It is for that exact reason I have no desire to share our journey. Nobody second guesses us more than us. I don't need some complete stranger to do it.
I saw a definite improvement in Ducky during this video! Remember it sometimes takes 14 days of treatment. You are doing great! I am happy to help! I have an emergency vet 2 hours away and it's very expensive, I had to learn how to treat everything at home. At this point a c section is the only thing I wouldn't feel comfortable doing at home, lol. I am glad I could help you and I hope she pulls through. Xoxoxo
The love we receive always outweighs the loss we feel. Sadly things pass on before we are ready, they pass outside of our schedule but relish in the fact that you are doing all you can with love in your heart. God takes what belongs to him when he wants it. *** hugs ***
Hey Jess, I’m a Dairy goat farmer. I would also try giving her some selenium. Sometimes babies can have a deficiency and it will perk those legs right up. I use a gel that works great. Fell free to message me on FB (we are friends) if u need a picture of it. My heart is sad for all of you. I know how hard it is. You are doing great. Keep with it... You can save her. Try the selenium ❤️🐐 Ignore negative people; they don’t live in our world.
I did the selenium right away. Question, i did the dosage for a kid, she only weights 20 lbs. now do I need to do that again or no? I know you can overdose that so o didn’t know if I should repeat.
Roots and Refuge Farm I know we do have to be careful. There are different strengths and doses. 20 lbs is a good size for kid dosage. If it was me I would read the label on the type you are given first to make sure; but I would dose again
I would not dose selenium again. That's going to be plenty if there were a deficiency. Selenium Toxicity would not be helpful at this point. There is selenium in food she is eating too.
Wholesome Roots - Hi Rose, I definitely don’t claim to be an expert. But fortunately have never lost one (a goat of any age) yet either. I have 45 moms. And it’s just what I would do. Sometimes a little more can be like a miracle. We just never know... but always be careful. I watch your channel also and you have a nice herd as well ❤️🐐 Praying for you and your baby Jess
Ditto the selenium, first thing I think of for a weakie, who is cudding and eating ok. Don't use a sheep mineral product, the needs aren't even near the same.
I bawled my eyes out. We have all been there. We have all put our all in trying to save something, most of us more than once. This is what sucks more than anything. Hugs. Hope you're feeling better. I know you know that this too shall pass...like a kidney stone...but it passes.
The number one reason I subscribe to and watch your channel is because you are real!!! I appreciate that. I learn from the channels I subscribe to and look for honest information. I respect that you have the integrity to tell the truth about your experiences. TY Jess and Miah!
NEVER FEEL LIKE YOU CAN NOT SHARE. YOU ARE A WONDERFUL PERSON AND LEARNING AND TEACHING AT THE SAME TIME. OH YES I DO CARE, I LOVE ANIMALS AND THEY ARE A GIFT TO US TOO.
THANK YOU🀄 MY MUTTE(MOM) German🌹 died 2016. These words of COMFORT & STRENGTH through JESUS CHRIST HELP & SUPPORTED ME. SHALOM GOD BLESSES .WE CANNOT. CHOW. from MICHIGAN
No judgement here. I apreciate your transparency. It is refreshing to see people be tactfully, honest. Raising livestock can be so difficult, but we all just try the best we can and learn from each situation.
I'm so sorry for your losses. I'll be praying for Ducky and the rest of the herd. Thank you for sharing your journey, the good and the bad, with those of us still learning and dreaming of living that life.
Sorry Jess, I meant to add, you and your family are doing wonderful. The baby goat is getting the best care and is well loved. I hope Duckie gets better soon.
Thank you for sharing real life. The love and caring was more than obvious. Your little man is learning so much. Nothing a text book could ever teach. As hard as this must be you and hubby are amazing quiet teachers. Let’s hope there is a health turn around for the baby goat.
I know the point of videos like this is to show the reality of homesteading, and that it's not always sunshine and roses every day, but gosh darn it, ya made me cry! When you mentioned finding a lifeless body in the yard, it set off the waterworks. I have had chickens die for no apparent reason with no forewarning, but this is my first year with goats... And I know I will be heartbroken and bawl like a little baby if something were to happen to one of them that I couldn't prevent. It is hard to show this side of homesteading, because even when it is completely out of your control, you can still look (and feel) like you failed your animal. But is is extremely important for people new to this way of life to see that things like this do happen, so they can somewhat prepare themselves for the emotional and financial setback that these situations cause. And some people definitely need to hear that a vet is a great option for caring for sick animals, but that it isn't financially feasible to run to a vet for every little thing and we do need to learn how to care for some illnesses and injuries ourselves on the homestead. Thank you for showing that despite all the amazing things you do and accomplish, you still have these situations arise. Thank you for keeping it real for all the viewers who admire you so much.
