I'm sad. . .

[Equine_Woman]

Last week after we lost Lele's babies, I decided I can't handle having babies anymore so I put the girls up on craigslist. I wanted them to go to a home together so I listed them pretty cheap if bought as a pair. They are so attached. So this morning a their new owner is coming to pick them up. They will be going to a place with only an acre but 3 other goats, 2 girls and a wether, so no breeding, and the woman seems very nice. Hopefully if she can't keep them for whatever reason she would bring them back to us. . .but I'm very sad that they are going. I've sold Lele before, but she didn't handle being away from her mother and was brought back. Hopefully this will be a great place for them and they will be loved. I just wish I was the typical farmer/livestock producer and not attached to them. . . but this means we can keep Hercules. (who I also had for sale). So we will be back to 2 goats, the original two, and we'll keep them until they die.

Anyways, just felt like I needed to post this. I'm not going out to say good bye because I have to work. . .which also makes me sad. Sigh.

[WashingtonBay]

Aw - I know how you feel, I can't sell critters either, easily. I hope they do well, and you can be at peace about it.

[Arrow]

The new home sounds like a good one, so glad they can stay together. I'll be thinking of you today.:)

[Equine_Woman]

Thanks guys, they just left. I haven't talked to my hubby yet but I think we'll keep Hercules now. Hopefully, with no girls here, I won't have any more problems!

The woman said Wyatt could come visit Lele & Meg anytime he wanted!

[vicklynn]

Awww, BIG mushy ((HUGS))

[Arrow]

She sounds nice! Wyatt's had quite a week, as have you.

[Vegashorselady]

I'm sorry you're feeling down. It's tough to give up an animal, even if it is for all the right reasons and in their best interest! I know you did your very best to find them a great home. I'm sure their new owner will love and care for them and hopefully you'll hear from her if her circumstances ever change.

[shewasmyshadow]

You know selling animals always makes me cry, but selling an animal to a person that I KNOW will give them a good home often makes me cry tears of JOY. When I sold my mini I just started laughing and crying at the same time. My mom thought I had gone crazy. As we watched the trailer going down the road I just couldn't help myself!! It was such a relief to know she would be in good hands. Now every time I sell or adopt out an animal I know it's worth being picky and finding the right home.

[FatSpottedAppy]

I am really sorry EW.. At least you can keep Hercules. Selling animals is hard....

[Gypsy Rose]

I'm sorry! At least you found them a good home!

[Equine_Woman]

Well I've already had one update!! We had HORRID storms through her tonight and the lady sat in the shed with Lele & Meg to be sure they stayed in there during the worst of it. . I think they are going to be okay! She really wants to buy Hercules though and I'm having trouble deciding on selling him. . I really want to keep him but we are getting another horse out here (boarder) and it would be nice to only have one goat. . . Sigh. What to do, what to do!

[Steelhorserider]

It is hard parting with animals for any reason, but it seems like they have a very caring new owner and that she is willing to let you and your family stay in touch. Selling Hercules--is one goat really going to make a difference. I thought you were supposed to keep a minimum of two for company. I had one goat briefly and had to get another for company because he lost his voice crying for a friend.

[Equine_Woman]

Yeah, I'd like to keep Hercules. But I feel bad for him because he's a Buck with no girls. . and he would love a whole herd of girls to hang out with. My wether and him like each other okay but they don't stay completely together all the time. He's pretty independent. . so I don't know for sure if he needs a friend or not. He's not going anywhere though because he is my 'guard' goat. lol. He is like a dog and sniffs me out for french fries when we come from town. . .lol

[Arrow]

Sounds like the new owner is super. No advice on Hercules--follow your heart!