tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362469945181286987.post2699029087201997274..comments2024-03-19T22:18:18.218-05:00Comments on Transplanted Alaskan: Again with the goats.Aunt Krissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17358159879516857766noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362469945181286987.post-13797533542308745322010-08-16T16:32:24.953-05:002010-08-16T16:32:24.953-05:00I'm glad Plan C isnt an option. I didnt like ...I'm glad Plan C isnt an option. I didnt like the sounds of it when I read it!! I'm sure you'll make the right decision.<br />you have lots of support!<br /><br />xoxox<br />RoseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362469945181286987.post-44531929464708539242010-08-16T09:43:17.562-05:002010-08-16T09:43:17.562-05:00So have you talked to the goat lady to see what sh...So have you talked to the goat lady to see what she is doing to control it in her own herd since the vet said she had a positive??Colorful Coloradohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13716790489536117334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362469945181286987.post-25439884291100812232010-08-14T17:53:54.340-05:002010-08-14T17:53:54.340-05:00That is such a scary and sad situation. I agree pl...That is such a scary and sad situation. I agree plan C really isn't a plan at all. <br /><br />Not sure if this information will be helpful or not, but one thing I read (Coleby again) was the main mineral needed, if Johnes is to be avoided, is copper. She says, as long as goats are being properly fed it is neither a risk or a possibility. In spite of oft repeated warnings of the extreme contagiousness of the disease, in reality well kept herds where the diet is minerally balanced, the accidental introduction of a case of Johnes seldom has a recurrence. <br /><br />I'm just telling you this so you know and maybe will do some further research into the goats diet and find a way around all the heartache and pain. I will suggest again that anyone who wants healthy goats should really read Pat Coleby's book 'Natural Goat Care'<br /><br />I do hope you are not offended by my comment and I feel a very heartfelt sorrow for the decisions you have to make. I would be devastated as I know you are.Linda Foleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16875718412873470143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362469945181286987.post-20293923083383954632010-08-14T08:27:20.202-05:002010-08-14T08:27:20.202-05:00Whatever you decide to do Kris we will be behind y...Whatever you decide to do Kris we will be behind you 100%!! <br /><br />This is a tough/horrible situation to be in.Kelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14363876851539226250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362469945181286987.post-86672891570374662402010-08-14T02:08:52.752-05:002010-08-14T02:08:52.752-05:00How very sad. My heart hurts for you Krissy. I a...How very sad. My heart hurts for you Krissy. I am so glad that Patty and Alicia are working to help. <br /><br />Makes me want to go to Wisconsin, find the Goat Lady <br />give her a good SMACK!<br />then maybe another one for good measure.. No the first SMACK did the trick.janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08343230467500234276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362469945181286987.post-9769305686112215302010-08-14T01:57:26.057-05:002010-08-14T01:57:26.057-05:00oh Krissy, I'm so sad for you that you have t...oh Krissy, I'm so sad for you that you have this goat problem and hard choices to make. The goat guy left before I got his number but I'll get it tomorrow and call you. He seemed very adamant that you don't have to put any goat down which is way opposite than what the agricultural board says. hmmmmmAliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524296138874074689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362469945181286987.post-22412818917825237072010-08-13T23:29:03.100-05:002010-08-13T23:29:03.100-05:00Before you do anything, the goat expert at my chur...Before you do anything, the goat expert at my church wants to talk to you. His name is Paul and he has a herd of Boer goats in Missouri. He knows lots about goats and wants to give you some advice. Will you call him? Alicia is getting his number tonight.PAK ARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11985770093478778520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362469945181286987.post-10758453242523805832010-08-13T22:49:12.178-05:002010-08-13T22:49:12.178-05:00Just so you all know, plan C is not really a plan....Just so you all know, plan C is not really a plan. I was thinking that thought just after I got the news on Jujus positive test. That was more of a running away from the problem and never ever haveing to make this call agin. No goats, no worries about Johne's.Aunt Krissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17358159879516857766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362469945181286987.post-8080565748072875212010-08-13T21:25:54.399-05:002010-08-13T21:25:54.399-05:00Aunt Krissy, if you go with plan C, you will be he...Aunt Krissy, if you go with plan C, you will be heartbroken. It will be worse than if you tried to make things better.<br /><br />I understand how Plan B is easier in a lot of ways. But, you will still feel bad. If you put the goats down, will your heart go out of having goats at all? Ask and consider that carefully before you make a decision. <br /><br />Putting Maggie down, perhaps unnecessarily will hurt. Test Maggie, test the soil, then decide. That is what my husband would advise me to do (since all critter decisions are really mine). There's no need to be hasty and make hard decisions until you know the outcome of the soil test and Maggie's test.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362469945181286987.post-19243809168500368962010-08-13T20:53:59.791-05:002010-08-13T20:53:59.791-05:00I have no idea what I'd do if I were you. Wait...I have no idea what I'd do if I were you. Wait to see if Maggie's test comes back positive before you do anything. Then go through your scenerios again. <br /><br />Whatever you plan to do I'm behind ya. I'm thinking of you all the time. I try and think what I'd do if I were in your shoes.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10272909221294270344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362469945181286987.post-62317090857008807462010-08-13T20:29:25.226-05:002010-08-13T20:29:25.226-05:00This is just my opinion, but I think Plan B looks ...This is just my opinion, but I think Plan B looks very wise, especially since Johne's is bad. Whatever you do, good luck.tainterturtleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10307790480251741661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362469945181286987.post-21198550929689326712010-08-13T20:27:23.581-05:002010-08-13T20:27:23.581-05:00Seems to me that the goat lady is not taking this ...Seems to me that the goat lady is not taking this issue very seriously. She sold you a positive goat and then you took them both back for breeding. She could have all sorts of Johns disease in her flock. I don't envy you the decision. Maybe you can test your soil, it will be negative and you wont' have to move any goats at all. Wait three years before breeding anybody and voila, problem solved. As long as Kellie doesn't mix her goats with any other of their kind, it could be kept contained and not spread further. Can it spread to cows?PAK ARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11985770093478778520noreply@blogger.com