Survival Mode calls for Hard Decisions

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  • @stonecreekmasonry9282
    @stonecreekmasonry9282 11 місяців тому +412

    My wife watches your content without fail(using my email account 😊). She says that you are one of the hardest working, passionate people that she has ever seen. We are grateful that you care so much about God, family, country (and people like us, that you will never even meet). Thank you!

  • @brendahaire8824
    @brendahaire8824 11 місяців тому +251

    We should never stop praying. Pray all the time.

  • @hopehealinghomestead462
    @hopehealinghomestead462 11 місяців тому +315

    We actually lost a baby goat last night. My daughter is devastated. Unfortunately we just couldn’t keep him going and it was one of those situations where he was doing good and then a couple hours later he was gone. Once again your content is great and very necessary for real life.

    • @rhondak4940
      @rhondak4940 11 місяців тому +17

      😢

    • @bluebirdgramma6317
      @bluebirdgramma6317 11 місяців тому +11

      😢

    • @mawmawshomesteadpreparedness
      @mawmawshomesteadpreparedness 11 місяців тому +17

      About a month ago, my daughter in law lost a goat. She thought it was old age, but wasn't sure. Then yesterday, I found out the other 2 died a day apart. They died a couple weeks ago. They were all fine one day and that afternoon or next day they were dead. The first might have been sick the day he died, but the other 2 showed no illness.

    • @tammihughes6229
      @tammihughes6229 11 місяців тому +13

      Prayers for your broken heart

    • @jdbfortney
      @jdbfortney 11 місяців тому +10

      (Mom hugs)

  • @MimiCollier
    @MimiCollier 11 місяців тому +296

    Native Americans have such respect for taking an animal’s life for food. I wish we all could be so spiritual and grateful. Blessings from Kentucky Angie

    • @Ashestoashespetcrematory
      @Ashestoashespetcrematory 11 місяців тому +6

      Maybe 100 years ago. Now not a blanket statement

    • @TammyThomason-f8b
      @TammyThomason-f8b 11 місяців тому +6

      I agree and all the food we waste and take for granted. I dont see how anyone could not have a connection with there animals. Makes me wonder how they are with there families and children

    • @janetwethepeople9390
      @janetwethepeople9390 11 місяців тому +3

      Non natives do too😉

    • @MimiCollier
      @MimiCollier 11 місяців тому

      @@JoLynnDrake-mc6bb this makes me sad. I’m sure things have changed.

    • @MimiCollier
      @MimiCollier 11 місяців тому

      @@Ashestoashespetcrematory this sad. Maybe they should have taught the old ways.

  • @MimiCollier
    @MimiCollier 11 місяців тому +172

    Happy Birthday sweet woman! This IS a great community. I hope you know that we’d fight a bear for you Patara! I’m always so excited to see you post. Praying for your goat.

  • @jeanhowarth1852
    @jeanhowarth1852 11 місяців тому +12

    I'm praying for you honey,we lost our family cat. All of us bawled like babies when she passed on a new years day. Years ago. They become family. I'm a 71 year old widow and live with my little doggie. She keeps me company. Prayers. God loves animals. ❤️

  • @shodson314
    @shodson314 11 місяців тому +136

    I feel you Patera, we name ours too. I have found after several months in the freezer it no longer bothers me as much. I do have family that when they complain about the cost of food, I offered some pork that they watched us raise and they emphatically refuse to take any. 🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️ Their loss Name your critters, take excellent care of them, process them, eat them, raise more.

    • @amldoc69
      @amldoc69 11 місяців тому +30

      At least you know what they have been through and what’s been through them.

    • @eleanorhannon3075
      @eleanorhannon3075 11 місяців тому +8

      1❤

    • @utopicconfections5257
      @utopicconfections5257 11 місяців тому +3

      A loved animal tastes better. Weird but true.

    • @robdye2192
      @robdye2192 11 місяців тому +1

      My rule differs a little. If my pigs have names, they're safe 😊.

  • @dwightwiginton3682
    @dwightwiginton3682 11 місяців тому +186

    My thoughts. If you don't love your animals, then you shouldn't have them. Just my thoughts. Thank you Patara from your friend in Northwest Alabama. You have a friend here.

