Coyotes on the Farm & Abby Dog is Injured

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  • @squorly
    @squorly 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +715

    Poor Abby seems to have spent half her life as a lampshade! You may not have got the dog you originally wanted, but I think Abby got the family she needed.

    • @joyful_tanya
      @joyful_tanya 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      I do too. She's with the perfect family. ❤

    • @Fiona2254
      @Fiona2254 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      I feel the same. Abby got the home she needed.

    • @jenniferdaneclausen1423
      @jenniferdaneclausen1423 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      😮😮😮😮

    • @myreasonforlife.9511
      @myreasonforlife.9511 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      We all have 😂.

    • @TheArchaicFuture
      @TheArchaicFuture 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      I think Morgan needs a cow dog, and will have to make Abby a part time inside/part time outside/full time by Morgan's side

  • @KatMer6361
    @KatMer6361 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +86

    I love how Toby was trying to play with Abby on opposite sides of the fence. Obviously, he missed having Abby there last night. Such a good team. Pablo & Ginny are so sweet.

  • @Fiona2254
    @Fiona2254 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +117

    Ranch dogs of any kind aren’t for everyone. We just rescued an Aussie that was apparently dumped around our ranch. He’s only about 14-16 months old. He definitely had issues because he appears to have been abused for chewing on shoes and iPhone cables. Once we were sure no one was looking for him we had him neutered all immunizations given and he was also chipped. He appeared out of nowhere, none of our neighbors knew him, no collar, name tag or chip. Skinny, full of mated hair and flea ridden. He’s been here for 2 months and has stuck to my side since he got here. You can’t yell around him or he runs away, he’s also triggered by broom sticks.
    But now he’s a happy dog who learned to herd the goats by the second week of being here and he only chewed one old shoe and one cable. Once he got a job he stopped his bad behaviors. We are now teaching him not to jump on people, he’s so smart and was so untrained it breaks my heart. I think he was in a house with a small yard and alone most of the time, he never bonded to anyone, I know this because he attached to me as soon as I fed him. He’s part of a three dog pack and so happy it hurts my heart.
    Please, please don’t get dogs because of their cuteness factor, know what the breed does before you get a dog that will become destructive out of boredom and lack of training. Work with your dog and make sure they get the training and job they need (individually.) And please don’t dump your dog when he becomes a problem to you. Edit: find the dog a proper home.
    I hope Abby recovers soon.

    • @julieobrien4056
      @julieobrien4056 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      I’m so glad your rescue Aussie found you! What a wonderful new life he’s got! I’m sorry he had a rough start, but it makes me happy he’s with you now.

    • @Jennifermcintyre
      @Jennifermcintyre 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Thank you for welcoming your new pup into your family ❤️ it sounds like he found the perfect home when the other one was so wrong. You are a great person to help your new pup grow out of the abuse they endured.. so sad that people can be so cruel to innocent beautiful creatures!

    • @theconsciouscorgi2103
      @theconsciouscorgi2103 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      I wish more people understood canine traits and genetics. It would keep a lot of dogs out of shelters. There are definitely too many people who think all dogs are the same when they certainly are not. A pug does not need the same training as cattle dog or a pitbull , Doing so results in terrible consequences.

    • @Fiona2254
      @Fiona2254 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      All our dogs have cattle dog or Aussie in them. One is a blue heeler/Aussie and the other a red heeler/Great Pyrenees. With the Aussie we have a well rounded ranch dog pack protecting the homestead. The are all wonderful dogs but in a city setting their barking would drive people nuts. They are also very active and all work to keep the goats chickens and ducks safe and secure. None would do good in an urban setting unless they were given tasks, exercise and training.

    • @Fiona2254
      @Fiona2254 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@theconsciouscorgi2103 unfortunately our boy Foster was dumped alone in an area infested with coyote. He’s lucky he found his way here and frankly? We are happy he came to us, he’s a very sweet boy and we love him very much.

  • @lindsaysullivan2148
    @lindsaysullivan2148 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    Poor Abby must have been so stressed hearing Toby bark and not able to help but its for the best. I hope she heals quickly.

  • @nicked_fenyx
    @nicked_fenyx 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +285

    As a trainer of working dogs myself, I love this so much. You are a prime example of accepting, loving, and finding a good fit for the dog you get, rather than trying to make the dog you get into the dog you might have wanted. Abby's progress and her clear bond with you are evidence of just how much you've worked to provide the perfect home for the dog that Abby is.
    You're also spot on when it comes to certain breeds of dog not being right for everyone. Even within some of the more common pet breeds, some dogs are simply better suited to working and need that extra stimulation/challenge in their lives. When you look at breeds which are predominantly bred to work, they rarely thrive as in-home pets. I'm glad to hear you talk about this, so people don't see your bond with Abby and rush out to buy the same breed to keep as a pet. There is a *tremendous* difference between a pet and a working dog. Both have their place in today's society, and both can be perfectly happy in their roles. Understanding those roles is key.

