Tracy in Ky Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I haven't had the heart to post until now. The baby is still fine and we are bottlefeeding her. Can you imagine how much I have cried? She was down when dh went to milk Sunday morning, and she died before the vet could get here. No evidence of milk fever, but she was bloated. We think she just lay down in a bad position, with her head on an incline. Gas built up and she couldn't get up. It happened while we were in bed. It is a very hard time. Having IzzyBell is helping us; We're pouring our love into her since Daisy is gone. She looks like Daisy, and we are just going to raise her to be a good milk cow for us. Financially, we simply cannot invest in another milk cow (they are so expensive), but we are talking about getting a milk goat to see us through until IzzyBell can be bred at around 15 months. Does it seem strange to cry for a cow? I just loved her so much. She was a pet. :crying: I know I'll stop crying eventually. You all have walked with me through dreaming of getting a milkcow, of finally getting one, of learning so much, and now losing her. Here is a picture of IzzyBell from yesterday morning... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Oh Tracy, I'm sorry :grouphug:. I could tell from your posts how much you loved and cared about her. IzzyBell is beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Oh No!!!!!!!!!!! I'm SO sorry to hear this!!!! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 :( So sorry. Her baby is just adorable though.... :grouphug: I haven't had the heart to post until now. The baby is still fine and we are bottlefeeding her. Can you imagine how much I have cried? She was down when dh went to milk Sunday morning, and she died before the vet could get here. No evidence of milk fever, but she was bloated. We think she just lay down in a bad position, with her head on an incline. Gas built up and she couldn't get up. It happened while we were in bed. It is a very hard time. Having IzzyBell is helping us; We're pouring our love into her since Daisy is gone. She looks like Daisy, and we are just going to raise her to be a good milk cow for us. Financially, we simply cannot invest in another milk cow (they are so expensive), but we are talking about getting a milk goat to see us through until IzzyBell can be bred at around 15 months. Does it seem strange to cry for a cow? I just loved her so much. She was a pet. :crying: I know I'll stop crying eventually. You all have walked with me through dreaming of getting a milkcow, of finally getting one, of learning so much, and now losing her. Here is a picture of IzzyBell from yesterday morning... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 :grouphug: I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2legomaniacs Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Oh sweetie, I am crying for you all. How awful! And it is not strange to cry for your Daisy. I am crying for your Daisy. I am so very sorry. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 :grouphug:(((Tracy))):grouphug: I'm so sorry for your loss. Don't feel strange about your feelings, I'm sad for you here and feel like crying a little myself. Thank you for sharing your dreams and real life with us here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 OH, Tracy - I'm so sorry! :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binalina Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 OH, no :( how sad... I'm so sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tara~ Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Oh Tracy....I'm so sorry :( I don't know what else to say. ::hugs:: Snuggle miss Izzy a little closer. And give her a nuzzle for me too would ya? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Yes. I can imagine crying for a cow. A lot. I'm so so sorry your heart is aching. The calf is a lovely little thing, and I hope that she brings you some comfort. Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Oh dear, I'm so sorry. We know next to nothing about dairy cattle, ours are beef, but a few years ago we had a couple of cows that we milked. Rachel Lynn was our favorite, big Jersey and sweet as she could be. Dh milked her, and after she gave birth she died too. Our other milker, Bossy, knew something was wrong and stayed right by her side. It was so sad, dh was very attached to her, he felt so bad. We never knew what happened, we were later told that dairy cattle are a whole different animal. Apparently much more delicate than beef cattle. Love on your little calf and try not to dwell on what went wrong. I've heard of people training a goat to nurse a baby calf, might be a good idea for when you are out of town. Also, there is a way to make a nurser out of a cooler, so that baby can nurse more on her schedule. Mekanamom sent me a pic when I had an orphan baby. I'll go look for it for you. Of course, bottle feeding them isn't much trouble, but it might be good to put up if you need to be gone for the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairie~Phlox Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Tracy, I'm so sorry. I've had attachment to cattle before, I grew up on a farm and showed in 4-H, I know it can be hard. Praying for you all! Phlox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doran Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Tracy, that's heartbreaking. I am so terribly sorry. Believe me, I have cried for pets the way that you are grieving