Thank you for this video Jess. I stopped watching a homesteading channel because they refused to give their animals the medicine that they needed in the name of organic farming. It was heart-wrenching to watch these animals die a slow painful death while the owners treated the animals with organic medicines. When an actual pharmaceutical would have saved their lives. No I didn't take my kids to the doctor every time they stubbed their toe. I treated them at home, but like you, if I wasn't absolutely positive of what I was doing I took them to the doctor. No one should find fault in what you're doing!
Your sincerity is a breath of fresh air. I know people are quick to judge and it is hard to hear that especially when your choosing to share your life but I think you nailed it on the head with everything you said. Thank you for being such a beautiful, caring person. We wish her a speedy recovery.
Thank you for your honesty, I know that it is hard to loos an animal, they are a part of the family. I watch your videos because they are honest and not fake. Keep doing it. Big hug Tamara
Jess, you're doing all that you can to be as self sufficient as possible. I understand and can totally relate! There are hard times and there are great times. If we want to be totally truthful and transparent, we need to capture it all so that our children and others can learn from our mistakes. Love from our family to yours!
I think it’s so important to share the good, bad & ugly - that’s life. And while their might be some jerks, I hope you see that sharing the struggles is such a gift to others going through similar challenges. Duckie is loved. You are doing all that can be done to help her. If she dies at least she will leave this world having been loved.
I hope Ducky's story has a happy ending! Thanks for being real and vulnerable to share all of the ups and downs your farm goes through. I hate you lost 2 kids already, but hopefully learning now helps prevent future losses. ❤️
I support you and your decision to post the realities of rural / homesteading life. Being so insulated from the realities of life is a large part of the unreal expectations of the last generation or two in this country. Doesn't make it easy, but this is life. Good on ya.
You can read books all day long for decades and not be prepared for loss when it comes, and it will come. Channels that share what it's really like to live this life are valuable and needed. You are amazing, brave, valued and deeply needed in this community. Thank you for sharing, as heartbreaking and difficult as it must be.
Brave, honest, beautiful! You and Jeremiah's hearts towards your animals touched me. Thanks for sharing your life. I'm praying Ducky gets better and this is the end of this illness for your herd.
Pain of animal loss is hard. My neighbor's dog ate half my flock and a wolf attacked the next day. You're never prepared, and guilt is strong. Hold yoir head high still. You're doing a great job
Everyone who follows you knows your heart. God also cares for what is in your heart so we pray for this little one to be healed. Loved the live chat. You inspire me, you don't realize how many time in a year I just wanted to give up and almost did. Crying and missing half of me that now is in heaven, you would take me to your garden where I felt the peace of God. I let my garden go where I would met God every day. I now have started my garden again. Thank you for sharing. Blessings on you and your land.
Thank you for sharing -- it is never easy to lose an animal. You care and it shows. Hopefully Ducky will recover. Know you have done all you can for her.
Thanks Jess and family.Your helping others and there livestock as well as yours by sharing information and experience,that makes you a good and responsible owner of your animals.
I just lost 2 last week to worms and we did everything possible. I told my mom everything on the internet seems so fairytale like. So glad that I’m not alone. Goats are difficult!
I grew up on a dairy farm. I lost 10 calves once to dysentery. I was 16 and heartbroken. They were to go back into our herd. Prayers that it turns around today.
I love watching all these old videos. You give so many good ideas and perspectives that I share and enjoy but couldn't put to words. I love how articulate you are and I could listen for hours while folding laundry ❤️❤️❤️
Ahhh I love your channel! My husband and I are starting a farm and it's my goal to bring our customers along for the ride by making TH-cam videos and being very real and transparent about how we farm. Videos like this are so inspiring and encouraging. Thank you for being so real!
"Why is there a goat on my kitchen table?!" Gave me such a laugh. Homestead life! I had 20 chickens living in my master bath for a while this spring. LOL Glad Ducky's making improvements. Thanks for sharing REAL life.
Definitely the down side of having animals. I don't see how anyone could say you aren't doing everything you can to help Duckie but I'm sure there are those out there who will. That's something between you and your husband, you know your heart and that you're doing what's right. I hope she pulls through. I loved watching your little boy with her, your husband too, you all seem to have a loving way about you.
