Zach, don’t be so hard on yourselves! You are human and human’s make mistakes. We are with you, and feel very sad about this baby. It’s always a learning experience. Forgive yourselves and move on. We love and trust you guys. You’re very good to your animals, and we know you do the very best you can. ♥️🙏🏼♥️
Absolutely Ms. Judy! 🤗🤗🙏🙏. We've all learned so much from y'all! You have such big hearts for your family, your land, your life, and for your animals. We all make mistakes and don't listen to our guts when we should. I'm so sorry for your loss. Like us, you're still learning too ❤️. You're so amazing. I'm sorry for your pain. God bless 🙏
Sometimes things just happen. It's a hard lesson and not a fun lesson. You all are so good at what you do. Please don't be hard on yourselves. Next time will be better.
Zach, I just looked at the title and looked at your face and pause the video so I'm not even one second into the video, and I just want to say that YOU and JEN ARE EXCELLENT FARMERS, and I know this video was put out several days ago and I'm just now getting around to seeing it, and I hope you're still not dwelling on whatever happened. I'm 58 now and I learned when I was a teenager that it's not what happens to you, it's how you DEAL with what HAPPENS to you, that determines your fate AND future! You'll learn from this and will still love you and support you guys in your endeavors because you guys are an amazing family and you are an amazing farmer!
My gut instinct said I shouldn't get into a medical transport driver's car. A few hours later he hit a highway divider at my head where I was lying down after back surgery. Injuries - traumatic brain injury, broken neck, torn vertebral artery causing blood clot to cerebellum causing stroke, broken ribs and nose, scalp lacerations. Listen to that "still small voice" please.
Your honesty & advice are most appreciated. Running a homestead with animals is not always easy. Tomorrow will be a bit better .Thoughts & prayers , Stivers Family.
Now stop that guilt. You have learned from this. BUT there will be more lessons. You all are so wonderful. Saying a prayer for you all right now. We Love you 😘
It is spring and ironically Easter when we remember the death of our Savior and celebrate His resurrection and the new life we have in Him!! Living on a farm can be so hard especially when we do faithfully care for those in our charge. 🐐May the Lord bless you with healing and celebrate the little ones in your care- you both are so loving! Happy Easter✝️💐
“I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.” -Maya Angelou Don’t be so hard on yourself you both take great care of your animals. Life happens and we learn from it for sure. Love y’all.
Thank you for sharing! One of my favorite things about this channel is how you and Jen always own your triumphs AND defeats. Your success AND your mistakes. You're real people living and learning just like the rest of us. Keep doing what you're doing Stivers Homestead!
As someone that uses your channel as a super dream because I'm just a townhouse renter currently but aspire to own property, thank you SO MUCH for sharing the highs and the lows across the board. It's truly so helpful and I can't tell ya'll how much I appreciate your family.
Zach and Jen, I am so, so sorry for your loss. To anyone that feels the need to comment in an unpleasant fashion. Shame,shame on you . No one has the right to judge anyone especially Zach and Jen love their animals like their kids. Prayers for your family
I love the Stivers Family. And yes, Follow your instincts. Take accountability. My animals always came first, I needed them to help my family, Milk, Butter, Soap, eggs, and yes meat. And not to forget the garden. The work is hard, unforgiving but with God's help, Love and his watchful eye, it was worth the sacrifices. I am so very sorry for your loss.
No judgement here. Thank you for being so transparent. Death on the farm IS hard, but like you said it's a lesson to learn from. Don't beat yourself up for it. We love y'all :)
I'm so sorry that the little baby died but don't be too hard on yourselves you did what you thought was right you thought the baby was nursing good and you wanted Mama to raise her baby and feed her baby you did what you thought was right y'all are good farmers like you said you love your animals and you take good care of them you did a good job even though you don't think so. Love you guys 🥰
I was on a hobby farm for almost all my life, this happens no matter how well we do, bad things do happen. I appreciate that you do care about your animals and that you are real with us your viewers. So many UA-camrs would hide bad times, and basically be fake. Please don't be so hard on yourself and I do hope people understand...if any negative comments please ignore and don't let this affect you at all. I been here a long while, you are great people! 🤗🤗
Zach and Jen, I jumped right in with you in the excitement of watching the triplets come into this world…and my heart aches for you and the children too, in the loss of that baby goat. Please lay a flower on that special burial spot from me and the many others whose hearts are also broken. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
We all fall short, we learn and move forward with grace and are humbled. And please don’t beat yourselves up! All of us that have farms deal with tragedy on some level some times. Prayers going out for your family and may peace in your hearts be filled by Gods love and strength . 💞
So sorry for your loss. I really appreciate you always being open and honest and sharing all the lessons you have learned. I hope you find some comfort. ❤️ 🙏
I appreciate this so much. I am new to having farm animals (chickens) and we recently lost one that was 6 months old. I was upset we only had 5 egg layers and her name was Becky. It taught me a lot about what emergency plans I need to have in place and what I was willing to do to save an animal in my care. Honestly, you could have went either way with this. In nature, the weak generally do not survive but I also understand wanting to have every animal make it. I am sending you all good vibes and no judgement, here's to learning experiences.