now for Daisy. Not just cats and dogs, either. Chickens. Pigeons. Pets that people don't always think about being pets. I totally understand. I know you will give your all to Izzybell, and she to you. I'm sure she misses her mother, too, but thank goodness she has all of you to be such able caregivers for her. Think on this: Daisy's time with you was short, but she served specific needs. She taught you how to have a milk cow, and how to tend a calf birth, how to love a cow. Now that you know that, there is no doubt that you can do that perfectly, again, for Izzybell. Gentle hugs, Tracy, and nuzzles from your spirit cow. :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I'm so sorry. My dad had a milker when he was a teen, and delivered milk before school. He spoke with fondness of that cow into his 90's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy loves Bud Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Oh Tracy, I'm really sorry. That is a precious baby, though. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 (edited) Tracey, right before I saw your post I was loading some pictures, they are listed under my albums as Remudamom's horses. Maybe that will help on days you need to be in town running errands. ETA- I mean I posted the picture of the baby feeder cooler idea. Edited September 30, 2008 by Remudamom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadiegirl Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 So sorry for your loss!! We are animal lovers and they are a huge part of our lives so anytime we lose one, it is a very sad day for us. I think it is the hardest part about raising animals of any kind because of their unconditional love for their owners. P.S. The little one is adorable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin in Tx Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Tracy, I'm so sorry about this! I remember when you got her, and how excited you were. She was beautiful! ((Hugs)) I'm so very, very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose in BC Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 :grouphug:http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/images/smilies/grouphug.gif I don't think it's silly at all crying for a loss of cow, your pet. I'm really sorry to hear of this loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 OH, Tracy; I'm so very sorry! MIL raises cows and she's lost a few after birth. Your feelings are perfectly normal. IzziBell is beautiful. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie in Oh Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Tracey, I am so sad for your family. I understand. We cried when we lost 3 chickens. What a terrible loss. The calf is a cutie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 How sad! Losing a pet like that is a shock. I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in KY Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 :crying: I'm sorry to hear this news, Tracy. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Tracy, I am so sorry. :grouphug: Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Elliot Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 (edited) Tracy, I don't think I've ever posted to you before but wanted to tell my story. Dh had been wanting to get a milk cow for a long, long time. My response was always, "Store-bought milk is cheaper than the psychiatric treatment you would have to get me if we got a milk cow." Then, I followed your posts about Daisy, and I got the courage to take the plunge in June. I just wanted to say thanks. You're a lot of the reason we have our jersey, Tillie. I'm so glad we got her, and I'd be crying too if something happend to her, and I'm not even the one who milks her. I am so, so sad for your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers today. :grouphug: Edited September 30, 2008 by Luann in ID Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristavws Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Oh Tracey, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Daisy. I do not think it is strange at all to cry at the death of your cow. She was obviously a loved member of your family. :grouphug: Krista Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 :grouphug: So sorry...she was beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie in OR Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 :grouphug: Oh, I am so sorry. I think it's absolutely perfectly right to cry for your sweet cow. I'm choked up just thinking about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NevadaRabbit Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I"m so sorry, Tracy - Daisy was beautiful! My dc and I loved the pictures of her giving birth, and her sweet calf. Praying for you and your family. I love what you said about pouring love into IzzyBell. I know you will take such wonderful care of her. Can you give her some loving pats and scratches from her friends in Nevada, please? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in the Kootenays Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I'm am so sorry to hear that. I was so excited for you getting your cow. I know I'm always crushed when one of my chickens die and I think a cow especially a new mama would be so much worse. