tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743489061168063955.post7760795356546225616..comments2023-10-17T08:33:25.864-04:00Comments on small farm girl: Goodbye Jack...small farm girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01485314092236803411noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743489061168063955.post-53468012286902980582015-12-03T13:26:23.081-05:002015-12-03T13:26:23.081-05:00Thanks once again for the nice comments.
Fiona, I ...Thanks once again for the nice comments.<br />Fiona, I think we are going to wait a little before we get another dog. We are gonna let the dog pick us. <br />Texomamorganlady, that's one smart goat!!!! LOL!!!<br />small farm girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01485314092236803411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743489061168063955.post-56652955806857477762015-12-02T19:56:15.794-05:002015-12-02T19:56:15.794-05:00I hate rehoming, but if animal's life is at st...I hate rehoming, but if animal's life is at stake, or another animal's life is because of the other, you do what you have to. We had to rehome a goat, who learned to escape our (very good)4ft fencing. We put up electric, she went over the gate. We put electric over the gate, she jumped from the roof of her house, we moved the house and then, she learned to RIDE THE SHEEP to the corner and jump the fence, electric and all! I didn't want her to be coyote bait, so we found her a proper home, with 5 foot(plus electric) fencing. Once a dog is fixated on chickens, it's nearly impossible to stop. Sounds like you found an appropriate home, and good luck finding a suitable farm dog.texomamorganladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06066415340321509730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743489061168063955.post-50651152921286161862015-12-02T18:32:00.015-05:002015-12-02T18:32:00.015-05:00You made the best decision. You need a dog that ca...You made the best decision. You need a dog that can understand small livestock. Chickens are so important for a farmstead and their loss is too great. You will find that great farm dog. Have you considered English Shepards?Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05348495575211204989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743489061168063955.post-79654566574440170822015-12-01T10:07:23.938-05:002015-12-01T10:07:23.938-05:00You're very brave. Its hard to do something li...You're very brave. Its hard to do something like this, BUT!! It sounds like he is going to have a blast with his new family! What is more fun than having a mob of kids to play with? You did what is best for all of you. Good luck finding another outside doggie. I agree, the shelter dogs are diamonds in the ruff ( pun intended ). Its the only place we've gotten our dogs, and each of them have been gems on our little farm. Keep us posted!The Kelly's Adventures in KYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16645107231194722019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743489061168063955.post-79868456232883528852015-12-01T02:44:10.883-05:002015-12-01T02:44:10.883-05:00You made a very wise decision for both the dog and...You made a very wise decision for both the dog and yourselves. One of our rottweiller girls took to killing chickens when she was a puppy, but we managed to stop her from doing so....didn't use any particular method that I can remember but she did stop. She also chases cars but only when she is in the field and they are on the opposite side of the fence. <br />I am sure that you will connect with the right dog when it is the time for you to do so. xVerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235143664894609891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743489061168063955.post-81108923690392243982015-11-30T22:09:52.172-05:002015-11-30T22:09:52.172-05:00Sometimes we have to rehome animals. For their sak...Sometimes we have to rehome animals. For their sake and ours. You found him a good home, it sounds like one he will love. <br /><br />I am having to rehome Skittles our little Whether goat. Since Cube passed away he has just done awful, he isn't eating good, he maws a lot. He is lost. We don't have any other goats and do not plan to get more. He needs some other animals to be with. He is a clown and a good fella, I think I will be able to find him a good pet home. Texanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560812716080117867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743489061168063955.post-45416545737537557672015-11-30T21:35:54.997-05:002015-11-30T21:35:54.997-05:00Thanks everyone for the nice comments. They do mak...Thanks everyone for the nice comments. They do make me feel better. And don't worry Longtime wife, I don't think I could keep those goof head Aussies outside. Lol. I would miss tripping over them. Lolsmall farm girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01485314092236803411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743489061168063955.post-83602177736479798562015-11-30T20:00:05.061-05:002015-11-30T20:00:05.061-05:00Please don't use the Aussie, they need to be a...Please don't use the Aussie, they need to be around their people, and it will kill their spirit to do that. Get a guardian dog, one that was bred to live outside and protect.longtime wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16943663153016717921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743489061168063955.post-50948386180355843302015-11-30T17:49:15.320-05:002015-11-30T17:49:15.320-05:00When I saw the headline, I thought Jack had crosse...When I saw the headline, I thought Jack had crossed the Rainbow Bridge so reading this was a relief. Sometimes dogs just aren't a good fit and you've done the right thing for all of you in rehoming him. Sounds like he's going to a wonderful family and he will be a happy, happy dog! God bless, JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743489061168063955.post-88181945474373975062015-11-30T17:06:48.208-05:002015-11-30T17:06:48.208-05:00:( I'm sorry. I know it must have been hard ...:( I'm sorry. I know it must have been hard to rehome him, but for your peace of mind and Jack's safety, it was the right thing to do. ~Hugs~Felinaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07997272830181104083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743489061168063955.post-34781547573473314392015-11-30T17:06:37.818-05:002015-11-30T17:06:37.818-05:00I am sorry to hear this about your dog. I once had...I am sorry to hear this about your dog. I once had a dog that I had to get rid of, too. I was in high school and it broke my heart. Unfortunately the dog had a bad habit of escaping our fence, chasing anything that moved and barked all day and all night. Drove the neighbors insane and the city fined my mom. So off the dog went. To a farm. It was someone that my dad knew so we could get updates. She was happy as ever, chased anything she liked and lived out her days in bliss. Much better situation than our house. I missed her greatly, but was relieved she was so happy. So, feel low. Miss him. But take joy in the fact that he will be happy at his new home. Preppin in a trailer parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01585593343831983791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743489061168063955.post-62133092171989445942015-11-30T16:53:13.752-05:002015-11-30T16:53:13.752-05:00I've had to re-home a couple of dogs, it's...I've had to re-home a couple of dogs, it's so hard to do. Good for you for doing what's best for Jack (and your farm). Hugs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com