Greetings from East Texas! It’s called learning. Not failing. I am sorry for your loss and the emotional hurt you are experiencing. Be encouraged. Blessings to you all
So sorry for the loss. Don’t be too hard on yourself. I know all loss is hard. Thank you for being so vulnerable and transparent with us. You guys are awesome homesteaders and we are so blessed to be allowed to get a window into your wisdom and things you are learning. Thank you so much. Stay blessed love you all.
You're right in one sense...should've, could've, would've never ever helps anyone or anything! You definitely have the right attitude for this truly unfortunate situation. Truly sorry for your loss and pray for peace for all of your family. 🙏💕
My husband and I really appreciate your honesty and that you show real life and that homesteading isn't all roses. There are difficult lessons to learn on the homestead. We love you guys!
I haven't been following you for long. I come from a long line of farmers and I know that things don't always go the way we would like. Don't be so hard on yourself.
Zach, I’m so sorry that you are hurting. I want you to know that often times runts have something else wrong with them. I grew up on a farm and have bottle fed runts. Some didn’t make it anyway. Maybe the baby would have made it but there is a good chance it wouldn’t have. Big hugs!
I haven't followed you long. Not even sure how I came across you. But it was your genuine honesty and kindness that made me want to subscribe and come back regularly to see how your family is doing and what you are all up to. I'm truly sorry your family is going through this. I thank you for being open, honest and caring about it. It takes strength. People need to see that kind of strength. If I could say it this way, it's a good witness. But as you go along now, let guilt go by the wayside and be replaced with conviction. It'll do you good. Guilt won't. God bless you and comfort you.
As long as you learn from your mistakes, you've gained. It's hard on the heart, I know, but part of the learning process always is with animals. You'll get better as you gain experience.
My new motto has been "If you think it, do it!" Many times I have gotten busy or been away from the farm and things go south. It's just a lesson in humility and a reminder. You are wonderful farmers and very courageous. Thank you for all your content and sharing these tough moments with us.
Thank you both for being so vulnerable and helping to educate other homesteaders. I appreciate your compassion even when it comes to harvesting the animals we raise. Please keep doing what you all do and know you are loved and appreciated. Blessings 😊
Having livestock is a tough road, there are highs and lows. Life throws us curve balls and sometimes we miss the clues and we rethink our choices. Life goes on and next time you will act and have the experience to draw from which means we continue to learn. Those who throw stones are not worth a second thought. Born and raised on a working milking and grain farm. So I cast no stones.
Hats off to you guys for teaching the world how to be responsible farmers. Your honesty will help save thousands of baby goats all over the world. The love and care you have for your animals is beautiful to see. Sending love from the UK ❤️
I'm so sorry that you had to go through this. Thank you for sharing this terrible experience with us. As a budding homesteader I recently struggled with a tough loss of my chicken. The sadness and guilt had me questioning my ability to care for bigger farm animals. In reality I did everything I knew how to do to care for my sick bird. I know i would be heartbroken to experience what you've just been through, but hearing your story gives me hope that I will be strong enough if/when tragedy strikes at a larger scale. Thank you for sharing.
Awww Zack, so so sorry. Thank you for your honesty. I had to put a hen out of her misery last week. She’d been sick, took her to the vet to make sure it wasn’t the you know what-and it wasn’t. Gave her meds for 7 days. Had to keep her in solitary cuz we couldn’t eat any eggs from her for 30 days after the the end of her round of meds. She started going down hill-I realized that I had made a horrid mistake of putting too small a waterer in her pen-she couldn’t get her beak far enough in the water to drink. I’d given her a smaller water setup so she’s have more room to move around. I immediately started giving her more water through a syringe. She rallied, for a few days, and then went downhill fast. When I found her on her side feet up in the air, and her head hanging out of the cage, it broke my heart. I gently picked her up, and could see that the other chickens had pecked on her a little. She was still alive but shivering. She laid her head on my chest and closed her eyes. I wrapped her in a towel and held her till she quit shivering. Then I humanely sent her to animal heaven. It’s so hard when we truly care…. We want our animals to have the best life possible… I just barely got home from driving 4 hours to pick up a used goat milking stand. I’m still sitting in my pickup in the wind, hail, sleet, snow and rain; watching your video; and crying for your loss. I am getting ready to delve into milk goats (2)! I’ve never had them, never milked one-don’t know anything about it, but trying to learn all I can. Hugs to you all.