You know what you’re doing so don’t worry about people, we really appreciate you sharing all this it will help lots of people. I don’t know how you do it , it’s so hard take care and bless you
So sorry shes sick. These are the toughest times of homesteading but you are doing such an amazing job! I wish you the best of luck getting those babies better! Your kids are adorable btw!! You are so blessed with the life you created for yourself and we hope to do the same thing here soon.
Excellent video. So sorry y'all are having these losses, but it sounds like you are doing all the right things. Many prayers for Ducky and your other goats.
Homesteading is really hard at times. You folks are doing a great job and seeking counsel from people who are further along the path than you. Thanks for being real and remember if we were perfect we wold be sitting up in heaven next to God. Hang in there this to shall pass and you will have learned so much and be able to someday help somebody else who is a newer homesteader. Bless you.
I am not a big farmer, but I do have fruit trees, a big garden and chickens for eggs. When my children were young we raised chickens, ducks and a goose or 2 for butchering. I have even had a couple of goats. I almost forgot about all those rabbits we had for butcher. On a farm you learn to do a great many things you never thought you would do. One of those is taking care of a sick animal as much as you can. This is the first video of yours I have watched through and as far as I am concerned you are doing all you can and that is all you can do. If others don't like it, they have never farmed!
And yes, people don't understand, one vet call can cost you more than you can spare and put you behind for months. You are doing good. Sincerely, Brenda from Alabama. My you tube is in my grandsons name Zeth and Waylon, haha, they must have set it up. They get on grandmas phone when they come over.
Thank you for showing this side of farming. It reminds me of growing up and our family losing a pig. I still remember that pig and wonder why it died. My prayers go out to you and your animals. I love watching your channel.
This we know for certain--no goat has been loved more or received better "hands on" care than Ducky. This was actually so uplifting to see--regardless of the outcome--rather then being a downer. You can't get gruel like that at the vet, no?
Thanks so much for sharing. It's so so helpful when people share their bad moments with the good. I really struggle with feeling like I'm the only one who makes mistakes or has things go wrong, and stuff like this is helping me heal. Thanks so much.
Ok I’ve raised Nigerians for years....don’t give up on her! Knock on wood....I’ve only lost one newborn so far but I dry lot! It’s a real pain but I load the hay feeders 3-4 times a week and it’s all covered. The rain has been crazy! Praying for her recovery and it’s ok to be honest about mistakes....helps those that really want to learn actually do that!
A vet will not always go out to a farm - not because they do not care, but because farmers are provided information by the vet over the phone on what to look for and what to try. In the urban areas, most people only have a pet or a few pets, and the small animal vet is where pets are taken for their check ups and emergencies. Our pets have cost between $100 and $5000 per vet visit, depending on what problems have been encountered; just going into the vet has a fee. When a vet has to come to the barn for our horses, there is a $40 barn visit charge, regardless of the number of horses the vet checks on. If the vet hears over the phone what the symptoms are, feels medication is needed, we often are told to pick it up either at their office, a drug store, or make up what is needed from ingredients. Large animals and farm animals are just as much our family as cats and dogs, but the health care is on the farmer most of the time, and I find that really hard to get 'city' people to understand.
Hi Jess. I am a relative newcomer to the channel and have started from oldest to newest purposely so I'm slowly catching up to the current. I wanted to say thank you for being honest and real! Right now my family is currently in the dreaming phase, we're a family of five in a small apartment in Texas and hope to one day own a small farm. The extent of my "farming" knowledge is 4-H horse judging when I was a kid, a little bit of gardening; my parents had some chickens when I was growing up that I fell in love with, and for a short period of time we took care of some goats for a friend and I learned to milk on them. Nothing since becoming an adult, but both my husband and I have come to realize this is something we'd both really love to do, and I am trying to soak up as much information and learning as I possibly can since we are in the dreaming phase anyway! Thank you for your honesty and for showing the good as well as the bad and the heartbreaking.
Jess, I am so glad you shared this! People need to know life is not always happiness and sunshine... especially on a farm. And I feel that you did this with grace and dignity. Always love you guys! And be careful....Alpacas spit. Lol
for me, a wannabe, this is exactly the stuff I need to see....so I appreciate it. I already can tell for me, I wont have roosters because the crowing all day would make me nuts! LOL! At least at first anyway....so sad to see the babies sick...sigh...but I bet rose from holsum roots is so knowledgable because this stuff has happened in her life also... its part of learning....