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret in GA Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Oh, I'm so sorry! We have goats and have lost a few over the years. It's so sad to lose an animal and it makes me appreciate how delicate life really is. (by the way, it seems that they are always so vulnerable after giving birth). It is not silly to cry over an animal! I cried over a dead duck once. :blink: Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenciavo Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I'm sorry Tracey, I know from all your posts about her that she was deeply loved. Nothing wrong with crying over the loss of a loved one, even if they are a cow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Oh, Tracy! :grouphug: I'm SO sorry! Please don't feel bad about grieving! You crying over losing your dear pet is certainly less silly than me crying over you losing your Daisy. :crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Oh Tracey! I haven't read all the replies, so I am sure someone has said this, but no it isn't strange to cry for a cow! She was your pet!!! And a beautiful creature. I am crying right now, too, and I don't even know your family. I hate it!! I am so very sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Katia Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Oh, Tracey, I'm so sorry for your loss. It's not silly to cry over your dear pet! Our pets are in our hearts and part of our families, of course it's ok to cry and grieve for them. :grouphug: I'm sure she knew how much you loved her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Oh, Tracy... I'm so sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5kidsforME Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I haven't had the heart to post until now. The baby is still fine and we are bottlefeeding her. Can you imagine how much I have cried? She was down when dh went to milk Sunday morning, and she died before the vet could get here. No evidence of milk fever, but she was bloated. We think she just lay down in a bad position, with her head on an incline. Gas built up and she couldn't get up. It happened while we were in bed. It is a very hard time. Having IzzyBell is helping us; We're pouring our love into her since Daisy is gone. She looks like Daisy, and we are just going to raise her to be a good milk cow for us. Financially, we simply cannot invest in another milk cow (they are so expensive), but we are talking about getting a milk goat to see us through until IzzyBell can be bred at around 15 months. Does it seem strange to cry for a cow? I just loved her so much. She was a pet. :crying: I know I'll stop crying eventually. You all have walked with me through dreaming of getting a milkcow, of finally getting one, of learning so much, and now losing her. Here is a picture of IzzyBell from yesterday morning... Tracy I am sooooo sorry!!! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Readsalot Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Oh Tracy that is such sad news. Your posts always resondated with your love for Daisy. I am heartbroken for you. Cry bucket of tears, you are entitled to do that. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Your posts always bring to mind James Herriot's books (which I adore) You have a special way of conveying your feelings through writing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Oh, Tracy! I am so sorry to hear about Daisy. :( Yet I have no doubt that your dreams and plans will continue to flourish despite this setback. Thank you for sharing your journey here. I will pray that IzzyBell is a blessing to your family and that your farm continues to prosper. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom to Aly Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I am so, so sorry! I don't think it is strange at all to mourn your Daisy! I think it would be strange not to! I am so glad you have IzzyBell! I hope she turns out as wonderful as her mom! <<hugs>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 :grouphug:I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy in Ky Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 You all are so precious. Thank you for caring so much. I love reading your notes, and your telling me it is okay to cry comforts me. I can't seem to stop crying. They just came and took Daisy away, and that made me start sobbing and sobbing. I love you all so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 There have been times when a cow or calf died and the boys and I have had big lumps in our throats. I can imagine how much losing Daisy has affected you. It does sound like she had milk fever, but of course at this point that's neither here nor there. I'm glad you can at least love on her little one. Hugs to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwilliams1922 Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Nooo! *Cry* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa at Home Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Oh no! I'm so sad.:( I've loved all your stories! Poor baby you, poor baby Izzy. I'm just heartbroken for you. Of course you can cry for a cow. Of course! :(:(:(:(:( ~Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I'm sorry Tracey :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Oh Tracy, how devastating for you and your family! I am so sorry about this. RC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Oh no! I feel so bad for you, Tracy. Poor Daisy - I felt kind of attached to her and I didn't even know her. I don't blame you for feeling so sad. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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