I hate the loss happened but love that you had the guts to approach it as you did. It is how you, myself and others learn. Thank you for sharing all that comes with having a homestead. Blessings to you, your family and farm.
Zack & Jen, anyone that stays up around the clock parenting your animal giving birth says a lot. It says you are both loving and caring people. You put your animals over yourself. Keep your heads up because the farm needs you. Regards from GA
Thank you for being so open about what happens on you farm. It helps so many to learn and grow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you process this loss.
Truly Sincere with Love! I know you all hurt about this but your always transparent and no Bull. We love that about you! Chin up it happens and it happens to everyone in every form but maybe a different time in life. Loss is real and it hurts. Take care! Prayers
I see and feel all of the passion and love for all of your animals in each of your videos that each of you have. I’m so very sorry for your loss 🙏😢 Prayers for all of you for your loss. ❤️
I'm so sorry that the little one passed. You are both caring and thoughtful with your animals and the fact that you feel so bad, says a lot about you. There is a season for grieving loss, but please accept God's will that perhaps you could have saved it, but perhaps there were reasons we don't know why it seemed to be doing well and then did not make it. Hugs to all of you. 🤗🙏🙏
This really is the hardest part of farming and having pets. We've all been through it and you never get used to it as some people say. But all we can do is strive to do better each day. Much love to all of you. I'm so sorry for your loss. 🥰🤗
Thank you so much for sharing this. I needed to hear this. We found one of our babies Sunday afternoon after getting home from Easter celebrations. She had just turned a year old in March, our buck had gotten a hold of her a few weeks ago and now she is gone. We checked her over there was no signs of trauma or anything else. We called the vet to ask questions and he really didn't have anything. All we can figure is the night she stayed out last weekend she got wet and cold and probably ended up with a chill that we didn't catch in time. We are heartbroken. I am so sorry for your loss but thank you for sharing.
Zach, when you are dealing with animals its a judgment call and sometimes things work out and sometimes it dosent. im sorry for your loss. please don't beat yourself up life is a learning experience.❤
Hugs to all of you .Love your family.your compassion,move on ,And forgive yourself. Life is a learning curve. Respect your openness God Bless. You and your families.human ,and animals.Happpy Easter
Praying for y’all! Loss isn’t easy, and it’s so obvious you all love your animals! Don’t beat yourself up...it’s a learning experience....love your authenticity!
I’m so sorry Zack. That’s horrible. I’m so sorry this happened!! Your all loved and we know where your hearts are. Love your family and all of your farm friends. Chin up and hugs to you all. ❤️😘🇨🇦
I'm really sorry to hear of the babies passing. I know you guys take these things to heart. That makes you good people and good farmers. It's going to happen. We are human. We all make mistakes. Please don't beat yourself up over it. Learn from the mistake and move forward. Good bless you both. Just pray for help with moving forward.
So sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing this when you didnt have to. It is important that everyone learn that loss happens, even with the best efforts put forth. Just know that we love you! Sending prayers for you and your family from southern Indiana.
I’m so sorry to hear about your baby. Please don’t be too hard on yourselves. You two do so much good. You work hard for your family (including the animals). Prayers for the rest of the babies and for your hearts. Sending you hugs.
It's not your fault, it is what it is. You now know, what to do next time you have triplets. There's a lesson in everything that happens in our lives, just latch on to the positive and keep trucking along on ya homestead.hugs to you, Jen & kids.
I love you STIVER'S ❤❤❤❤ ! Keep your head up Zach , sometimes in the business of life it's easy to over look thing's ! It's not anyone's fault 🙏 LOVE AND PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY !!🙏
Y'all are amazing farmers, homesteaders, teachers, etc. you guys are doing your best. We see it. We give y'all grace. We all Thank you for always sharing your thoughts and knowledge with us. We all Thank you for the content you create. We all Thank you for the lessons. We all appreciate y'all! 💕🌟
Anyone that would leave a negative comment is someone who hasn't been in the exact same position. My first season at a sheep ranch I learned the same lesson exactly from a mama that had triplets and the sweet little black baby lamb didn't make it. It was my first time I didn't know enough no one taught me and I also had to mourn that sweet little thing that I was so attached to instantly. I'm so sorry for your loss. It was wonderful and exciting being thrown into the position of working that ranch after just a few days of learning the basics like a dream come true. I learned real quick there's a lot more to it and some lessons don't get taught until you come across them.
We've had deaths on our homestead too. We've cried over each one too. We have an area where we bury our livestock that passed on from old age or our own failures. They're here with us still, named too. Love everyone of our livestock babies! Old to the young! It's hard! I'm sorry you're going through this.