    • @shauxuhrwilsongrim
      @shauxuhrwilsongrim 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      I would say that basically the only good way to get a working-type breed as a pet would be re-homing an adult dog that didn't fit as a working dog. Getting a working breed puppy and expecting it to grow up as a pet rarely works out. And also no responsible ethical breeder will choose a life as a pet for a puppy who has all the instincts to work.
      But even if they don't thrive as a working dog, they usually greatly enjoy doing hobbies that are similar to the work they would do.

    • @mrs.brunke443
      @mrs.brunke443 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

      @@shauxuhrwilsongrim I really agree with your comment and I have seen a real life example of this. My cousin received as a gift a young Border Collie female from a friend that breeds and trains them for livestock work. He told her that the puppy just didn't have the temperament for being a working farm dog. He knew my cousin is an animal lover and an experienced dog owner. But she also owns, runs, and teaches a private school of about 10-12 students between the ages of 4-10 years of age. And her dog is now the official Child Herder at school. Bibi, the dog, won't let the children leave the school building unless my cousin says it's OK, and during recess times, she stays with them and guards them at all times, gently "herding" them back into the building when recess is over. It is very funny to watch; Bibi has a gentle and almost timid nature but she takes her job very seriously. And the kids all love her to death!

    • @shauxuhrwilsongrim
      @shauxuhrwilsongrim 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      @@mrs.brunke443 That is awsome! I love that Bibi got the perfect job that was basically made for her 😁

    • @nicked_fenyx
      @nicked_fenyx 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      @@shauxuhrwilsongrim I definitely agree with this. Oftentimes dogs who are bred to work but for whatever reason aren't able to do their intended job can still work, just in a different job. And even dogs who weren't bred specifically for working often benefit from being given "jobs" to do, getting involved in various training activities or canine sports, etc. It's just that some dogs need more activity/challenges than others.

    • @nicked_fenyx
      @nicked_fenyx 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      @@mrs.brunke443 Aww, that's so sweet. What a cool story. That sounds like a perfect fit for Bibi. So glad she found the right job in the end.

  • @CrystalTheAnimalLover
    @CrystalTheAnimalLover 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +74

    Poor abby hope she feels better soon toby is a good boy the Coyotes were nice to see in the trail cam glad Toby scared them off.

  • @Italonino
    @Italonino 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +74

    Abby looks so cute as a lampshade. She looks so despondent, sweet of Toby trying to humour her. Coyotes wont mess with fully grown pigs, they can wipe out the entire pack. Toby is in full Schwarzenagger mode, a miraculous recovery from Lyme Disease. Well done Morgan...love the Turkish March. What's the music you used for the Moo Crew?

    • @lazygardens
      @lazygardens 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      I was at a ranch in Mexico, where a very tattered jaguar skin was hanging in the house. A jaguar tried to snag a piglet and in it's dash across the pig pasture, slipped and the sows killed it.
      They are the farm animal I was most careful around.

  • @VonPatzy
    @VonPatzy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +63

    Abby loves the Toby book! She’s so proud to be little sister to a published barker.

    • @davelawson2564
      @davelawson2564 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      at best children's book.

  • @Samantha-nx6sz
    @Samantha-nx6sz 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    Please consider a soft cone/collar thing instead of the plastic one. They have inflatable ones too. Game changer for the animal’s mental health 😂😁

    • @judykinsman3258
      @judykinsman3258 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Agree! Cones have improved since the plastic ones.

    • @SharonRepici
      @SharonRepici 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I think the problem might be that the plastic one is the only kind large enough to keep her from licking her leg. That was a problem as soon as he removed the cone last time.

  • @carloporter1373
    @carloporter1373 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +61

    I hope Abby feels better soon. But of the two dogs I think she's the one that actually enjoys being inside with you guys. Even though she may not be built for it.

  • @meg1955
    @meg1955 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    You were 100% correct; raisins are toxic for dogs. Grape and raisin toxicity in dogs can cause serious kidney damage that can lead to acute kidney failure. Good catch, Morgan!

  • @loislouise3743
    @loislouise3743 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    The dynamics between Toby and Abby …she loves big brother and he is not so keen but they coexist and live their best lives on the farm

  • @theconsciouscorgi2103
    @theconsciouscorgi2103 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    Proper fencing is key. It’s the best thing you did for Toby and Abby. It gives them that much more security where you don’t have to worry as much about your dogs having to scrap with coyotes directly or them wandering past your property line.