  • @mrssbowen
    @mrssbowen 11 місяців тому +104

    My heart is with you! We had a set of lamb twins 4 days ago, only to find out that the mama had mastitis. While we are treating the ewe, we lost one of the babies. I am bottle raising the other one...in my dining room. It is so difficult to not get attached to the animals, be it chickens, ducks, sheep, goats, cows or pigs! It doesn't matter if they have names or not! Sending prayers for Vinnie, and for you...his human!

  • @annajones1396
    @annajones1396 11 місяців тому +4

    Goats are hard because they are as smart as dogs. I could ask my mama goat "where's your baby?" and she would immediately start calling for it. Very intelligent creatures.

  • @blessedintn-ou4jn
    @blessedintn-ou4jn 11 місяців тому +101

    I appreciate so much how you treat your animals. It is spiritual. Native Americans have it right. It shows the type of person you are. How we treat God's creatures is important.

  • @cherylanderson910
    @cherylanderson910 11 місяців тому +51

    See sadness in your eyes. Prayers for your baby and hard decisions to come

  • @beachprepper566
    @beachprepper566 10 місяців тому +1

    You look lovely Patera, especially with the love in your eyes for your animals! A joy to see!

  • @barbaraclay269
    @barbaraclay269 11 місяців тому +93

    Prayers for Vinny. I understand how easy it is to become attached.

  • @sarahlady175
    @sarahlady175 11 місяців тому +12

    I always come here for comfort. I grew up in a life like yours. This world is so unstable now. I remember a movie I saw as a kid. A Mother and son were sitting at a table getting ready for their last meal. Many people had died. They always prayed before they ate. The son asked,” Mom what do we pray for?” The Mother said,” that we remember the good times.” Some things you never forget. Don’t mean to be gloomy. Your channel is so comforting because it reminds me of the good time as a child. Thank you.

  • @Peace-Merritt
    @Peace-Merritt 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for your compassion! The world needs more like you ❤

  • @QueenofArgyle2525
    @QueenofArgyle2525 11 місяців тому +20

    That blade comment cracked me up big time😂❤

  • @jeannasizemore3964
    @jeannasizemore3964 11 місяців тому +56

    You look fine.Happy Birthday!

  • @patriciaserdahl5577
    @patriciaserdahl5577 11 місяців тому +62

    Prayers Up for Vinny thank you for keeping it real with raising livestock especially when we bond n love them like family 🐐 🙏

  • @Mom-n8q
    @Mom-n8q 11 місяців тому +50

    Hang in there Patara and I love that you keep some very personal moments with your animals private

  • @melodypostma449
    @melodypostma449 11 місяців тому +55

    Boy sounds like our goat a couple weeks ago. Our vet didn't really know what was wrong with her, we did what you are doing and she gave her thiamin. She is doing fine now thank the Lord! Hope yours is up soon!

  • @osmadchlo
    @osmadchlo 11 місяців тому +19

    Hahaha! James with that dark sense of humor!😂

  • @virginiataylor2850
    @virginiataylor2850 11 місяців тому +1

    I believe that everything living thing needs to be loved. Our animals deserve to be loved.

  • @philippaclarke3735
    @philippaclarke3735 11 місяців тому +31

    You have a way of steadying the boat. You have humour, common sense and a hard work ethic and I love that combination. The only thing I lack is this: you are not my neighbour! I wish I had a neighbour like you and your family. You might even convince my husband to let us have chickens.

  • @rachelbonner
    @rachelbonner 11 місяців тому +56

    Happy Birthday, Patara! ❤

  • @ranettiabeasley3943
    @ranettiabeasley3943 11 місяців тому +1

    You are the sweetest and I appreciate your heart and wisdom. ❤

  • @Loretta318
    @Loretta318 11 місяців тому +49

    Ms Patara, I truly appreciate you, more than you know, thank you ❤️
    Prayers for everyone 🙏🕊️

  • @melissaturlich7904
    @melissaturlich7904 11 місяців тому +41

    Happiest of birthdays to you sweet lady!! 🎉

  • @kristinawrites238
    @kristinawrites238 11 місяців тому +9

    I don’t have goats, but I do have horses and I know the exhaustion that comes with around the clock care. You do the best you can until they get better or not. Sending prayers for the little guy. Always great to have a vet that trusts your judgement.