Hey Zach, I am a new subscriber from Country Victoria in Australia. I found you guys on UA-cam a few days ago and have been watching every time I sit down for a cuppa. The realness that you and your wife bring is so humbling and beautiful. I hope you never stop to sharing based on the few that have nothing better to do with there time. You have definitely had an impact on me and I look forward to watching your spring days come as we are headed into winter. God bless.
Thoughts and prayers are with the Stivers. You are human and there is not one human that is perfect. You learned a hard lesson but you must go on. All of us are out here cheering you on and thank you for the honesty. Take care and God Bless.
We're sorry for your loss. If you didn't feel what your feeling you would NOT be a good farmer. You are the best, beautiful heart. Much love to you and Jen
Hey please don't take it out on yourselves, I don't know how it is to have farm animals but I as well as you guys have a heart and love your animals. All you can do is go forward from here. Love what you guys do and I look forward everyday to your video's
Aw I am so sorry. I always feel so responsible when an animal dies. Next time you will know that you need to do what you feel in your gut and don't worry about what others may think. You guys care so much for all of your animals. Heck, you even gave Charlie every opportunity to do better.
Thank y'all for being real and kind enough to pass on the needed knowledge through your experiences at the best of times and even more precious the sharing of the reality that it's not always "just nature" in the great hopefulness that NO ONE has to ever feel the way these things cause us to HURT! I have been in this same situation (another animal) and I didn't listen to my gut and afterwards I felt like I had been kicked in my gut. (I was guilt ridden 😪) It is so hard sometimes but we have to stay as strong as possible, because like you, and most others in this same position, I had more animals that I was responsible for and they counted on me for keeping them maintained and I now know that they were a big part of what got me through the process ❤. I pray that this video sticks with whoever may be faced with a similar or same situation, and keeps them from any possible grief or regrets ❤. Y'all are in my thoughts and prayers for comfort. I love y'all and God bless.
Zach it's hard yes, you are not the only ones who have missed the following your gut nor will you be the last. Thank you for being honest, your grief over what happened is fully noticed. Please grieve the loss and pick yourselves back up. Prayers for your family during this time.
No matter how long you've raised animals, there is always going to be lessons to learn everyday. After 30 yrs of raising goats, I just recently lost my beautiful Nubian milker "Mabel". She was fine one minute, and after one hard push she died. Don't know what I could have done differently, but still feel the guilt of obviously not doing all that I should have. Don't continue to beat yourselves up because you've gained some valuable experience even though heartbreaking! Thoughts and prayers sent your way.😢❤🙏
It's so easy to judge from the sidelines. Understandably, you see it as "failure". Don't be too hard on yourself and leave the hateful comments for what they are. We all make the wrong choice sometimes, not listening enough to our inner voice. Your openness and honesty about what is happening on your farm is to your credit. I sympathize with your loss. Stay who you are and what you stand for. 💞
Zach, don’t be so hard on yourselves! You are human and human’s make mistakes. We are with you, and feel very sad about this baby. It’s always a learning experience. Forgive yourselves and move on. We love and trust you guys. You’re very good to your animals, and we know you do the very best you can. ♥️🙏🏼♥️
Absolutely Ms. Judy! 🤗🤗🙏🙏. We've all learned so much from y'all! You have such big hearts for your family, your land, your life, and for your animals. We all make mistakes and don't listen to our guts when we should. I'm so sorry for your loss. Like us, you're still learning too ❤️. You're so amazing. I'm sorry for your pain. God bless 🙏
Farmers loose animals all the time. You must learn that.
Sometimes things just happen. It's a hard lesson and not a fun lesson. You all are so good at what you do. Please don't be hard on yourselves. Next time will be better.
Zach, I just looked at the title and looked at your face and pause the video so I'm not even one second into the video, and I just want to say that YOU and JEN ARE EXCELLENT FARMERS, and I know this video was put out several days ago and I'm just now getting around to seeing it, and I hope you're still not dwelling on whatever happened. I'm 58 now and I learned when I was a teenager that it's not what happens to you, it's how you DEAL with what HAPPENS to you, that determines your fate AND future!
You'll learn from this and will still love you and support you guys in your endeavors because you guys are an amazing family and you are an amazing farmer!
So sorry… How many of us can say, “I should have trusted my gut instinct.”? No judgement here. Prayers for your little farm family.
Amen
My gut instinct said I shouldn't get into a medical transport driver's car. A few hours later he hit a highway divider at my head where I was lying down after back surgery. Injuries - traumatic brain injury, broken neck, torn vertebral artery causing blood clot to cerebellum causing stroke, broken ribs and nose, scalp lacerations. Listen to that "still small voice" please.
@@GrandmaGaGaMoore I'm so glad you made it here to tell your story 💖
So sorry Zac and Jen 😢. That’s all that needs to be said 🙏🏻
Your honesty & advice are most appreciated. Running a homestead with animals is not always easy. Tomorrow will be a bit better .Thoughts & prayers , Stivers Family.
