom's dog, the sweatest most wonderful dog, disappeared Friday when the snow storm hit. Sigh, poor animals. I have been amazed, however, to read how everyone else's dcs are handling it. We're still hoping that mom's dog will show up, but now that both of my sister's dogs are down we're all wondering how her son's will handle the losses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 Oh, I'm sorry about your chickens. I'm glad that we don't have wolves here...except at the zoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 What a together young woman. I would would be proud as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 You have a brave and mature young lady! So sorry for the loss of Jupiter. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 How sad. I hope your next kid comes out healthy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 So sad... your daughter is amazing. :grouphug: Wishing your next kid a smooth birth and good health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 :crying: What a brave, strong, loving girl your daughter is. Her goats are lucky to have her, as is your family :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 That is just heartwrenching! I'm so sorry! What a strong young lady you are raising. Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 I know you're right, Margaret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 We have had a rough kidding season. On Saturday, we had a goat whose kid was dead, but it was too large for her to pass. We took her to the vet, but he could not do a c-section-it was too toxic, and his hands were too big to to pull the kid. Miss Good pulled for two hours and the vet had to cut the kid up as she pulled. Isn't that horrifying? That mother is doing better now, and it looks like she is going to make it, but yesterday, we did lose a goat in kidding. The vet thinks she had previous damage to her uterus, and it ruptured from the force of her pushing. It is just so sad and hard. Dd is such a trooper. Of course this happens when Dh is out of town, and the other kids and I are all sick. She just decides what has to be done and does it. Miss Good blogged about the death. http://dancingdogdairy.blogspot.com/ Growing up is sure tough sometimes. I think kisses and higs are due to Miss Good...and a BIG ol' bar of chocolate.... She is one tough cookie and deserves much praise. ~~Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I am so proud of your daughter. I could never do that. :iagree:Sounds like she is light years ahead of the game. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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