  • @danik8835
    @danik8835 11 місяців тому +52

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PATARA!🎉

  • @msantilli58
    @msantilli58 11 місяців тому +28

    Sorry to hear about Vinnie, Prayers that he will make a full recovery. I had goats from 2007 until 2022 and understand your frustration. It's so hard when they get sick. I see that you are wonderful with your critters.
    I do miss having goats and may have some again but not as many since I'm getting older. I do still have my chickens, ducks, geese, one Turkey, a female pot belly pig and my 2 Livestock guarding dogs.
    Blessings & Prayers

  • @shervin6711
    @shervin6711 11 місяців тому +47

    Perhaps the vet can give a script for what you are doing, that way your supply can remain. Hope it all works out ❤

  • @witchofthewildwoods3496
    @witchofthewildwoods3496 11 місяців тому +29

    Happy Birthday Patara! I’m sorry about your wether Vinny and hope he recovers quickly. My last goat passed at age 18 a couple of years ago and there were some rough times like you mentioned. I love my animals like you do and am facing some hard decisions too. We’re just recovering from Icemageddon here in Oregon and 11 days without power so I feel like a real survivalist now 😉. Prayers and blessings ❤

  • @Boone22
    @Boone22 11 місяців тому +23

    I got a call from my daughter this morning, her bull bovine is vomiting this morning. So i here you, we can only do what's in our human power.

  • @lindacordery7555
    @lindacordery7555 11 місяців тому +2

    Prayers up for precious Vinnie 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @sukeyfrugalfrau
    @sukeyfrugalfrau 11 місяців тому +42

    Happy Birthday Petra! Blessings to you on this day and every day.

  • @paperback-writer
    @paperback-writer 11 місяців тому +21

    Happy birthday Ms. Patara

  • @Root_and_Fleurish_Farm
    @Root_and_Fleurish_Farm 11 місяців тому +6

    Sounds like goat polio, Patera. Lots of Thiamine (B complex) and Penicillin- both every 4-6 hours. You’re on the right track ❤ hope he pulls through for you.

  • @makafindcindy116
    @makafindcindy116 11 місяців тому +12

    Saying prayers for Vinnie and you too Patara. You are one hard working woman!

  • @jeannebrumbaugh7969
    @jeannebrumbaugh7969 11 місяців тому +29

    Gentle love to all! ❤

  • @junkinjodi
    @junkinjodi 11 місяців тому +4

    Goats are a funny bunch. They are fine one day and gone the next

  • @donnasymons176
    @donnasymons176 11 місяців тому +17

    Happy birthday sweet lady!

  • @barbaragibson9007
    @barbaragibson9007 11 місяців тому +4

    The wonderful thing about animals is that they pretty much don't judge how your hair or clothes look. You can just be yourself with them. I hope Vinny improves. God bless you and your fur babies (and James, too).

  • @maryames164
    @maryames164 11 місяців тому +14

    We love you all too!Much love from finally sunny Tulsa Oklahoma!

  • @staceylester297
    @staceylester297 11 місяців тому +15

    Prayers for Vinny , sending hugs your way

  • @goodenough6331
    @goodenough6331 11 місяців тому +18

    I know you will make the best decision about Vinnie. You have the guidance of the Holy Spirit and I KNOW that is the case. Blessings from SE Illinois. As for the current political issues and especially Texas border issue I believe with all my heart that the true Patriots will make their voices heard. Much Love my dear. Carry On.

  • @bradjon7231
    @bradjon7231 11 місяців тому +6

    Our two youngest goats just died, they had a reall hard time during this past cold Appalachian life, we had to bring them inside the home for 4 days. They were doing great so back outside they went as temps came back up, but sunday morning the 8 week old was dead, this morning the 16 week old was dead. B vitamin, electrolytes, probiotics, pellets, hay. They were doing great! Then just dead.

    • @ellenj9725
      @ellenj9725 11 місяців тому +4

      Did they have access to baking soda? I had that happen to me with kids at the same age. Finally found out about baking soda and made all the difference.