Don't rule out Roos ;) I love mine crowing! If I whistle, they answer. They were both supposed to be hens but God had other plans! I said NEVER GOATS!!! 😂 Guess what? I'm changing my mind🤣 Now I just have to change my husband's🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Hang in there Jess. Thanks for sharing. Before we started our channel, we lost one of our baby goats and it was hard for us. It was our first farm loss ever and we almost stopped, but we took the loss as a learning moment for us. It was hard so we feel for you. Good luck.
Oh my gosh I know this video is very hard and sad for you but can we talk about how sweet you all are with bringing the goat inside and feeding it. Melts my heart. Also thank you for posting the tough times as well. Helps me for sure. I want to get goats in the future so to know all the things to look for and how to be a good goat momma helps
So sad! I hope you caught the issue before it went to far. I like your idea of putting a roof over the hay. Don't let the negative Nancys get you down. Just remember the are sitting somewhere out I the world staring at a screen and don't know your entire situation. 😊
I'm a farmer... I completely understand and my heart aches for you and your family. Ignore the negative! This sucky stuff is part of life and you sharing your journey is helping others. Helping others know it happens and that they are not alone. I always say have livestock crap will happen and... you are constantly learning as you go. A true farmer knows a vet isn't always a option some times we have to play vet. We don't have anything local most the time the vet sends us meds and tell us what to do. Hugs and Prayers
So sorry that you all are going through this but, thank you for sharing the realities of having livestock. Glad to see that the goat seems to be improving. Rose from Wholesome Roots is a tremendous resource for goat owners.
You guys are doing fantastic! You can see the love you have for your animals, sometimes things just happen. I'm glad Ducky is doing better and thank you for being brave enough to share. Whenever you raise animals there can be a lot of opinionated people who honestly couldn't tell a peacock from a chicken but feel they can tell you how to do your job better. I'm here to tell you, you're doing great! Thanks again for sharing!
You know you guys are doing great. You brought that baby in and took care of it. That’s awesome. And those who like to criticize you know are those who wouldn’t know a duck from a goose or a cat from a dog. And it’s tough sometimes on the homestead. You see a liter of barn kittens leave and you never know where mom takes them. Or you wake and find a hen who has passed. It boils down to this those are your babies and you do your to take of them. And you guys do an awesome job. Good and not so good it’s about learning and growing. And spoiling those babies.
This time of year is so hard on the homestead. Changing weather conditions bring so many possible sicknesses. Thank you for sharing the hardships as well as the joy. The goat had much more head control by the end of the video and that gives hope that she will recover. Bless you and your homestead.
I think y'all are doing a great job and stuff happens especially like you said when you have a large amount of goats. Glad you have Jess to give good information when you need a little help.
It is for that exact reason I have no desire to share our journey. Nobody second guesses us more than us. I don't need some complete stranger to do it.
I saw a definite improvement in Ducky during this video! Remember it sometimes takes 14 days of treatment. You are doing great! I am happy to help! I have an emergency vet 2 hours away and it's very expensive, I had to learn how to treat everything at home. At this point a c section is the only thing I wouldn't feel comfortable doing at home, lol. I am glad I could help you and I hope she pulls through. Xoxoxo
If you did a csection youself, I would order you a gold crown that said Goat Queen on it.
@@RootsandRefugeFarm I might have to learn how now because that crown is pretty tempting, lol!
@@WholesomeRoots you two crack me up! Just make sure you video the coronation! ha ha ha
The love we receive always outweighs the loss we feel. Sadly things pass on before we are ready, they pass outside of our schedule but relish in the fact that you are doing all you can with love in your heart. God takes what belongs to him when he wants it. *** hugs ***
Hey Jess, I’m a Dairy goat farmer. I would also try giving her some selenium. Sometimes babies can have a deficiency and it will perk those legs right up. I use a gel that works great. Fell free to message me on FB (we are friends) if u need a picture of it.
My heart is sad for all of you. I know how hard it is. You are doing great. Keep with it... You can save her. Try the selenium ❤️🐐
Ignore negative people; they don’t live in our world.
I did the selenium right away. Question, i did the dosage for a kid, she only weights 20 lbs. now do I need to do that again or no? I know you can overdose that so o didn’t know if I should repeat.
Roots and Refuge Farm I know we do have to be careful. There are different strengths and doses.
20 lbs is a good size for kid dosage. If it was me I would read the label on the type you are given first to make sure; but I would dose again
I would not dose selenium again. That's going to be plenty if there were a deficiency. Selenium Toxicity would not be helpful at this point. There is selenium in food she is eating too.