  • @lauriemartin7358
    @lauriemartin7358 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    Have you seen Ginny after the coyotes were so close to the farm? Hope Abby heals completely.

    • @GoldShawFarm
      @GoldShawFarm  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      She’s ok!❤

  • @aquawoelfly
    @aquawoelfly 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +202

    Morgan: I'm not a cat person but I got my wife a companion barn cat
    Also Morgan: I'm not a cat person but I overnight my barn cats in the basement on the coldest of nights. I also bought/reviewed heated cat houses.
    Also Morgan: I'm not a cat person but thanks to donations I spent $$$ healing my cat after it got ran over. Now she is my house/office cat.
    Morgan: I'm not a dog person but I have a livestock guardian dog
    Also morgan: ponders being a responsible breeder/supermarket bank with Toby dog
    Also morgan: I'm not a dog person but I keep my injured LGD inside the house.
    Morgan is definitely a cat and dog person in denial 🤣

    • @cathygrandstaff1957
      @cathygrandstaff1957 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      Also Morgan: I’m not a cat person but I need to get up to check that the coyotes didn’t get the cats.

    • @barbarahouk1983
      @barbarahouk1983 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I heard the statement:
      If it walks like a duck,
      If it quacks like duck,
      It must be a duck!
      So if a Morgan allows Gennie the cat to climb on him;
      If Morgan really felt so badly about Lil' Barn Cat after being hurt that he spent +$10,000 to ensure she lived and then brought her indoors;
      If Morgan is so lost after Molly Murder Mittens disappeared; and
      If Morgan so looks forward to meeting Pablo Barn Cat,
      then one just might conclude Morgan IS TURNING INTO A CAT PERSON (long ago he was a dog person- the two are not mutually exclusive).

    • @aquawoelfly
      @aquawoelfly 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @barbarahouk1983 I'm not sure anyone I know would say a cat person, a dog person, a horse person, a rabbit peraon..... etc are mutually exclusive

    • @aquawoelfly
      @aquawoelfly 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @barbarahouk1983 moreover when he got Toby and before that ha spent time talking about the beagle he had as a child that he [as a child] was unwilling/incapable of properly training so his parents took it away (gave it to a friend/family so the dog was well loved afterward) the lesson he learned/wanted to teach in that video was that he knew he was not ready to own/train an LGD and wanted to wait to get one [as opposed to researching the right breed) untill he was able to spend the time Toby (a d eventually Abby) needed to be properly trained LGD(s)

  • @ajnormandgroome
    @ajnormandgroome 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    Abby hasn't turned out as you had planned - and your love and devotion has not wavered at all! You demonstrate that every day- and have explicitly stated this in past videos.

  • @ECole-le7we
    @ECole-le7we 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +94

    Thank you for your observant, persistent, and loving care of Abby and her injury as well as of Toby when he had Lymes Disease. That is what responsible dog owners are called to do. Thanks also for another Weird Chicken Moment of Zen. About time, I'd say. P.S. Apparently even coyotes are afraid of the pig girls!!! Go piggies!!!

  • @Katkit91108
    @Katkit91108 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

    Noo Abby 😢 Glad you took her back to the vet right away. She is like me, I tripped over my cat like a month ago and hurt my ankle and the other day I just re-injured it 😂

    • @Fiona2254
      @Fiona2254 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Lol I tripped over a cow hoof hole while taking care of the goats and my ankle still hurts a month later… I keep tripping over dogs, chickens and goats 😂😂😂

  • @BrawBumble
    @BrawBumble 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    I’m glad my bee stickers made it across the pond, was worried customs had taken them for themselves! I hope Abby gets better soon ❤

  • @Dr_V
    @Dr_V 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

    Adequate shelter, food and medical care is required for ANY yard dog, no matter the size or breed.

  • @mustanglady7843
    @mustanglady7843 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

    Loved the classical background music on this video. While stationed in Germany we lived in a village not far from the Air Force base. We visited a local farmer and went into the barn where the dairy cows were located. I heard classical music coming from a very old small radio for the cows enjoyment. The farmer told us that they had tried different kinds of music but the classical music produced the most milk from the cows. I found this very interesting. Thanks for the video.

    • @Purdey921
      @Purdey921 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Because I once owned a horse I get ads on Facebook for Equine Audio. Barn music is a thing, I guess, if there is a company that provides sturdy sound systems for the barn. Not an endorsement because I don’t have room for a horse in my apartment.

    • @SD-uk2yo
      @SD-uk2yo 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      My great uncle Orlando always played classical music for his dairy herd in Maine.