Now stop that guilt. You have learned from this. BUT there will be more lessons. You all are so wonderful. Saying a prayer for you all right now. We Love you 😘
It's never a failure, it's always a learning experience.
It is spring and ironically Easter when we remember the death of our Savior and celebrate His resurrection and the new life we have in Him!! Living on a farm can be so hard especially when we do faithfully care for those in our charge. 🐐May the Lord bless you with healing and celebrate the little ones in your care- you both are so loving! Happy Easter✝️💐
“I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.” -Maya Angelou
Don’t be so hard on yourself you both take great care of your animals. Life happens and we learn from it for sure. Love y’all.
Thank you for sharing! One of my favorite things about this channel is how you and Jen always own your triumphs AND defeats. Your success AND your mistakes. You're real people living and learning just like the rest of us. Keep doing what you're doing Stivers Homestead!
As someone that uses your channel as a super dream because I'm just a townhouse renter currently but aspire to own property, thank you SO MUCH for sharing the highs and the lows across the board. It's truly so helpful and I can't tell ya'll how much I appreciate your family.
Thank you for being REAL! Love watching .
Zach and Jen,
I am so, so sorry for your loss.
To anyone that feels the need to comment in an unpleasant fashion. Shame,shame on you .
No one has the right to judge anyone especially Zach and Jen love their animals like their kids.
Prayers for your family
I love the Stivers Family. And yes, Follow your instincts. Take accountability. My animals always came first, I needed them to help my family, Milk, Butter, Soap, eggs, and yes meat. And not to forget the garden. The work is hard, unforgiving but with God's help, Love and his watchful eye, it was worth the sacrifices. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Appreciate your honesty. Bless all of your hearts.
No judgement here. Thank you for being so transparent. Death on the farm IS hard, but like you said it's a lesson to learn from. Don't beat yourself up for it. We love y'all :)
I'm so sorry that the little baby died but don't be too hard on yourselves you did what you thought was right you thought the baby was nursing good and you wanted Mama to raise her baby and feed her baby you did what you thought was right y'all are good farmers like you said you love your animals and you take good care of them you did a good job even though you don't think so.
Love you guys 🥰
I was on a hobby farm for almost all my life, this happens no matter how well we do, bad things do happen. I appreciate that you do care about your animals and that you are real with us your viewers. So many UA-camrs would hide bad times, and basically be fake. Please don't be so hard on yourself and I do hope people understand...if any negative comments please ignore and don't let this affect you at all. I been here a long while, you are great people! 🤗🤗
I'm so sorry for your loss and for all of the emotions that you guys are feeling right now. Hang in there. Much love and prayers from Michigan.
Zach and Jen, I jumped right in with you in the excitement of watching the triplets come into this world…and my heart aches for you and the children too, in the loss of that baby goat. Please lay a flower on that special burial spot from me and the many others whose hearts are also broken. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
We all fall short, we learn and move forward with grace and are humbled. And please don’t beat yourselves up! All of us that have farms deal with tragedy on some level some times. Prayers going out for your family and may peace in your hearts be filled by Gods love and strength . 💞
So sorry about this bad news.❤️
So sorry for your loss. I really appreciate you always being open and honest and sharing all the lessons you have learned. I hope you find some comfort. ❤️ 🙏
Awe, guys, I'm so sorry for you. You are good to your animals ❤️
I appreciate this so much. I am new to having farm animals (chickens) and we recently lost one that was 6 months old. I was upset we only had 5 egg layers and her name was Becky. It taught me a lot about what emergency plans I need to have in place and what I was willing to do to save an animal in my care. Honestly, you could have went either way with this. In nature, the weak generally do not survive but I also understand wanting to have every animal make it. I am sending you all good vibes and no judgement, here's to learning experiences.
Sending huge hugs from south Florida! Your love for your animals is inspiring. You learned a valuable lesson, and helped others learn.
Greetings from East Texas! It’s called learning. Not failing. I am sorry for your loss and the emotional hurt you are experiencing. Be encouraged. Blessings to you all
Thank you so much for all you share with us and know our hearts are with you all. Prayers for comfort and peace and know that y'all are loved.
Thank You... For the information about your little one who passed... And for your compassion for all of your farm family.
So sorry for the loss. Don’t be too hard on yourself. I know all loss is hard. Thank you for being so vulnerable and transparent with us. You guys are awesome homesteaders and we are so blessed to be allowed to get a window into your wisdom and things you are learning. Thank you so much. Stay blessed love you all.
My heart goes out to your family. Thanks for your honesty and transparency. 💝 you guys.
You're right in one sense...should've, could've, would've never ever helps anyone or anything! You definitely have the right attitude for this truly unfortunate situation. Truly sorry for your loss and pray for peace for all of your family. 🙏💕
I’m so very sorry. I know it hurts.
