What would YOU do?? If anything...

[BoerMomma]

Do you guys remember my red boer doeling?? Well when I was told I had to move animals I found a wonderful home for her, the lady updates me regularly. I JUST got an update tonight as this week has been pretty hectic for her. Anyways, I sold her for $200 which is what I paid for her just a couple weeks prior. I had always wondered why this doeling never really "played" or did much of anything, she always stood in the corner of their pen by herself. Well I got an update Sunday night I believe, this lady told me she suspected "Rosie" had bad vision. She had one of her breeder friends over to look at her and she said the same thing, so she had a vet appt the next day. Monday morning Rosie started have seizures.....the vet confirmed and old injury to her head that had been progressively causing swelling she is completely blind in her right eye and can see very little in her left. I am obviously very upset about this as they had high hopes for her and so did I! This lady is NOT putting her down, or getting rid of her. They love her to death and after only having her for a week are completely in love with her.

I offered her back her $200 even though I don't have it (right now). She is ok with me paying her in "payments." She also wants me to come see her every now and then.

I emailed the breeder I got her from. Not really sure what else to do...I'm annoyed to say the least, but maybe they didn't know?? I have no idea what to think December sucks. The "angelversary" is coming up for my youngest daughter's father's death, I had to get rid of 3/4 of my animals, and now this?! Not to mention all the darn money I poured into my "hobby" and got screwed out of it all .....gahhhh I just want to cry

[ann in tn]

I think you are making the best of a bad situation. I do not have goats but love reading this forum about these addictive animals. I would have done the same in your position as far as offering the money back even if I had to do it in payments. Hopefully the breeder sees it the same way.

[LFRJ]

Sounds like you found some wonderful buyers for your goats. If they are willing to continue to care for the animal and are willing to allow you to make payments, they seem like someone I'd want to keep as a customer.

Perhaps, in lieu of the $200, she will accept a second goat from you, if you are still in need of reducing your herd. This could be good for all involved: you continue to reduce your herd, you'll know your animal(s) are getting a good home, you won't have to pinch pennies to make up the $200 and Rosie will have a familiar friend. Just a thought.

As for the doelings condition, where did the head injury occur? Your place? or with the original breeder? You could ask about it, but I wouldn't expect much compensation since you no longer have a doe to return. Overall, I'd look at the bright side and maintain good relations with Rosie's new owner, even if you have to repay the $200. Sounds like decent people. SOmeday you will have goats again, and may even be able to get some of your line back from her. Who knows.
Sorry to hear these are troubling times for you.

Two cents.

[KrisD]

Sorry you are having such bad luck recently. It seems like when this stuff happens it always comes in waves.
As for the doeling, if I were them I would get her a young wether friend to be her buddy maybe something small like a pigmy or Nigie. If they pen them together she will learn to follow what he's doing and where he goes. It's amazing how animals adapt. Glad they are keeping her. They can always breed her so she passes on her good genetics. The blindness won't affect the future kids.

My friend had an Appaloosa that was completely blind and he followed his pet got everywhere. It was the funniest thing I ever saw. A great big Appy mare and a little pigmy seeing eye goat.

[Backfourty,MI.]

A seperate pen with a wether is a Great idea & Manah is going to have a couple extra wethers as soon as she convinces her husband to bring them home but not sure how far you live away from her!

Also in stead of the $200.00 back another doe would be perfect & save you cash right now when you need it for holidays.
Too bad about the little doe but I doubt if you'll get much help from the original breeder.

Things are going to get better so hang in there!

[Minelson]

I do believe that all of Boermoms goats are gone except for the 2 boys she kept. I may be wrong but that is the impression I have.
If the swelling goes down, will the vision return or is this permanent damage? Is she being treated for brain swelling?
I am so sorry you keep getting hit with bad news. ((((hugs))))

[BoerMomma]

Yes, the only goats I have left are my boys. Vet says its permanent and she is on antibiotics and some type of anti-inflammatory. It did not happen at my house. She is fortunately willing to wait until after the holidays for me to repay her. She breeds boers, and her farm also doubles as a therapy barn, she is deaf herself. WONDERFUL lady. The last she told me before we went to bed last night is she is very happy, she is not "mad" at me because she knows I had no idea there was anything wrong with Rosie. Right now she has her set up in a horse stall, where she can easily find food, water, and hay (Rosie smells and feels her way around) she also picked out another goat whom is compatible with Rosie and has put a big bell on this goat and Rosie follows her around as she can hear the bell. Even out in the field.