Wholesome Roots - Hi Rose, I definitely don’t claim to be an expert. But fortunately have never lost one (a goat of any age) yet either. I have 45 moms. And it’s just what I would do. Sometimes a little more can be like a miracle. We just never know... but always be careful.
I watch your channel also and you have a nice herd as well ❤️🐐
Praying for you and your baby Jess
Ditto the selenium, first thing I think of for a weakie, who is cudding and eating ok. Don't use a sheep mineral product, the needs aren't even near the same.
I bawled my eyes out. We have all been there. We have all put our all in trying to save something, most of us more than once. This is what sucks more than anything. Hugs. Hope you're feeling better. I know you know that this too shall pass...like a kidney stone...but it passes.
The number one reason I subscribe to and watch your channel is because you are real!!! I appreciate that. I learn from the channels I subscribe to and look for honest information. I respect that you have the integrity to tell the truth about your experiences. TY Jess and Miah!
4 years later and watching these videos Ben is a doll looking back.😊
NEVER FEEL LIKE YOU CAN NOT SHARE. YOU ARE A WONDERFUL PERSON AND LEARNING AND TEACHING AT THE SAME TIME. OH YES I DO CARE, I LOVE ANIMALS AND THEY ARE A GIFT TO US TOO.
Hoping that your baby goat fully recovers. You are doing the right thing to show the good, bad and ugly side of a small farm...that's just real life.
THANK YOU🀄 MY MUTTE(MOM) German🌹 died 2016. These words of COMFORT & STRENGTH through JESUS CHRIST HELP &
SUPPORTED ME. SHALOM
GOD BLESSES .WE CANNOT. CHOW. from MICHIGAN
No judgement here. I apreciate your transparency. It is refreshing to see people be tactfully, honest. Raising livestock can be so difficult, but we all just try the best we can and learn from each situation.
I'm so sorry for your losses. I'll be praying for Ducky and the rest of the herd. Thank you for sharing your journey, the good and the bad, with those of us still learning and dreaming of living that life.
Sorry Jess, I meant to add, you and your family are doing wonderful. The baby goat is getting the best care and is well loved. I hope Duckie gets better soon.
Thank you for sharing real life. The love and caring was more than obvious. Your little man is learning so much. Nothing a text book could ever teach. As hard as this must be you and hubby are amazing quiet teachers. Let’s hope there is a health turn around for the baby goat.
I know the point of videos like this is to show the reality of homesteading, and that it's not always sunshine and roses every day, but gosh darn it, ya made me cry! When you mentioned finding a lifeless body in the yard, it set off the waterworks. I have had chickens die for no apparent reason with no forewarning, but this is my first year with goats... And I know I will be heartbroken and bawl like a little baby if something were to happen to one of them that I couldn't prevent.
It is hard to show this side of homesteading, because even when it is completely out of your control, you can still look (and feel) like you failed your animal. But is is extremely important for people new to this way of life to see that things like this do happen, so they can somewhat prepare themselves for the emotional and financial setback that these situations cause. And some people definitely need to hear that a vet is a great option for caring for sick animals, but that it isn't financially feasible to run to a vet for every little thing and we do need to learn how to care for some illnesses and injuries ourselves on the homestead.
Thank you for showing that despite all the amazing things you do and accomplish, you still have these situations arise. Thank you for keeping it real for all the viewers who admire you so much.
Thank you for this video Jess. I stopped watching a homesteading channel because they refused to give their animals the medicine that they needed in the name of organic farming. It was heart-wrenching to watch these animals die a slow painful death while the owners treated the animals with organic medicines. When an actual pharmaceutical would have saved their lives. No I didn't take my kids to the doctor every time they stubbed their toe. I treated them at home, but like you, if I wasn't absolutely positive of what I was doing I took them to the doctor. No one should find fault in what you're doing!
Your sincerity is a breath of fresh air. I know people are quick to judge and it is hard to hear that especially when your choosing to share your life but I think you nailed it on the head with everything you said. Thank you for being such a beautiful, caring person. We wish her a speedy recovery.
Yeah she did nail it!
Thank you for your honesty, I know that it is hard to loos an animal, they are a part of the family. I watch your videos because they are honest and not fake. Keep doing it. Big hug Tamara
You and your husband make a great team. Prayers sent your way
Your family is so genuine. Thanks for all you do. RIP Carson Jarden
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Jess, you're doing all that you can to be as self sufficient as possible. I understand and can totally relate! There are hard times and there are great times. If we want to be totally truthful and transparent, we need to capture it all so that our children and others can learn from our mistakes. Love from our family to yours!