    • @KB-ct7th
      @KB-ct7th 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And of course, the cows are thinking: We are cows, not Barbarians! Why are they so surprised we like Classical music? 😊

  • @arturmical
    @arturmical 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    "The FTC says the company doubled down on deception by falsely denying it had shared consumers' personal information - including their health information - with third parties. The eight-count complaint details how the FTC says BetterHelp's allegedly deceptive and unfair practices harmed consumers."
    I wouldn't really use Betterhelp but it's good you are advocating for mental health. It is important.

  • @deb283028
    @deb283028 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    Poor Abby certainly has had a tough summer health-wise. Which speaks to your point about caretaker responsibility and sometimes expense. They may not be pets, but you still love them and care for them just the same. Sending healthy thoughts to Lady Abington.

  • @FunIeader
    @FunIeader 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Tobydogs switch from goofball to murderer is awesome. Straight beast.

  • @kristineteall368
    @kristineteall368 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +229

    You are right Morgan, dogs should NOT eat raisins! Grapes and of course, raisins are extremely toxic to dogs, and one grape can seriously injure or kill a dog depending on its size. We can’t have anything happen to our favorite livestock guardian dog! As always, love the content Morgan! I also hope the coyotes find somewhere else to roam and miss Abby feels better soon!

    • @Fiona2254
      @Fiona2254 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Posted in wrong op. You are right about raisins and grapes

    • @purplepason
      @purplepason 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Damn my small little dog used to eat grapes all the time. She loved them. I don't argue this fact, just makes me wonder how my small dog was able to be relatively fine and live a long life even though she definitely ate a good number of grapes her whole life. Maybe just luck?

    • @shauxuhrwilsongrim
      @shauxuhrwilsongrim 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      @@purplepason grapes can cause kidney damage on dogs, it can be quite serious. Maybe you just got lucky and she never ate too much at a time? However some unsafe foods can build up over time and cause damage in their internal organs, something that may not cause visible symptoms soon, but years later. It's definitely good to check what are safe and unsafe foods to give whenever you get a new pet, and sometimes even every few years since things might change.
      And some are a bit difficult, like apples are safe but apple seeds are not, ripe tomatoes are safe but the plant and unripe tomatoes are not etc.

    • @Jennifermcintyre
      @Jennifermcintyre 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@shauxuhrwilsongrimno apple seeds?!? I’ve never heard that and my dogs eat apple cores all day long! 😳 I’m going to have to change things because they eat at least 3-4 cores a day!! Damn!!

    • @Jennifermcintyre
      @Jennifermcintyre 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      @@shauxuhrwilsongrimI just looked it up and found this “It's true that apple seeds contain cyanide, which is poisonous to dogs and people alike. However, your dog would have to eat an awful lot of apple seeds to cause cyanide poisoning. A medium-sized dog would need to chew up and swallow about 85 grams of seeds, or the seeds from about 200 apples” thank you very much for bringing this to my attention!

  • @annabean2230
    @annabean2230 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    I have bears, bobcats, foxes and coyotes. I put solar lights in trees that turn on if they are near the animals. It’s actually helped.

    • @NordeggSonya
      @NordeggSonya 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Damn thats a good idea!!!

  • @ilseizi
    @ilseizi 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +74

    I'm still praying Molly returns to the farm.

    • @NordeggSonya
      @NordeggSonya 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I was thinking the same thing.

    • @noraarico1313
      @noraarico1313 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      We have not forgotten Molly Murder Mittens.

    • @hotflippinmess9178
      @hotflippinmess9178 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Me too!

  • @QuiltedKittenFosters
    @QuiltedKittenFosters 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I had some of the dissolvable stitches not dissolve after my cancer surgery 10 years ago. They pushed up through my skin, and I had to go have them removed. So, yeah, that's a thing

  • @Purdey921
    @Purdey921 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    What you said about dogs applies to cats, too. A pet is a (their) lifetime commitment. I hear of so many indoor cats who are just left when a person moves. If mama cat hasn’t taught them to hunt, they don’t.

    • @MD-dw5qg
      @MD-dw5qg 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes, I don't get why people abandon cats. I am over 60 but I remember when my parents abandoned our family cat when we moved. I was in 1st or 2nd grade when it happened and I couldn't understand why we couldn't bring the cat with us.

  • @YankeeValleyOutdoors
    @YankeeValleyOutdoors 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Nothing like one of Morgan's videos as I recover from surgery.

  • @phillipdailey
    @phillipdailey 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    The life of a guardian and caretaker isnt easy!