    • @bradjon7231
      @bradjon7231 11 місяців тому +1

      @@ellenj9725 We did not give any baking soda? Is that something i should do to my older heard who is all 1yr and younger?

    • @nolashiflett635
      @nolashiflett635 11 місяців тому +1

      Sad!

  • @mommy6671
    @mommy6671 11 місяців тому +1

    Goats are truly the best, so sweet and social. I hope he is ok.❤

  • @joycetally9854
    @joycetally9854 11 місяців тому +15

    Happy Birthday Patara! Hope your special day was wonderful. My son had to put down one of his mama goats recently. He had been doctoring her for awhile and decided even if she improved her quality of life would never be like it use to be. She was almost 10 years old. Like all living things sooner or later it's nature's way to leave this world. Blessing to all.

  • @angelagagnon4042
    @angelagagnon4042 11 місяців тому +1

    I was raised to Treat your animals well and they will take care of you. Our feeding chores were done before we had our own supper. We name our animals, greater bond. The hardest is losing one by no fault and then its choosing the ones for our freezer. Great job Patera

  • @makadutaarzola9453
    @makadutaarzola9453 11 місяців тому +1

    Prayers over your family and your animals. ❤

  • @jaspersknoll9013
    @jaspersknoll9013 11 місяців тому +32

    I understand how hard this decision is way to well. I had to make this decision for one of my cows. She loved and trusted me and gave me beautiful calves for years but she developed arthritis and age was taking a toll on her. I gave her a beautiful life and refused to send her into the slaughter pipeline so I gave her the last bucket of grain and the last back scratching and she followed me on the trailer and I sent her to the butcher. Of course it hurt, and yes I cried, but having lived this way all my life I know what I did was the best thing I could do. It is a life style I chose and I have to do the responsible thing. These are decisions that homesteaders have to make, bless you sweetheart and prayers sent your way.

  • @susanjacobs-nu4eg
    @susanjacobs-nu4eg 11 місяців тому +15

    🎉 Happy Birthday 🎂 Patara.You look lovely,my husband calls it farm beautiful.❤So sorry about Vinny,praying he recovers.Although it is a reality with farm life, doesn't make it any easier.We do get attached.Alot of people don't understand the hard decisions that we make.My prayers are with you.

  • @Sheila-ir9sf
    @Sheila-ir9sf 11 місяців тому +18

    Praying for you ❤ we have a small hobby farm with many animals over the last 20 years. So hard when our babies are sick 😢

  • @debracaron8993
    @debracaron8993 11 місяців тому +14

    It’s so difficult for you, my dear. Prayers for you.

  • @caddycraft6823
    @caddycraft6823 11 місяців тому +19

    Your goats are so cute. My Boss and dear friend back before "Covid", wonderful woman...she had a little off season bbq at her homstead, she was so proud of, It was beautiful, serine... she had these few young goats and there was one who just took to me, he was so sweet. Your one remind me of that time. hilarious and indearing...love your talks. Many blessings

  • @esthersdaughterlong8149
    @esthersdaughterlong8149 11 місяців тому +11

    I love how you are attached to all of your animal's. I would be the same way.
    Praying for Vinny.
    Hang in there with God Patara. ❤

  • @JohnTheRevelator11
    @JohnTheRevelator11 11 місяців тому +2

    We lost a set of goat twins recently and a very young farm pup. She was beautiful and truly one of the best dogs we’ve ever had.
    She had eaten a chicken and showed no signs/was acting just like a puppy until a couple days later when it hit hard and fast and it was too late to take her to a vet. She had swollen bones and as they do, they got stuck somewhere…we are gathering.
    We just adore each of our babies and these were so hard.

  • @ampburkett6969
    @ampburkett6969 11 місяців тому +13

    🍰 Happy Birthday...
    Hugs & best wishes.
    Hope your animals thrive.
    So glad to have found your channel & have enjoyed your insights over the last few years.

  • @bradeslinger5552
    @bradeslinger5552 11 місяців тому +6

    Our souls live forever.

  • @daniellafrederici8030
    @daniellafrederici8030 11 місяців тому

    I can clearly see how hard it is on you that Vinnie isn't well. I'm saying a prayer for you and your animals. God bless you, Patara. Sending love and hugs.