I think it’s so important to share the good, bad & ugly - that’s life. And while their might be some jerks, I hope you see that sharing the struggles is such a gift to others going through similar challenges. Duckie is loved. You are doing all that can be done to help her. If she dies at least she will leave this world having been loved.
Awe. Emotional. Wow. Thanks for letting us in. What a beautiful family. God bless🙏
Thank you for not sugar coating life. I love your honesty!
I hope Ducky's story has a happy ending! Thanks for being real and vulnerable to share all of the ups and downs your farm goes through. I hate you lost 2 kids already, but hopefully learning now helps prevent future losses. ❤️
So sorry Jess... I will be praying for complete healing and for the rest of your animals !!! stay strong !
I support you and your decision to post the realities of rural / homesteading life. Being so insulated from the realities of life is a large part of the unreal expectations of the last generation or two in this country. Doesn't make it easy, but this is life. Good on ya.
You can read books all day long for decades and not be prepared for loss when it comes, and it will come. Channels that share what it's really like to live this life are valuable and needed. You are amazing, brave, valued and deeply needed in this community. Thank you for sharing, as heartbreaking and difficult as it must be.
Dont be hard on yourself and dont worry what people think. Its part of homesteading. We live and learn. TY for the video and prayers
I'm hopeful for her too.she looks like feeling better.I wish good luck for you and your family and baby goat.
Brave, honest, beautiful! You and Jeremiah's hearts towards your animals touched me. Thanks for sharing your life. I'm praying Ducky gets better and this is the end of this illness for your herd.
So sweet, watching Ben care for Ducky.
Pain of animal loss is hard. My neighbor's dog ate half my flock and a wolf attacked the next day. You're never prepared, and guilt is strong. Hold yoir head high still. You're doing a great job
Everyone who follows you knows your heart. God also cares for what is in your heart so we pray for this little one to be healed. Loved the live chat. You inspire me, you don't realize how many time in a year I just wanted to give up and almost did. Crying and missing half of me that now is in heaven, you would take me to your garden where I felt the peace of God. I let my garden go where I would met God every day. I now have started my garden again. Thank you for sharing. Blessings on you and your land.
Prayers for Ducky and your family, thank you for sharing.
Thank you for sharing -- it is never easy to lose an animal. You care and it shows. Hopefully Ducky will recover. Know you have done all you can for her.
Jess- I’m so sorry about your goats! Death is the hardest part of life. 😢 Praying for you all!
Thanks Jess and family.Your helping others and there livestock as well as yours by sharing information and experience,that makes you a good and responsible owner of your animals.
Praying for Duckie and you all. Its never easy to lose an animal. Glad you shared.
I just lost 2 last week to worms and we did everything possible. I told my mom everything on the internet seems so fairytale like. So glad that I’m not alone. Goats are difficult!
I grew up on a dairy farm. I lost 10 calves once to dysentery. I was 16 and heartbroken. They were to go back into our herd. Prayers that it turns around today.
Thank you for sharing the good and bad Jessica. Homesteading is just that way and things happen. Keep up the great work!
I have kept goats nearly all my life, am still learning. Hang in there Ducky!
I love watching all these old videos. You give so many good ideas and perspectives that I share and enjoy but couldn't put to words. I love how articulate you are and I could listen for hours while folding laundry ❤️❤️❤️
I appreciate your candor and I hope your baby goat continues to recover.
Ahhh I love your channel! My husband and I are starting a farm and it's my goal to bring our customers along for the ride by making TH-cam videos and being very real and transparent about how we farm. Videos like this are so inspiring and encouraging. Thank you for being so real!
Y'all I am so sad for the losses and I hope the little one recovers.
"Why is there a goat on my kitchen table?!" Gave me such a laugh. Homestead life! I had 20 chickens living in my master bath for a while this spring. LOL Glad Ducky's making improvements. Thanks for sharing REAL life.
Bahaha! I have a chicken in my master bathroom right now! Lol!
@@TheSare423 LOL! That's awesome.
Definitely the down side of having animals. I don't see how anyone could say you aren't doing everything you can to help Duckie but I'm sure there are those out there who will. That's something between you and your husband, you know your heart and that you're doing what's right.
I hope she pulls through. I loved watching your little boy with her, your husband too, you all seem to have a loving way about you.
