Buck going into freezer

mpete · #21 09/06/11, 02:37 PM

@ mike chs: they have a special banding tool often used for cattle called a calicrator (sp?) Also, sometimes if the buck is not that large (under a year) then a larger banding tool "might" work. Then there is always the vet. When doing an older buck, it definitely helps to have a couple good strong pair of hands to assist.... laying him on his side is useful as well.

HappyFarmer · #22 09/06/11, 04:45 PM

This is a good reminder to anyone who owns bucks, or even over protective mothers. You just never know when they might do something.

I'm sorry you were hurt.
HF

HDRider · #23 09/07/11, 09:38 AM

Take the SOB out!

Everyone clear what that means?

gracie88 · #24 09/07/11, 11:12 AM

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Backforty, dh plans on castrating him then feeding him well for a week then butchering him.

It's like revenge twice

It's a good idea. We had to do a buckling a bit under a year and not in rut and there was still that faint hint of buckiness. There was lots of curry and chili here for a while.

andabigmac · #25 09/07/11, 11:50 AM

Holy Cow! Ouch! That one rated pretty high on my cringe-o-meter. You poor thing.

We did an older wether that was pretty strong. He hadn't been castrated properly. Just be liberal on the spices. Wine usually cures stinky goat meat. We made a lot of green chile with our guy. It was outstanding.

I hope you heal quickly. Catch up on your reading, knitting, sleeping, whatever. Just take it easy.

Pony · #26 09/07/11, 08:13 PM

OWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOUCH!!!

Oh, no! I've been side-slammed in the knee just a little bit and it hurt like all H-E-double-hockey-sticks. Can't imagine the agonizing pain that stinky buck put on you!

Yes, CASTRATE HIM! And not just b/c it will make the meat taste better - but b/c it will be sweet revenge. Grrr!

God bless you with quick, complete healing, and with VERY tasty goat meat.

Suzyq2u · #27 09/07/11, 10:20 PM

OUCH! Hope he's tasty!

Oat Bucket Farm · #28 09/08/11, 01:40 AM

Oh ouch! I hope you heal quickly and the buck is tasty.

gina kay · #29 09/08/11, 11:35 AM

Mary, I normally won't let the grandkids in the buck's pen but he's been tied, but I understand your point because you never know when a child will wander too close. Those grandkids are moving to VA the end of this month.
My butt is getting tired of sitting and lying down 24/7. And, yeah, getting caught up on reading, internet, crocheting and "Young and the Restless".

lovinthislife · #30 09/08/11, 11:42 AM

Gina, I think when you eat that darn goat, you ought to go out and sit in front of the others and let them know what happens if they mess with mama! lol And I would enjoy every single bite in his memory. haha hope your up and better soon.

gina kay · #31 10/16/11, 07:51 PM

Still unable to walk. Had the cast removed a week ago Friday. Dr still doesn't want to do any weight bearing for another 6 weeks. He said the bones have healed but said if I put weight on it I may end up needing a knee replacement. So the wheelchair will be my best friend awhile longer. I wouldn't be able to walk now anyway even if I had the go ahead to try because I can barely flex my knee. He told me to keep trying to straighten my leg. Have no insurance for rehab so I'll get my dh to take my foot and gently try to straighten my leg....after I take some pain pills. I go back to the dr Nov 17th.

Cheryl aka JM · #32 10/16/11, 08:34 PM

That really sucks~ I feel your pain. The 6 weeks will be a pain but you'll get through it~ and 6 months from now it will just be a cautionary tale you tell others. (my hip surgery was 6 months ago tomorrow, I spent 7 weeks in a wheelchair, I barely limp now)

stormwalker · #33 10/16/11, 08:51 PM

Man! When I think of it-I've been really lucky!

Ranger · #34 10/16/11, 09:22 PM

So, how does the buck taste?!!

eggzackly · #35 10/17/11, 05:06 AM

I am glad you are alive. A few years ago, an older woman here in town was killed on her front porch by her own buck.

Hang in there with the rehab. It hurts like CRAZY to get a joint working that has been set too long in a cast. I had hand surgery and my thumb froze. It works now, but never got back full use after surgery. It feels like hot searing ripping pain if I stretch it farther than it wants to go.

Hang in there, and do post pics of your first plate of revenge. They say it is best served cold, lol. Got any cold recipes for buck?

pop5 · #36 10/17/11, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by gina kay

Last month, on the 24th, I was out feeding critters. Fed the Boer buck feed and hay with no problem (he tends to dislike me at times) and previous day fed him with no problem. Went to take him his water and he decided to ram me in the side of the right knee full force. He's full grown and huge! Luckily he was tied since he had escaped his pen earlier. I had to belly crawl to get out of his reach since I was unable to stand on that leg. Talk about serious pain! I've had multiple surgeries but nothing compared to this pain-wise! I was throwing up and almost passed out from the pain. The end of the femur (thigh bone) had rammed into the top of the tibia (shin bone) when he rammed the knee from the side. The tibia has a crack down it and there is a portion of crunched cartilage. Also the motion stretched the ligaments and tendons on the other side of the knee. I'm in a long leg cast from toes to 8" above the knee for the next 4 weeks then a hinged brace for a while. Needless to say the buck is going to be butchered when dh has the extra time.

My friend told me her buck was just the same, she had him castrated and now he's lovely and gentle, she wont be butchering him. Sounded painful, i didnt realise they could cause so much harm i hope you recover soon.

mpete · #37 10/17/11, 01:21 PM

I am so sorry...

Does anyone have any tips for home P.T? I know that if I warm/massage muscles before using them it sometimes helps. I have heard that comfrey poltices help healing... I have used them on my childrens broken bones and sprained joints (I'm a 9 yr wrestling mom vet).

BarbadosSheep · #38 10/17/11, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by eggzackly

I am glad you are alive. A few years ago, an older woman here in town was killed on her front porch by her own buck.

wow...can you imagine how terrifying a full-out attack like that must have been?

andabigmac · #39 10/17/11, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mpete

I am so sorry...

Does anyone have any tips for home P.T? I know that if I warm/massage muscles before using them it sometimes helps. I have heard that comfrey poltices help healing... I have used them on my childrens broken bones and sprained joints (I'm a 9 yr wrestling mom vet).

I second the comfrey poultice. DS was hit by a car when he was little and mangled his leg. Long story short, he couldn't straighten his leg despite 3x/week pt. They were going to basically straighten his leg forcefully for him if they didn't see improvement. We made comfrey poultices and applied 2x/day. Within a week he had gained 13 degrees of mobility. His dr. and therapist were amazed. It stained his knee brown for a while though.

gina kay · #40 10/18/11, 06:32 PM

Thanks for the advice on using comfrey. Where can I get some? I know nothing about about comfrey so any advice on how to use it and where to get it would be helpful. The buck is in the freezer and we plan on having it for Christmas (dh's plan). That calf is an inch larger in diameter than the left. When the cast came off the foot was swollen and the dr said it'd improve and it has. I guess it's all from the lack of exercise.