  • @lindadegraaf9297
    @lindadegraaf9297 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    Hey Morgan-As a devoted follower of yours for several years now, I just feel the need to commend you on portions of todays video-the scenes you shot while you were seated in your truck, waiting for Miss Abigale while she was inside of the Vet, followed by the lights as you were driving her home...were INCREDIBLE! You have an amazingly talented gift, not only for video taping and story telling, but also for your skilled editing. The final product, the scenes you sped up, were beyond AMAZING, and as much as my heart hurts for Abbie AND YOU, I can't wait for another autumn and winter season "down on the farm". Hang in there, my friend...things WILL get better!!! 💖

  • @MC-qb1jg
    @MC-qb1jg 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I love how the chickens came running for their treats. The coyotes got very close and I pray they dont hurt any of your animals.

  • @piperleelee
    @piperleelee 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    Hopefully Abby will heal quickly so you both can get back to what you do best on the farm with each other.

  • @deed5811
    @deed5811 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I've had 2 cats need disolvable stitches removed. Most of the time they seem to work, but once in awhile they don't. I always keep watch on stitches now. Great catch Morgan!

    • @GoldShawFarm
      @GoldShawFarm  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Good to know!

  • @mikki_s1100
    @mikki_s1100 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Poor abby dog, but I’m so glad she has an observant and vigilant owner when something looks wrong! I hope she gets feeling better soon and is able to go back to work ❤

  • @jenniferkristen2559
    @jenniferkristen2559 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    My dog's were pissed about those coyotes. Btw they smell medicine, so I wrap it up in cheese, peanut butter or meat depending on the dog. Poor Lil Abby D, and Morgan G, good luck bro, it's tough being the one who's responsible for everyone's well-being.

  • @Purdey921
    @Purdey921 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    You talk about differences in Toby and Abby’s working life. I have a friend who responsibly bred Shelties. She says some dogs grow up quickly and some take two years to mature. Interesting Abby is two years old and settling down. I hope she has a speedy and complete recovery.

  • @bashthelegend
    @bashthelegend 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    Your editing is so good, kudos. It's gotten to be like a whole production.

    • @GoldShawFarm
      @GoldShawFarm  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wow, thanks!

  • @lanon3277
    @lanon3277 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Dissolving sutures are great because you don't have to go back and take the sutures out. But the downside is... sometimes they don't dissolve completely and you get one or two pieces that just stubbornly won't go, and they start causing problems.
    I remember when I had surgery on my hand and the dissolving sutures didn't fully dissolve on their own, so I had to go in with tweezers and pick the scraps out. Was it better than normal sutures? Oh yeah. But I feel like their "set and forget"-ness is a little overestimated. =/ In my case, I was lucky the undissolved sutures were all superficial enough that I could use tweezers.
    Very glad you caught it early with Abby and didn't just dismiss it, a lot of people would've! I always admire that you take really good care of your dogs.

  • @RJ-go3sn
    @RJ-go3sn 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Morgan, you could have a second career as a sound editor for films!! The music you put to Abby's return home from the emergency Vet had me all choked up!!!! And when you played that music from "Amadeus" (the film), and the chickens came running, I envisioned Mozart's laughter (from the movie), and you had me grinning again!! Your talent for this is amazing!
    Also, as an animal lover, I applaud you for addressing the importance of always considering whether a dog is right for someone based on the circumstances the dog will face, and the responsibilities! Kudos to you, for all you do! Hoping you & Abby both get some good rest!

  • @Nemrai
    @Nemrai 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Poor Abby, but I hope she feels better soon. And that there's no more problems with her leg

  • @liannefanene
    @liannefanene 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Hi Morgan! I am curious, have you ever thought about getting a 3rd live stock guardian dog? In case, Toby or Abby has injuries, the non injured guardians can tag team to fight off those scary sounding coyotes. Looking forward to your upcoming videos.

  • @Alicia-fy3je
    @Alicia-fy3je 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Poor Abby can't catch a break ... aww poor puppy. Sending her lots of love and healing vibes! Thank you for really keeping an eye on her and being so diligent and proactive, Morgan.

  • @ChrisTesch87
    @ChrisTesch87 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I can't help but worry those Coyotes were the undoing of Ginny barn cat. The thought makes me really sad. It happened on our 7 acre property in Oregon. A cat is no match for even one coyote, let alone a pack :(

  • @bkm2797
    @bkm2797 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Morgan, another great mini class in, should you get a live stock guardian dog. So sorry Abby's had a snag in her wound healing properly, but glad you took her in. If I'm remembering correctly ms. Abby did fine inside, so hopefully round two will be the same. Sounded like a lot of coyotes, I hope it's nothing to worry about. Thanks for the class and taking us along, see you soon!

  • @marikotrue3488
    @marikotrue3488 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Slightly scary, when any of my animals have had dissolvable stitches, I have taken it for granted that they ALL dissolve. Did the Vet have a theory? Obeying an unappealing order (aka home confinement AND flashlight cosplay) without showing rebellion indicates how well-trained Abby has become.