You know what you’re doing so don’t worry about people, we really appreciate you sharing all this it will help lots of people. I don’t know how you do it , it’s so hard take care and bless you
Than you for speaking truth. I can see the pain in your eyes and my heart goes out for you and your baby goats. Much love and respect
So sorry shes sick. These are the toughest times of homesteading but you are doing such an amazing job! I wish you the best of luck getting those babies better! Your kids are adorable btw!! You are so blessed with the life you created for yourself and we hope to do the same thing here soon.
I love your stuff. Just ignore haters. Some folks cannot be happy
Excellent video. So sorry y'all are having these losses, but it sounds like you are doing all the right things. Many prayers for Ducky and your other goats.
Hope that little girl makes it! Keep the faith. It looks like you are doing the right thing.
Thanks for sharing. Be still and know that I am God.
Homesteading is really hard at times. You folks are doing a great job and seeking counsel from people who are further along the path than you. Thanks
for being real and remember if we were perfect we wold be sitting up in heaven next to God. Hang in there this to shall pass and you will have learned so much and be able to someday help somebody else who is a newer homesteader. Bless you.
Poor baby goat! You’re doing a great job. Keep us updated.
Your family is in my prayers ❤️
That is for sure one of the hardest things about taking care of animals... We all have our losses and it never gets easier.
I am not a big farmer, but I do have fruit trees, a big garden and chickens for eggs. When my children were young we raised chickens, ducks and a goose or 2 for butchering. I have even had a couple of goats. I almost forgot about all those rabbits we had for butcher. On a farm you learn to do a great many things you never thought you would do. One of those is taking care of a sick animal as much as you can. This is the first video of yours I have watched through and as far as I am concerned you are doing all you can and that is all you can do. If others don't like it, they have never farmed!
Prayers for Ducky, and hugs for you guys!!
Hang in there! ❤ Get well soon, Ducky!
And yes, people don't understand, one vet call can cost you more than you can spare and put you behind for months. You are doing good. Sincerely, Brenda from Alabama. My you tube is in my grandsons name Zeth and Waylon, haha, they must have set it up. They get on grandmas phone when they come over.
Thank you for sharing. I love y'all and hope duckie is doing better. Remember no hater can stop God's favor and I'm praying for yall.
Sorry for your loss!and glad you are using real meds as soon as you figured out what was going on. Covering the hay is a Great idea.
Thank you for showing this side of farming. It reminds me of growing up and our family losing a pig. I still remember that pig and wonder why it died. My prayers go out to you and your animals. I love watching your channel.
This we know for certain--no goat has been loved more or received better "hands on" care than Ducky. This was actually so uplifting to see--regardless of the outcome--rather then being a downer. You can't get gruel like that at the vet, no?
Thank you Jess. Your honesty is appreciated. I hope your goat is doing well. :)
Thanks so much for sharing. It's so so helpful when people share their bad moments with the good. I really struggle with feeling like I'm the only one who makes mistakes or has things go wrong, and stuff like this is helping me heal. Thanks so much.
Ok I’ve raised Nigerians for years....don’t give up on her! Knock on wood....I’ve only lost one newborn so far but I dry lot! It’s a real pain but I load the hay feeders 3-4 times a week and it’s all covered. The rain has been crazy! Praying for her recovery and it’s ok to be honest about mistakes....helps those that really want to learn actually do that!
A vet will not always go out to a farm - not because they do not care, but because farmers are provided information by the vet over the phone on what to look for and what to try. In the urban areas, most people only have a pet or a few pets, and the small animal vet is where pets are taken for their check ups and emergencies. Our pets have cost between $100 and $5000 per vet visit, depending on what problems have been encountered; just going into the vet has a fee. When a vet has to come to the barn for our horses, there is a $40 barn visit charge, regardless of the number of horses the vet checks on. If the vet hears over the phone what the symptoms are, feels medication is needed, we often are told to pick it up either at their office, a drug store, or make up what is needed from ingredients. Large animals and farm animals are just as much our family as cats and dogs, but the health care is on the farmer most of the time, and I find that really hard to get 'city' people to understand.
Hi Jess. I am a relative newcomer to the channel and have started from oldest to newest purposely so I'm slowly catching up to the current. I wanted to say thank you for being honest and real! Right now my family is currently in the dreaming phase, we're a family of five in a small apartment in Texas and hope to one day own a small farm. The extent of my "farming" knowledge is 4-H horse judging when I was a kid, a little bit of gardening; my parents had some chickens when I was growing up that I fell in love with, and for a short period of time we took care of some goats for a friend and I learned to milk on them. Nothing since becoming an adult, but both my husband and I have come to realize this is something we'd both really love to do, and I am trying to soak up as much information and learning as I possibly can since we are in the dreaming phase anyway! Thank you for your honesty and for showing the good as well as the bad and the heartbreaking.
