tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post6986759598050588682..comments2023-06-28T21:53:24.312-07:00Comments on On the way to Critter Farm...: The True Story of Beau's Feet, Part 1: Trying to get our arms around themDannihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12623233206043947281noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-85330006366391898032011-01-23T15:11:19.529-08:002011-01-23T15:11:19.529-08:00Poor little guy, I don't know why people can&#...Poor little guy, I don't know why people can't realize that all equines need hoof trims as well as goats, lamas, cows, and other hoofed critters. I have a wonderful farrier for my horses, who was more than willing to work with my mini/shetland cross when I got him. You gotta keep the good ones coming to help. They are worth the cost.Sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07753695348794051453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-17212983605019763492011-01-21T16:42:35.915-08:002011-01-21T16:42:35.915-08:00I know how much work went into gaining Beau's ...I know how much work went into gaining Beau's trust and how appalled you were when you first saw his feet. Your loving, steady approach has paid off, and he is beginning to have wonderful feet!Zitronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08706863522408321375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-74951459788473151892011-01-20T22:58:03.709-08:002011-01-20T22:58:03.709-08:00Amazing. I have never seen hooves in such poor co...Amazing. I have never seen hooves in such poor condition. Poor baby. Lucky to have your loving care.Eggheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12929947510816062200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-79430999591300339102011-01-20T19:06:24.957-08:002011-01-20T19:06:24.957-08:00Wow ... he really had some serious hoof problems. ...Wow ... he really had some serious hoof problems. It's too bad when people let their animals get in such bad shape. You've done a good job taking care of him.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02335402223334953355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-82764571329982607352011-01-20T18:39:06.263-08:002011-01-20T18:39:06.263-08:00Oh Danni. I'm sorry. I had no idea it was so b...Oh Danni. I'm sorry. I had no idea it was so bad for Beau. You're the best Mamma in the whole world.morningbrayfarmhttp://www.morningbrayfarm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-24261334180579928872011-01-20T13:12:34.961-08:002011-01-20T13:12:34.961-08:00How were you to know of this problem especially wh...How were you to know of this problem especially when the previous owner told you that the feet were taken care of? Beau deserves the loving-trusting soul in you. In time, may he show you the same kind of treatment. Hope you have days ahead of improvement and help that soothes his feet.Pattie Wallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04133673088793154979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-70559480712828253632011-01-20T11:14:53.333-08:002011-01-20T11:14:53.333-08:00We had a horse once who was the same way with her ...We had a horse once who was the same way with her feet. She'd had a very scary experience as a yearling and was nearly out of her head with fear at anyone lifting her feet. The local farriers wouldn't touch her, even the big cowboy types, so my ex had to work with her every day to try to overcome her fear. We bought carrots in 20 pound bags to bribe her and ex learned to be a farrier. It took over a year before she would allow anyone but him to touch her feet, but she did eventually overcome her fear and was able to be worked on by a "real" farrier.<br /><br />Slow and steady will get results, but don't beat yourself up over having to sedate him for now - his feet are too important to neglect and once they're in good shape you'll have a much easier time keeping them that way and helping him overcome his fear. Hang in there!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-58507508542119971152011-01-20T11:10:24.882-08:002011-01-20T11:10:24.882-08:00Slow and steady trust building is absolutely the w...Slow and steady trust building is absolutely the way to go. And, getting his feet healthy, too. He's a smart fella and once he starts to feel better, he'll know that you and the others had a hand in it. <br /><br />Seeing the condition his feet were in is so painful! That's criminal, really. Poor guy. So glad to know he's in the right hands. You're doing the right thing, Danni - and I have a feeling we're going to see and hear some really good news in Part 2 of this story. Give him a big hug for me!<br /><br />CarolynnCarolynn Anctilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566204713508877389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-10287461844247797912011-01-20T10:08:00.905-08:002011-01-20T10:08:00.905-08:00Poor baby. I'm glad Beau has somebody who real...Poor baby. I'm glad Beau has somebody who really cares about his welfare.<br /><br />Probably when they don't bother him anymore, he'll be more receptive, but in the meantime just take it slow. It sounds like you have to walk the fine line between patience and getting his feet healed in a decent length of time.<br /><br />Good luck!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16171802310115844104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-10157854178855484072011-01-20T09:34:17.170-08:002011-01-20T09:34:17.170-08:00I had no idea they had curled under like that. I ...I had no idea they had curled under like that. I didn't even know that was possible. You always see neglected equines with "ski" hooves.<br />He's got to know in his heart that you're trying to help. One day at at time. <br />Can't wait for the rest of the story.Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14685492126157550044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-75098851574926086732011-01-20T08:16:02.742-08:002011-01-20T08:16:02.742-08:00I'm one of your silent followers, but yesterda...I'm one of your silent followers, but yesterdays post about your wonderful chicken, I'm so sorry for your loss, and then today with your sweet donkey, well I just had to tell you what a dear heart you have.