  • @margelittleboy
    @margelittleboy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Morgan, you did not over react. I had abdominal surgery, (the 7th since 2014), my incision was not healing properly, it turned out after weeks, that it was a stitch which eventually worked its way out. I was getting ct scans every 3-4 weeks, for a total of 5. As a retired nurse I kept on top of the doctor & team. I did not want yet another surgery, so it’s been almost a year & I’m not at 100%. With Abby, and all the animals in your care, as challenging, it is great you are so on top of how they are feeling and don’t wait to get them to the vet. We animal owners need to accept the responsibility of all care, the good & the bad, that comes with having them. Prayers for a speedy recovery for Abby. Thank you for sharing!

  • @trippinggauntlet4520
    @trippinggauntlet4520 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    We rescued a working dog years ago. He was a short coated breed and had been kept in a concrete yard. He suffered repeated attacks of cellulitis because of the condition his skin was in from being kept/sleeping on that concrete. He was a wonderful dog, tough & hard-working out in the field, and incredibly loving and loyal to us. His only fault was that he was such a wimp at the vets. He would scream so loudly from antibiotic injections that the vet would make me stay with him as punishment while the vet left the room! 😂
    Unfortunately he sustained life changing injuries while protecting another of our dogs but lived out retirement indoors with us. Lets just not talk about the freshly cooked 16 lb ham that went missing on Xmas eve.
    Oh and sat here with dissolvable stitches from surgery last week I'm not concerned honestly I'm not, really I'm not 😬 love to Abbey

  • @ronaldschmidt4748
    @ronaldschmidt4748 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Hope Abby gets better real soon. Appreciate that you take care of your dogs and cats. Take Care and Be safe on the farm. Out

  • @TheOneTwitchingDeadGirl
    @TheOneTwitchingDeadGirl 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Ah the Bork of the mighty LGD...
    The yotes never stood a chance. I think Abby has done really well & the walks up and down the pastures getting that energy out is definitely good for her behavior with the birds.

  • @pbbu173
    @pbbu173 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Hi Morgan, my little daughter loves your farm and all the animals, especially Toby ❤ and Abby ❤. Thank you for sharing your videos ❤😊.

    • @GoldShawFarm
      @GoldShawFarm  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Thank you!

  • @peggybushnaq9802
    @peggybushnaq9802 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Awe poor Abby.I think she wanted to be outside with Tobey.I hope she feels better.

  • @RamenNoodle1985
    @RamenNoodle1985 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Poor flashlight 🥺

  • @lidiyailcheva7865
    @lidiyailcheva7865 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Our LGD rejected her stitches this summer after her spay. Her wound kept opening up in stages until she went through a second procedure to remove the undissolved pieces of dissolvable stitches a couple of months after the original surgery. She's all good now. I'm so sorry Abby seems to be going through something very similar with her leg.

  • @jmacd8817
    @jmacd8817 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +70

    We have an Akbash LGD, and I agree that LGDs aren't for everyone. They aren't necessarily pets. They have a job, and that sometimes "interferes" with being a pet. They can be noisy, pig headed, and are higher risk of injury (and vet bills).
    Some can be very cuddly and friendly (our Aspen is), but many arent.

    • @Fiona2254
      @Fiona2254 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I have a recently rescued beautiful, sweet red Merle Aussie that proves that no matter how cute your dog is if they become a problem people will dump them like so much trash.

    • @shauxuhrwilsongrim
      @shauxuhrwilsongrim 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@Fiona2254 There's a blue merle aussie who's been on the site of an animal rescue for multiple months now. The owner surrendered her because she's high energy and has separation anxiety... Definitely not for everyone.

    • @Fiona2254
      @Fiona2254 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@shauxuhrwilsongrim poor dog. Where are they located. I’d go see it if they were close to me. We don’t mind having lots of ranch dogs 😊 they keep the coyotes away. So that they don’t bother us.

    • @davidritchie9344
      @davidritchie9344 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      If this Aussie gets adopted due to this video and some comments, the world will still have hope. Seriously cool reading this.

  • @izuela7677
    @izuela7677 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Maybe take Toby or Abby for walks around your home and other buildings once or twice every week to scent mark a bigger area. If the local COYOTES are getting too familiar.

  • @Tea-nOpals
    @Tea-nOpals 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Poor Abby, round 2 of enforced medical confinement. It's rough watching her be so sad about the flashlight and not wanting to go inside.

  • @judykinsman3258
    @judykinsman3258 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I am so loving your chosen music. Goes well with the beauty of your pasture scenes.

  • @minaparish5687
    @minaparish5687 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I never knew how much Weird Chicken Zen would come to mean to me ... But it has, Morgan, it has ❤️. Keep up the good work, Morgan!