Jess, I am so glad you shared this! People need to know life is not always happiness and sunshine... especially on a farm. And I feel that you did this with grace and dignity. Always love you guys! And be careful....Alpacas spit. Lol
Hahahaha
Bravo for the honesty and transparency. Continue on!
Bless you guys. Praying for little Ducky.
Its commendable the care you put into nursing your livestock back to health.
My hopes and prayers for little Ducky to make full recovery. She is so adorable and I wish her well. You are doing an amazing job, keep up your faith!
for me, a wannabe, this is exactly the stuff I need to see....so I appreciate it. I already can tell for me, I wont have roosters because the crowing all day would make me nuts! LOL! At least at first anyway....so sad to see the babies sick...sigh...but I bet rose from holsum roots is so knowledgable because this stuff has happened in her life also... its part of learning....
Don't rule out Roos ;)
I love mine crowing! If I whistle, they answer. They were both supposed to be hens but God had other plans!
I said NEVER GOATS!!! 😂 Guess what? I'm changing my mind🤣
Now I just have to change my husband's🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Jess, you are so strong and brave. 👩🌾 💪 🐐 👏
I so appreciate your honesty and keeping it real. I dislike the fakers on other YT channels. Thank you and hoping Ducky recovers.
Hang in there Jess. Thanks for sharing. Before we started our channel, we lost one of our baby goats and it was hard for us. It was our first farm loss ever and we almost stopped, but we took the loss as a learning moment for us. It was hard so we feel for you. Good luck.
Thank y’all!!
Oh my gosh I know this video is very hard and sad for you but can we talk about how sweet you all are with bringing the goat inside and feeding it. Melts my heart. Also thank you for posting the tough times as well. Helps me for sure. I want to get goats in the future so to know all the things to look for and how to be a good goat momma helps
Good luck, Duckie! You can make it, you're in good hands.
So sad! I hope you caught the issue before it went to far. I like your idea of putting a roof over the hay. Don't let the negative Nancys get you down. Just remember the are sitting somewhere out I the world staring at a screen and don't know your entire situation. 😊
I'm so sorry! I hope your goat survives.
Y'all are doing great. Your doing everything you can do. I'm proud of you for showing the reality of homesteading. Praying for you and yours.
Prayers & hugs.
I'm a farmer... I completely understand and my heart aches for you and your family. Ignore the negative! This sucky stuff is part of life and you sharing your journey is helping others. Helping others know it happens and that they are not alone. I always say have livestock crap will happen and... you are constantly learning as you go. A true farmer knows a vet isn't always a option some times we have to play vet. We don't have anything local most the time the vet sends us meds and tell us what to do. Hugs and Prayers
Blessings and hope baby goat recovers
So sorry that you all are going through this but, thank you for sharing the realities of having livestock. Glad to see that the goat seems to be improving. Rose from Wholesome Roots is a tremendous resource for goat owners.
Hope she makes it, sorry for the recent losses. God bless!
Hope your baby goat is doing better today, praying for you.
She’s still hanging steady!
You guys are doing fantastic! You can see the love you have for your animals, sometimes things just happen. I'm glad Ducky is doing better and thank you for being brave enough to share. Whenever you raise animals there can be a lot of opinionated people who honestly couldn't tell a peacock from a chicken but feel they can tell you how to do your job better. I'm here to tell you, you're doing great! Thanks again for sharing!
You know you guys are doing great. You brought that baby in and took care of it. That’s awesome. And those who like to criticize you know are those who wouldn’t know a duck from a goose or a cat from a dog. And it’s tough sometimes on the homestead. You see a liter of barn kittens leave and you never know where mom takes them. Or you wake and find a hen who has passed. It boils down to this those are your babies and you do your to take of them. And you guys do an awesome job. Good and not so good it’s about learning and growing. And spoiling those babies.
This time of year is so hard on the homestead. Changing weather conditions bring so many possible sicknesses. Thank you for sharing the hardships as well as the joy. The goat had much more head control by the end of the video and that gives hope that she will recover. Bless you and your homestead.
I think y'all are doing a great job and stuff happens especially like you said when you have a large amount of goats. Glad you have Jess to give good information when you need a little help.
You are so positive and open... i sure do hope that you can ignore the waysayers...
Hoping your little goat gets better.
Hope Ducky gets back on her feet soon!
So sorry about your goat,,but you are doing a good job, Will be looking forward to seeing her better.!