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Praying for you both, God see’s your heart. We know how compassionate you both are. Sending big hugs and prayers to you both and your family. ✝️💟
My husband and I really appreciate your honesty and that you show real life and that homesteading isn't all roses. There are difficult lessons to learn on the homestead. We love you guys!
It sucks! My heart breaks 💔 for you guys! It's always hard to lose any animal!
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Thank you for your honesty.
It helps us all learn, and be better farmers, and caretakers.
Love to you all.
My heart hurts for you guys. Not a great feeling to lose an animal. Hugs.
I haven't been following you for long. I come from a long line of farmers and I know that things don't always go the way we would like. Don't be so hard on yourself.
Zach, I’m so sorry that you are hurting. I want you to know that often times runts have something else wrong with them. I grew up on a farm and have bottle fed runts. Some didn’t make it anyway. Maybe the baby would have made it but there is a good chance it wouldn’t have. Big hugs!
I haven't followed you long. Not even sure how I came across you. But it was your genuine honesty and kindness
that made me want to subscribe and come back regularly to see how your family is doing and what you are all up to. I'm truly sorry your family is going through this. I thank you for being open, honest and caring about it. It takes strength. People need to see that kind of strength. If I could say it this way, it's a good witness.
But as you go along now, let guilt go by the wayside and be replaced with conviction. It'll do you good. Guilt won't.
God bless you and comfort you.
As long as you learn from your mistakes, you've gained. It's hard on the heart, I know, but part of the learning process always is with animals. You'll get better as you gain experience.
My new motto has been "If you think it, do it!" Many times I have gotten busy or been away from the farm and things go south. It's just a lesson in humility and a reminder. You are wonderful farmers and very courageous. Thank you for all your content and sharing these tough moments with us.
I’m sorry. That’s it.. I’m sorry 😭♥️👩🌾
Thank you both for being so vulnerable and helping to educate other homesteaders. I appreciate your compassion even when it comes to harvesting the animals we raise. Please keep doing what you all do and know you are loved and appreciated. Blessings 😊
Having livestock is a tough road, there are highs and lows. Life throws us curve balls and sometimes we miss the clues and we rethink our choices. Life goes on and next time you will act and have the experience to draw from which means we continue to learn. Those who throw stones are not worth a second thought. Born and raised on a working milking and grain farm. So I cast no stones.
Hats off to you guys for teaching the world how to be responsible farmers. Your honesty will help save thousands of baby goats all over the world. The love and care you have for your animals is beautiful to see. Sending love from the UK ❤️
Zach and Jen. I’m truly sorry about the loss of the baby goat. We are only human. Prayers for you all. ♥️🙏🏻
I'm so sorry that you had to go through this. Thank you for sharing this terrible experience with us. As a budding homesteader I recently struggled with a tough loss of my chicken. The sadness and guilt had me questioning my ability to care for bigger farm animals. In reality I did everything I knew how to do to care for my sick bird. I know i would be heartbroken to experience what you've just been through, but hearing your story gives me hope that I will be strong enough if/when tragedy strikes at a larger scale. Thank you for sharing.
I’m so sorry for you guys, I find that you and Jen are very through. Hope you don’t beat yourself up for this to long. Prayers 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I totally agree with Judy Abernathy & the other 99.9% of the followers on your page that have commented in a positive & up lifting way!!!!
Yes we lost one, but through your transparency you have likely saved many more. I needed this today. Peace be with you guys ✋️😇
I’m sorry 😞, may you find comfort in this season. Sounds like you have learned a hard lesson.
Awww Zack, so so sorry. Thank you for your honesty. I had to put a hen out of her misery last week. She’d been sick, took her to the vet to make sure it wasn’t the you know what-and it wasn’t. Gave her meds for 7 days. Had to keep her in solitary cuz we couldn’t eat any eggs from her for 30 days after the the end of her round of meds. She started going down hill-I realized that I had made a horrid mistake of putting too small a waterer in her pen-she couldn’t get her beak far enough in the water to drink. I’d given her a smaller water setup so she’s have more room to move around. I immediately started giving her more water through a syringe. She rallied, for a few days, and then went downhill fast. When I found her on her side feet up in the air, and her head hanging out of the cage, it broke my heart. I gently picked her up, and could see that the other chickens had pecked on her a little. She was still alive but shivering. She laid her head on my chest and closed her eyes. I wrapped her in a towel and held her till she quit shivering. Then I humanely sent her to animal heaven. It’s so hard when we truly care…. We want our animals to have the best life possible…
I just barely got home from driving 4 hours to pick up a used goat milking stand. I’m still sitting in my pickup in the wind, hail, sleet, snow and rain; watching your video; and crying for your loss.