  • @davidchristensen6908
    @davidchristensen6908 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Heard you make one the best advice on your videos today. It’s not about the guard dog you want you work with the guard dog you got. Every dog has their own strengths and weaknesses. Play to your dogs strengths so they can be successful and they will be very happy. Nice video today

  • @snubbedpeer
    @snubbedpeer 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I think getting the water from the spring distributed will be a big benefit to you. In one or two fell swoops you can get easier access to water for the cattle and also keep the pond filled. Looking forward to see that! 👍🙂

  • @clairepapadatos1116
    @clairepapadatos1116 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I've got a feeling that Abby, as the 2nd dog, wanted to relate more to Toby than to learn how to behave 😊
    I had 2 gorgeous Golden Retrievers, and Sally, the '2nd dog' depended so much on Zora, the '1st dog', and didn't quite get the 'training thing' for almost 3 years 😊
    Toby is absolutely incredible, but had 100% attention when he was a puppy, without any 'doggy distractions'!
    Get well soon, Abby!
    Brilliant vlog, Morgan!
    Thanks so much ❤❤❤❤

  • @denisemusicnut
    @denisemusicnut 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I had a dog who had to take pills twice a day for her entire life. I bought some Greenies pill pockets, and she loved them. I never had a problem getting her to take pills. She would get excited when I got out the package, and she could barely sit still while I loaded a pill into the “treat.”
    In case you have been too busy to watch Justin Rhodes videos lately, he has been doing an outstanding job of promoting your book. Henry has helped. He loves his Toby Dog!

  • @ajnormandgroome
    @ajnormandgroome 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Love the flashlight red mode - maybe use for a Halloween video.

  • @jaxtvgaming228
    @jaxtvgaming228 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My dog, Toby the yellow lab, was put to sleep yesterday after 15 stubborn years. He had laughed at death on so many occasions, but this time it was it. I am glad to see another Toby Dog living the good life. Sorry about Abby Dog, it really is rough to watch our pets suffer.

  • @bigmountain7561
    @bigmountain7561 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Poor Abb’s, I am holding back my tears and she’s so cute just like Toby Dog. Oh no the cone of shame which makes it look worse. I was raised on a farm and if you can’t take care of yourself then getting an animal is not the answer. Animals Always Come First!! Great Videos Thank You 🙏

  • @N-A-uw5fp
    @N-A-uw5fp 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Definitely look up the short list of things NOT to give dogs! What raisins can do to them,even 1 raisin, is so scary! Avocado, chocolate & grapes are also a big no no!

  • @Itchitesticleez
    @Itchitesticleez 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Get well soon, Abby dog ❤

  • @that.schamp
    @that.schamp 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    I hope you start looking into a third dog soon. I bet those coyotes knew that Abby was injured / in the house, that you had been gone much of the night, and that made them bolder. Looks likes they tried to run the pigs, since Toby can't protect them. If the coyotes did not have a negative experience, they will be back to explore and test more and push their territory against the dogs to get closer to the food sources the dogs are guarding. Three or four coyotes might even test Toby directly, and I think we heard three in there. Having a third dog would help insure you always have two on duty.
    Keep in mind that coyotes are sneaky, disappear in the darkness, and (unlike felines) know better than to look into a flashlight. Lights are great for making your presence known, but not for spotting a coyote. On most nights, you will need some sort of night vision tool to see them, especially if you have not been sitting in the dark for an hour yourself.

  • @rebeccazimmerman870
    @rebeccazimmerman870 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Poor abby I’m sorry that she’s in pain.

  • @MsCorrier
    @MsCorrier 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Wow! You have a lot of coyotes! I hope Abby heals well!❤

    • @GoldShawFarm
      @GoldShawFarm  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I hope so too!

  • @jessicaoppegard6578
    @jessicaoppegard6578 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Prayers to Abby and the rest of yall ❤

  • @ByHerHand
    @ByHerHand 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It always amuses me watching the chickens stand in their breakfast :)

  • @andrejka_talking_out_loud
    @andrejka_talking_out_loud 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Abby Dog is straight-edge and prefers to avoid pharmaceuticals ... yet seriously, I hope she has a speedy recovery and everything balances out..

  • @ddragoon5481
    @ddragoon5481 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    It's neat how juvenile chickens look like such different birds compared to adult hens.

  • @mogulmayhem
    @mogulmayhem 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    someone has a few big white fluffy guardian dogs in Richmond and they are awesome to watch on my bike rides. They're probably guarding 1000 chickens.

  • @chloeflores8683
    @chloeflores8683 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Poor baby girl. I know she’s not a house dog, but I consider them all the same in my heart. I hope Toby puts those coyotes in their place.

