gift refused by amish

I cannot figure it - if she has mixed breeds then why would she balk at a nice cross you were offering? I think she might have this one idea stuck in her head and she hasn't been willing to expand her options. Although maybe the real issue is the buck's age and he can't breed for the upcoming kidding season? Though if it was that, then why didn't she simply say I can't use a buckling that young. Regardless, I think she could have been more gracious when turning you down.

This isn't an Amish thing as much as it would be a Luthern, Catholic, Baptist, etc. thing. A gift was offered, but she refused. Nice gesture, but she wasn't interested. I think I may have refused a young 2 month old with unknown health status as well, but I would be flattered that someone cared to offer it. Some poeple, Amish and non-Amish, are more reserved and will not thank you as much as you expected, but do we give gifts for the graititude we hope to receive or just to make the other person happy? I agree with the other peron who responded...never give an animal as a gift before contacting the person first and asking specifically if they want it. A friend bought me a pal hamster for my orginial hamster one time without asking, and my first hamster was killed that night by the new one.

Was the buck disbudded or dehorned? I beleive the Amish will not take an animal that has been altered.

Sorry to quote another cliche...but beggars cant be choosers.

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It does seem strange. Perhaps she was hoping you'ld give her the Nubian buckling instead...