<br />Your animals are so blessed to have you as their Mom. All critters deserve to be loved, as you love yours. My critters are just dogs, cat, fish and turtles (30+) but they hold my heart too. The Olde Bagg, LindaOmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09589622524456973822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-39708996880549481552011-01-20T07:36:32.913-08:002011-01-20T07:36:32.913-08:00Bless you for taking on such a challenging problem...Bless you for taking on such a challenging problem and keeping Beau's emotional, as well as physical, needs in mind. Someday (soon, I suspect!) he'll thank you in innumerable ways...Nancy K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06061265740359266798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-67873979103439808572011-01-20T07:19:11.463-08:002011-01-20T07:19:11.463-08:00Poor thing, that must have been really painful :( ...Poor thing, that must have been really painful :( He was lucky to get someone as loving as you to start getting those fixed!!Homesteading and Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747889619848933829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-30733053098115969892011-01-20T07:17:53.286-08:002011-01-20T07:17:53.286-08:00Never blame yourself. The person to blame is the o...Never blame yourself. The person to blame is the one who let it happen.<br />And I'm glad he was sedated. Made it easier to do what had to be done. I'm sure he was in terrible pain from his feet.<br /><br />The only thing I might have said was to do the other donkey(s?) first, so Beau could see that it wouldn't hurt and was a normal fact of life.LindaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203719919661519350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-88084691306007432452011-01-20T06:07:29.237-08:002011-01-20T06:07:29.237-08:00Awwww, made me cry. I see it all the time what the...Awwww, made me cry. I see it all the time what the fear of a farrier or vet does to the donkeys, so it really is very important to have people at this job who not only know their job but also care beyond belief, so that even the shyest and most scared creature can get through it. Donkeys are so sensitive and so aware of everything and such feeling animals. And you are so right, you can't hurry it, slow and steady is the cure for that and lots of love and reassurance. We had animals that were tied down to get their feet done before they came to the DSC. And of course they were scared like hell when the farrier came, I must say our farrier is amazing, I just love watching him do his job because you can see how much he loves it and the animals. He is just an inspiration.<br />Good luck with Beau's feet, sure looks though like you have everything under control...you are such a good donkey mom.Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05499341881273434041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-79691239394586372392011-01-20T05:49:45.648-08:002011-01-20T05:49:45.648-08:00How can people be so cruel to let any animals feet...How can people be so cruel to let any animals feet get so bad. Poor boy, made me want to cry. But then I realized, he is with you. He is OK.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00383214875457202545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-20206510359681921642011-01-20T05:43:09.653-08:002011-01-20T05:43:09.653-08:00are you sure isn't a chow chow puppy? teddy a...are you sure isn't a chow chow puppy? teddy acts exactly like beau when i try to do anything to her. she runs and hides, tucks her paws under her so i can't get to them, anything so i can not tend to her. it is awfully frustrating. and trying to get pills into her. that is an art and a science of it's own. it's hard to take care of these guys sometimes. maybe when beaus feet are all better he will trust all of you!jaz@octoberfarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249328159454897124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-44400588195142130482011-01-20T04:52:47.075-08:002011-01-20T04:52:47.075-08:00Those *were* some rough looking hooves. But you ar...Those *were* some rough looking hooves. But you are on the right track- slow and steady. With Donkeys, if they don't think it is THEIR idea, there is no way, no how you'll win a fight ;) Quiet persistence, lots of praise, the odd treat now and then and you'll have Beau and Chester all sorted out!Mrs. Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15269132012512166439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-43860193087430180322011-01-20T04:18:43.841-08:002011-01-20T04:18:43.841-08:00Yowsah. I had no idea this was the starting point ...Yowsah. I had no idea this was the starting point with Beau. The undercurling is outrageous. I don't want to think about where he'd be now if you hadn't entered the picture. And this part of the story puts your message from Tuesday in a whole new light. Unbelievable...the7msnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01082802012105875164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-12853078414166807712011-01-20T04:12:23.427-08:002011-01-20T04:12:23.427-08:00Interesting post. I know nothing about donkeys, bu...Interesting post. I know nothing about donkeys, but I do know that all critters need foot care. I'm sure his feet are very sensitive and that's part of the problem! Surely as they heal and feel better, he won't be so protective of them(?)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-17170038777357978342011-01-19T21:42:35.489-08:002011-01-19T21:42:35.489-08:00I don't think you have set your goals to high,...I don't think you have set your goals to high, but it just may take a long time. Slow and steady really does win the race :D Eventually.<br />LiBBiE in OzAnd This Little Pighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11480591607902211914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-23979676517798965922011-01-19T21:27:11.897-08:002011-01-19T21:27:11.897-08:00Poor guy, it must be so hard for himPoor guy, it must be so hard for himMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01432170922105438643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-62870894879908973382011-01-19T21:16:20.305-08:002011-01-19T21:16:20.305-08:00I don't think you've set the bar too high....I don't think you've set the bar too high. You are patient and loving and with time, pets and animals reward that; he just needs to learn the new pattern. Fortunately, animals don't live their lives dwelling in the past, so with a bit of time and love, much harm can be undone. Thanks for sharing your farm stories. I think I'm living my farm fantasies through you! ;)Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05369797485888360612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-84988201445428498962011-01-19T21:00:48.207-08:002011-01-19T21:00:48.207-08:00Poor fella, so glad he ended up with you, your lov...Poor fella, so glad he ended up with you, your love and care. Looking forward to reading tomorrows post! My girls loved the story so far!YahKheenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04469114168680836935noreply@blogger.com