  • @suzannec8245
    @suzannec8245 11 місяців тому +20

    Happy Birthday Patara! Love your channel.

  • @TXJan0057
    @TXJan0057 11 місяців тому +13

    When we had goats we had one that got a bladder infection and got vertigo and crazy eyes. Antibiotics fixed it
    Hope your goat gets better

  • @lauriebeekhuysen6285
    @lauriebeekhuysen6285 11 місяців тому

    Prayers for Vinny. Animals are awesome and it is very hard when they get old, sick etc... heartbreaking.

  • @katherinejennings5008
    @katherinejennings5008 11 місяців тому +1

    That's life! You are very close to your animals! And respectful of them! That's the way on the farm!

  • @laurahudlow9968
    @laurahudlow9968 11 місяців тому

    Had a house full of sick kiddos. I'm trying to catch up! Happy late birthday 🎉 Rooting for Vinnie!!!!

  • @juliebateman8302
    @juliebateman8302 11 місяців тому +15

    Happy, happy belated birthday. Sorry I didn’t know I just caught on this morning so love you take care bless you and hope your goat is OK.🙏🏼

  • @tammyhance8603
    @tammyhance8603 11 місяців тому +11

    Happy belated birthday, Patara! And healing prayers for your goat boy!🙏🙏🙏

  • @aaronmast1543
    @aaronmast1543 11 місяців тому +8

    Happy Happy birthday. Woo hoo. God bless you. God gave you another day and year.

  • @Ellie-hn6vg
    @Ellie-hn6vg 11 місяців тому

    Precious loving soul you are!
    See such sadness in your eyes today… you are so full of love and wisdom..even smile and laugh thru your heart aches
    Big hug to you sweet one!

  • @fadista7063
    @fadista7063 11 місяців тому +3

    Thanks for talking about these subjects-- it is something we all must deal with one way or another.

  • @sandrahusbands3345
    @sandrahusbands3345 10 місяців тому

    I remember hearing stories of our ancestors losing the family milk cow and how they cried and mourned!😢

  • @annejennings8568
    @annejennings8568 11 місяців тому +8

    Every life is precious and deserves respect. Processing is not done easily!! For me it was hard culling last spring/ summer but it feeds my whole family. I give thanks to each and everyone who feeds my family. Praying for vinny.. check for polio/ listeriosis/ mennogeal.

  • @billyredwolf8553
    @billyredwolf8553 11 місяців тому

    Circle of Life....Prayers for you and your Goat.

  • @robinsilver8934
    @robinsilver8934 11 місяців тому +9

    You share a birthday with my daughter. Hope yours brought some happy memories girl! Sending you and Vinny hugs!!

  • @jenniferhahn7806
    @jenniferhahn7806 11 місяців тому +7

    Happy Birthday Patara! My boy turned 13 on Saturday! May God Bless Us All!

  • @donnathompson4067
    @donnathompson4067 11 місяців тому +9

    Happy Birthday, Patera. Thank you for sharing so much with us. God Bless you and your family.

  • @GlynisSylvester
    @GlynisSylvester 11 місяців тому +31

    Happy birthday. Hope you had a wonderful and blessed day. Glad to hear your goat is responding - praying that he will have a speedy recovery. My first thought was a mineral deficiency. God bless you both - hugz

  • @katskills5560
    @katskills5560 11 місяців тому +2

    My best friend has goats and talk with her often about her animals and she does the same things you do. I only have chickens and rabbits. I agree with you about letting animals make their own decisions! I recently got a little Maltese and I let her come to check me out not the other way around.

  • @rileymorgan9084
    @rileymorgan9084 11 місяців тому +7

    Love your channel. I am beyond survival mode. I am taking it one day at a time.

  • @jenniferg6026
    @jenniferg6026 11 місяців тому +6

    Patara you are one of the strongest women "I know". I've watched you for about a year now always on my TV so I never commented much. Praying for your goat's healthy recovery 🙏🙏

  • @cheryl06248
    @cheryl06248 11 місяців тому +2

    Many of your critics never spent a single day on a farm. You learn when you are very little sad things happen all the time but the joy outweighs them.