I am getting ready to delve into milk goats (2)! I’ve never had them, never milked one-don’t know anything about it, but trying to learn all I can.
Hugs to you all.
Sorry for your loss. It's always sad losing something like that. They are so precious.
I hate the loss happened but love that you had the guts to approach it as you did. It is how you, myself and others learn. Thank you for sharing all that comes with having a homestead. Blessings to you, your family and farm.
Zack & Jen, anyone that stays up around the clock parenting your animal giving birth says a lot. It says you are both loving and caring people. You put your animals over yourself. Keep your heads up because the farm needs you. Regards from GA
I am so sorry for your loss, you all are wonderful with all of your animals!! I am praying for you all!!! Blessings to you all!!!!
Thank you for being so open about what happens on you farm. It helps so many to learn and grow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you process this loss.
Truly Sincere with Love! I know you all hurt about this but your always transparent and no Bull. We love that about you! Chin up it happens and it happens to everyone in every form but maybe a different time in life. Loss is real and it hurts. Take care! Prayers
The Honesty that you guys share with us is why I watch your videos.Prayers for peace and comfort to all of you right now.
Hugs and prayers to all of you! Your love and compassion for all your animals is very evident. Keep being you and don’t be too hard on yourself.
I see and feel all of the passion and love for all of your animals in each of your videos that each of you have. I’m so very sorry for your loss 🙏😢 Prayers for all of you for your loss. ❤️
I'm so sorry. You love your farm animals very much that is so clear to anyone watching. Hugs to you and your family!
Awww I’m sorry, God bless you you are an amazing family, enjoy watching not a farmer but love the lifestyle! Happy Easter!
I'm so sorry that the little one passed. You are both caring and thoughtful with your animals and the fact that you feel so bad, says a lot about you. There is a season for grieving loss, but please accept God's will that perhaps you could have saved it, but perhaps there were reasons we don't know why it seemed to be doing well and then did not make it. Hugs to all of you. 🤗🙏🙏
❤️❤️❤️❤️ His mercies are new each morning! Learn & keep farming!
This really is the hardest part of farming and having pets. We've all been through it and you never get used to it as some people say. But all we can do is strive to do better each day. Much love to all of you. I'm so sorry for your loss. 🥰🤗
Thank you so much for sharing this. I needed to hear this. We found one of our babies Sunday afternoon after getting home from Easter celebrations. She had just turned a year old in March, our buck had gotten a hold of her a few weeks ago and now she is gone. We checked her over there was no signs of trauma or anything else. We called the vet to ask questions and he really didn't have anything. All we can figure is the night she stayed out last weekend she got wet and cold and probably ended up with a chill that we didn't catch in time. We are heartbroken. I am so sorry for your loss but thank you for sharing.
Zach, when you are dealing with animals its a judgment call and sometimes things work out and sometimes it dosent. im sorry for your loss. please don't beat yourself up life is a learning experience.❤
Hugs to all of you .Love your family.your compassion,move on
,And forgive yourself.
Life is a learning curve.
Respect your openness
God Bless. You and your families.human ,and animals.Happpy Easter
Praying for y’all! Loss isn’t easy, and it’s so obvious you all love your animals! Don’t beat yourself up...it’s a learning experience....love your authenticity!
I’m so sorry Zack. That’s horrible. I’m so sorry this happened!! Your all loved and we know where your hearts are. Love your family and all of your farm friends. Chin up and hugs to you all. ❤️😘🇨🇦
I am so sorry for the loss. We can all point to a moment where we should have trusted our gut but didn't. Prayers for all.
Sorry for your loss! Thanks for being honest and sharing even the hard times.
I'm so sorry for Butters & your loss. I understand and have have compassion.
You are loved.
So sorry to hear of your loss... hugs for you all. You are wonderful, loving people with giving hearts.
Hi beautiful Stiver family sending love and blessings. I am so sorry for your loss.
I'm really sorry to hear of the babies passing. I know you guys take these things to heart. That makes you good people and good farmers. It's going to happen. We are human. We all make mistakes. Please don't beat yourself up over it. Learn from the mistake and move forward. Good bless you both. Just pray for help with moving forward.
So sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing this when you didnt have to. It is important that everyone learn that loss happens, even with the best efforts put forth. Just know that we love you! Sending prayers for you and your family from southern Indiana.
Hi Zach and Jenn, My favorite couple with children, I Love you all!! God’s Blessings to you all, always ❤️🌷🙏🙏🌺🌺🙌🏻🙌🏻😘😘😍😍🥰🥰❤️❤️🌷🌷🌷🙏🙏🙏🙏
I’m so sorry to hear about your baby. Please don’t be too hard on yourselves. You two do so much good. You work hard for your family (including the animals). Prayers for the rest of the babies and for your hearts. Sending you hugs.