  • @DipityS
    @DipityS 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Doing the right thing by your beasties can be so difficult. Sometimes that means taking them away from their space putting them in uncomfortable situations - like the vet trips which I find as traumatic as my kittys have always found it - or having to keep Abby confined for her own good. You know she doesn't understand, and that's the worst of it. Sometimes your own inability to make your furry-friend unhappy can get in the way of doing the right thing for them - and you have to keep reminding yourself this is right! All my love to Ms Abbington and my wishes for a very speedy recovery - so she can get back out there and see those coyotes off!

    • @willgaukler8979
      @willgaukler8979 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Abby and her cows probably feels badly she is away from her rounds too ...

  • @chloesmithwalker7565
    @chloesmithwalker7565 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wishing a speedy recovery to Abby.

  • @JenPolishAholic
    @JenPolishAholic 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    oh Abby, always keeping you on your toes. Hope she feels better soon

  • @debshaw3671
    @debshaw3671 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Glad the snow has held off. Hope you get the things complicated you need for the winter

  • @Not_Dead_Yet
    @Not_Dead_Yet 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    You are correct. No grapes or raisins for dogs.

  • @maren807
    @maren807 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Sweet girl!! Prayers for quick healing 🙏 ❤.

  • @marjoriecook7556
    @marjoriecook7556 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are so adorable, Morgan. The red light is fun!
    The weird chicken moments of zen make me miss my hens.

  • @maryloomis8075
    @maryloomis8075 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Morgan, just love your choice of music. My daughter plays that first peace. I hope Abbey dog heals quickly. She turned out to be such a lovely lady dog. ...and Toby is a very good guardian! I hope the barn cats are safe with those coyotes wandering about.

  • @cs3742
    @cs3742 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I'm tickled to hear a bit Voi Che Sapete, Mozart, The Marriage of Figaro. I really enjoy all your music choices. 🤗

  • @janethamil9337
    @janethamil9337 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I hope Abbie Dog has a smooth and complete recovery. I live on a farm and we often hear coyotes,occasionally they actually come into the house yard. Kind of scary.
    I ordered your Toby Dog book this morning for my grandchildren. And I am also going to show them your videos so they can actually relate to Toby in the book. They are 8 and 10 years old and love books.

  • @memil6203
    @memil6203 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wow i gotta say the fast speed driving home looked amazing!

  • @margomiller1988
    @margomiller1988 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    We’ve had coyotes in our backyard. When they start their yelping, it will definitely wake you up and make your hair stand on end. The young ones have chewed through our irrigation lines and they actually snapped a piece of the watering system off! Just the price of being in nature, I guess. Excellent choice of music, by the way.😁

  • @denisebennett3144
    @denisebennett3144 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m glad you have Toby and Abby. Hearing the coyotes gives me the creeps.

  • @ebybeehoney
    @ebybeehoney 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I think you might need at least one more LSGD. For when someone is out of commission. Between Abbys injuries and Toby's Lyme... more guardians the better.

  • @bethmotgomery2662
    @bethmotgomery2662 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Feel better soon Mrs Abby.
    Again.

  • @shawnueda8909
    @shawnueda8909 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Really glad to see you taking such a good care. Set a good example for other owners. Also really relieved to hear that Abby just re-injured her leg. My big fluffy became lame, two weeks and not improving, took her to a vet not a good prognosis, two weeks later back at vet confirmed bone cancer and she died 4 days after the second vet visit.
    And please get some sleep.

    • @SharonRepici
      @SharonRepici 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm so sorry for the loss of your big fluffy. We have needed to bring too many pets to the vet for a final goodbye, not sure we'll ever get another. I don't want them to outlive us and have no place to go.

  • @SeekerKC
    @SeekerKC 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I had a piece of dissolving suture material in my scalp not dissolve. It was something like 2-3 months after my surgery that my body started pushing it out. It had definitely become sore, too.
    I hope Abby's handling her convalescence well, & swiftly heals!

  • @Qub3rs
    @Qub3rs 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Poor Lady Abbington, force to play the flashlight once again. Hope she has a speedy recovery.

  • @OhSnap-kb9vr
    @OhSnap-kb9vr 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Compost piles attract coyotes. If its not a closed bin, its an alternate food source.

  • @crunks420
    @crunks420 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love the timelapse shots while driving.

  • @OW79
    @OW79 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The weird chicken moment of zen was so cute, they were obviously so happy 🥰

  • @sarahleon3413
    @sarahleon3413 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Respectfully I urge you to please consider not letting BH be a sponsor because of the extremely poor treatment of staff. It's up to you and it wont change how I will always be grateful for your content.