  • @laurafrey3563
    @laurafrey3563 11 місяців тому +12

    Awww hang in there Vinny! Patara I just love how you love on your animals and have the connection with them. You obviously don’t see them just as commodities but rather respect them for the companionship and also the products that they provide for you. I pray for strength for you to make the difficult decisions that you may have to make. Love and prayers to you, James and everything on your farm.

  • @kerryl4031
    @kerryl4031 11 місяців тому +4

    Fingers crossed that Vinny continues along the positive path. I thought it was Sunday today - oh dear!

  • @DebraGorsline
    @DebraGorsline 11 місяців тому +1

    Prayers lifted up for sweet Vinnie. I agree with you Patera. Even if you don't name them, they are still your babies. Its hard not to bond with them.

  • @carolynfulton4060
    @carolynfulton4060 11 місяців тому +1

    Prayers for your Vinnie!

  • @jenniferbaker1561
    @jenniferbaker1561 11 місяців тому +1

    I am sorry you are hurting and sad. Big hugs to you.

  • @whitebuffalo3023
    @whitebuffalo3023 11 місяців тому

    God blessed you with a heart of love and compassion. You are an old soul.

  • @inquiringmind9595
    @inquiringmind9595 11 місяців тому

    Happy Belated Birthday!!!🎉💖🎊🙏☝️🤞🤲Prayers for your goat,Vinny🐐!!!

  • @Hick-A-BillyLLC
    @Hick-A-BillyLLC 11 місяців тому

    Happy Birthday & sorry about Vinny. 💞 I raise goats for meat, milk, & fiber but don't eat them myself until a recent accident with a young doeling. I love them dearly as my own kids so it is very difficult to let them go. I will never be able to detatch myself from them knowing what I know. I agree that you have to make hard choices to benefit the entire ranch & home. With more possible droughts coming & illnesses in my herd, I had to drastically downsize to a more managable herd. Heart breaking. Good goat vets are hard to find so we need to be the first responders for our animals. You are doing an awesome job with your animals & I personally love watching you enjoy them so much!❤❤ Prayers for Vin!🙏

  • @GidgetGoesKetovore
    @GidgetGoesKetovore 11 місяців тому +1

    I am so sorry about your goat; hang in there. You work so hard, and it is inspiring. It encourages me to do more and I appreciate the way you tell everyone to do the best they can. You are beautiful inside and out; I will pray for Vinny; stay strong.
    Gidget

  • @princesspink143
    @princesspink143 11 місяців тому +2

    Praying for you and sweet Vinny. Being a homesteading animal mama can be difficult at times. Your content reaches so many. The Fly Lady talked about youthe other day on her live. When she said Patare I said.. who is this Patara youare talking about and she told us about you and called your channel name. I wax super excited and told her I follow and love you. I've learned so much from both you and her.. 😊😊😊

  • @debbilinnebur2075
    @debbilinnebur2075 11 місяців тому +1

    Bless you Patara. A dose of realism, watchfulness and grace. Beautiful.

  • @michellelegate2300
    @michellelegate2300 11 місяців тому

    Being a farmer brings me great joy and many tears

  • @3doggymom
    @3doggymom 11 місяців тому

    All I can say is loves you sister. You're the best! Vinnie is going to be okay!

  • @lorenenath6002
    @lorenenath6002 11 місяців тому +1

    Prayers for peace and comfort for you and,a healing for Vinnie.

  • @phyllisclark3896
    @phyllisclark3896 11 місяців тому +6

    Thanks for sharing this hard truth about homesteading. Yes it is hard to make these decisions. We love you. Blessings 🙏🙏🙏

  • @carmenwallace3364
    @carmenwallace3364 11 місяців тому +10

    Prayers for Vinny and Happy birthday 🎉

  • @dwightraburn8922
    @dwightraburn8922 11 місяців тому +2

    Give him elderberry wine!! You may think i am crazy, but it works. I have Nigerian Dwarf goats for years. Worm him out yes, but elderberry wine will perk him up UNBELIEVABLY!!! FULL OF ANTIOXIDANTS AND BUILDS HIS BLOOD, ITS MAGIC

  • @dianenolting2622
    @dianenolting2622 11 місяців тому +1

    Prayers for Vinny 😊