It's not your fault, it is what it is. You now know, what to do next time you have triplets. There's a lesson in everything that happens in our lives, just latch on to the positive and keep trucking along on ya homestead.hugs to you, Jen & kids.
I love you STIVER'S ❤❤❤❤ ! Keep your head up Zach , sometimes in the business of life it's easy to over look thing's ! It's not anyone's fault 🙏 LOVE AND PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY !!🙏
❤❤❤ love you all, giant hugs, and you are in my prayers!
Y'all are amazing farmers, homesteaders, teachers, etc. you guys are doing your best. We see it. We give y'all grace. We all Thank you for always sharing your thoughts and knowledge with us. We all Thank you for the content you create. We all Thank you for the lessons. We all appreciate y'all! 💕🌟
Anyone that would leave a negative comment is someone who hasn't been in the exact same position. My first season at a sheep ranch I learned the same lesson exactly from a mama that had triplets and the sweet little black baby lamb didn't make it. It was my first time I didn't know enough no one taught me and I also had to mourn that sweet little thing that I was so attached to instantly. I'm so sorry for your loss. It was wonderful and exciting being thrown into the position of working that ranch after just a few days of learning the basics like a dream come true. I learned real quick there's a lot more to it and some lessons don't get taught until you come across them.
We've had deaths on our homestead too. We've cried over each one too. We have an area where we bury our livestock that passed on from old age or our own failures. They're here with us still, named too. Love everyone of our livestock babies! Old to the young! It's hard! I'm sorry you're going through this.
Hey Zach, I am a new subscriber from Country Victoria in Australia. I found you guys on UA-cam a few days ago and have been watching every time I sit down for a cuppa. The realness that you and your wife bring is so humbling and beautiful. I hope you never stop to sharing based on the few that have nothing better to do with there time. You have definitely had an impact on me and I look forward to watching your spring days come as we are headed into winter. God bless.
Thoughts and prayers are with the Stivers. You are human and there is not one human that is perfect. You learned a hard lesson but you must go on. All of us are out here cheering you on and thank you for the honesty. Take care and God Bless.
We're sorry for your loss. If you didn't feel what your feeling you would NOT be a good farmer. You are the best, beautiful heart. Much love to you and Jen
Hey please don't take it out on yourselves, I don't know how it is to have farm animals but I as well as you guys have a heart and love your animals. All you can do is go forward from here. Love what you guys do and I look forward everyday to your video's
Aw I am so sorry. I always feel so responsible when an animal dies. Next time you will know that you need to do what you feel in your gut and don't worry about what others may think. You guys care so much for all of your animals. Heck, you even gave Charlie every opportunity to do better.
Nightfall Homestead here.. started a new channel! Just wanted you guys to know we are still here to support you!
Thank y'all for being real and kind enough to pass on the needed knowledge through your experiences at the best of times and even more precious the sharing of the reality that it's not always "just nature" in the great hopefulness that NO ONE has to ever feel the way these things cause us to HURT! I have been in this same situation (another animal) and I didn't listen to my gut and afterwards I felt like I had been kicked in my gut. (I was guilt ridden 😪) It is so hard sometimes but we have to stay as strong as possible, because like you, and most others in this same position, I had more animals that I was responsible for and they counted on me for keeping them maintained and I now know that they were a big part of what got me through the process ❤. I pray that this video sticks with whoever may be faced with a similar or same situation, and keeps them from any possible grief or regrets ❤.
Y'all are in my thoughts and prayers for comfort. I love y'all and God bless.
Thank you for being so transparent and your transparency is so refreshing .... thank you for being human and caring
Zach it's hard yes, you are not the only ones who have missed the following your gut nor will you be the last. Thank you for being honest, your grief over what happened is fully noticed. Please grieve the loss and pick yourselves back up. Prayers for your family during this time.
I LOVE you and your wife's passion for the animals in your care.
You all rock! We all make decisions every day for our animals and we all can make mistakes
Sending love and prayers to you all 💕
Sorry for the loss of baby goat. Life happens and sometimes it doesn't. It's no one's fault. Stay Blessed y'all😊
No matter how long you've raised animals, there is always going to be lessons to learn everyday. After 30 yrs of raising goats, I just recently lost my beautiful Nubian milker "Mabel". She was fine one minute, and after one hard push she died. Don't know what I could have done differently, but still feel the guilt of obviously not doing all that I should have. Don't continue to beat yourselves up because you've gained some valuable experience even though heartbreaking! Thoughts and prayers sent your way.😢❤🙏
It's so easy to judge from the sidelines. Understandably, you see it as "failure". Don't be too hard on yourself and leave the hateful comments for what they are. We all make the wrong choice sometimes, not listening enough to our inner voice. Your openness and honesty about what is happening on your farm is to your credit. I sympathize with your loss. Stay who you are and what you stand for. 💞