The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  sad News Goto page 1, 2  Next          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Smallholder animals Author Message Issy Joined: 22 Nov 2005 Posts: 371 Location: somerset Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 11:35 am    Post subject: sad News My lovely friendly dexter heifer lost her calf on Thursday, the poor little cow is in a very sad state. Spent all morning yesterday with the vet testing for all sorts of diseases - all we have to do now is wait for the results. Devastated doesn't cover how we feel at this moment. Back to top George Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5661 Location: London Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 11:37 am    Post subject: Oh poor thing, Back to top nigel Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 2500 Location: Skåne, Sweden Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 11:38 am    Post subject: I'm so sorry Issy Back to top mojo Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10986 Location: GLENAY north deux sevre FRANCE Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 11:40 am    Post subject: thoughts with you.....big hugs...........mojo Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 16285 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 11:46 am    Post subject: Oh, that's so sad Issy. Poor little thing & poor mummy cow. Hope it's nothing too nasty/catching. Do you only have the 1 heifer? Back to top Issy Joined: 22 Nov 2005 Posts: 371 Location: somerset Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 11:49 am    Post subject: No we have another two heifers one of which is still pregnant so we have all fingers and anything else crossed that it isn't anything catching. Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 16285 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 11:54 am    Post subject: I hope so too - fingers crossed. Back to top Lisa Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 3237 Location: Milton Keynes, Bucks Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 12:00 pm    Post subject: Sorry to hear your sad news. Fingers crossed all is well with the others. Hugs, Lis Back to top debcat Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 8856 Location: Isle of Lewis Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 12:12 pm    Post subject: really sorry Issy Hope mum and the other cows are ok Debs Back to top milkmaid Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 7424 Location: isle of lewis Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 12:43 pm    Post subject: i'm really sorry issy toni lost one on sunday she was so upset they sent home from school,but we will not go into that on monday , suz Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 11631 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 7:46 pm    Post subject: Poor Issy, sorry about the calf Back to top Fangs Joined: 16 Apr 2005 Posts: 1110 Location: Nr.Newport South Wales Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 12:06 am    Post subject: so sorry issy. hope the mother cow will be okay. is awful when theylose the calf, they get so distressed, but hope kit will be okay. Fangs Back to top summayah Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 4289 Location: luton Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 1:57 am    Post subject: so sorry Issy ~ hope it was just one of those things and not a problem for the mum. Hopefully the others will come to term and be fine. Back to top manic nonie Joined: 06 Dec 2005 Posts: 236 Location: strownoway/craibstone estate= venus Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2006 12:41 pm    Post subject: I'm really sorry to hear about the calf I know how difficult it can be, I hope the rest of your calves are heathly. Does the vet have any ideas? nonie Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 16285 Location: Hampshire Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2006 1:05 pm    Post subject: Any more news Issy? What were the test results - good news for the rest of your herd I hope. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Smallholder animals All times are GMT + 1 Hour Goto page 1, 2  Next Page 1 of 2 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group