Trying to save our sick milk cow. Fixing Gravity Wagon for Feed Delivery, and Farm Auction results

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[@lylesmith1949]

Evan, I'm sooo sorry to hear about Lucy. I have no doubt ya'll did everything you could for Lucy! I will be praying for her to pull through.🙏🙏🙏 Glad you got the grain bins filled and stored. And that generator is awesome! God Bless!

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi.... Evan and Rebecca thanks you for showing your video homestead bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋👍👍👍

[@FBG_Duck]

Praying for Lucy 🙏

[@teenagefarmer]

Not being able to get a vet out sucks. You guys did what you could. It's always a tuff thing to go through. Hope she somehow makes it. Totally get why you didn't film. Thanks for sharing with us. Great video. Hope you guys have a good week.

[@EC4400]

Happy Anniversary Evan and Rebekkah, So sorry about Lucy, My prayers go out to you guys. You stay strong and get out of the rain.

[@tinashields9599]

So sorry about your sick heifer. We milked jerseys for many decades here, had two cases of listeriosis and I can tell you that your diagnosis is correct. As you have no doubt read, it is also called circling disease- the droopy ear is also a classic symptom. If I remember correctly it is a bacterial infection that enters the blood stream and affects the brain- usually from something they ate- and can get into their system from a small abrasion in their mouth. Our vets prescribed large doses of penicillin- and they were large- but both animals survived. I cannot believe you can't get a vet to come, that is bad. An animal can survive this if it gets medication in time- again I am so sorry. If I am correct, it is more apt to happen if the animal is eating fermented feed, which I don't think you guys are feeding- so it seems odd that she picked it up- you may not ever see it happen again- I hope not. If it does, you will definitely recognize the symptoms right away. Good luck.

[@barrytipton1179]

Just waiting for next video with news hopefully good Rebekah will be devastated well both will be

[@anthonyblalock1790]

Farming is stressful sometimes but it’s a classroom and lessons are taught and sometimes the lesson is hard to take. You guys are fantastic at what you’re doing!

[@Bassman92]

I know it was 6 months ago and I’ve watched this video twice but my heart goes out to you and everything you did for her. You all are great people.

[@beverlybolden3401]

So very sorry, the older I get the harder it is to accept loss when you've tried everything you can. Please know you're really kind animal owners. God bless you and Rebecca.

[@evaarnim]

so frustrating that you couldn't get the vet to come out I am sorry

[@blainbruce8734]

Happy Anniversary Evan and Rebekkah.

[@zippo1009]

I´m so sorry for all the struggle you both are having now. It´s very easy for us to say "it´ll all be better soon".... but believe me, i know how hard it is when it´s kinda cooking all over! I will keep you all in my prayers and cross my fingers that better days will come soon. Thank you for sharing! PS; it felt hard clicking the LIKE button, but i did it cause i know it helps you in the "youtube world" ❤

[@davidj.mackinney6568]

We are praying for you, and I'm so sorry that you've had such a bad time. We do love your channel. My wife was raised in saint elmo which is just west of f and m half hour and forty five minutes.

[@oldschoolfarmer7610]

Sorry to hear about your bad luck, Evan. I've been involved with rearing cattle for over 50 years, and stll nothing hurts worse than losing an animal even when you have done your best to save them.

[@Balb23]

I’m very sorry your having to go through this. It’s very hard to have animals so far from a vet. Wish more could do farm visits. 😢. I feel you all. Been there.

[@joerodrigues3816]

My god I hope it all goes smoothly and she gets better mate all the best mate take care of yourselves and stay strong

[@elbertfreeman8124]

Think's for sharing, pets are so dependent on us for their care. My prayers and thought are with you.

[@jimg8218]

Shame on the vet,, GOD BLESS YOU !

[@DavidRobinson-mx6cl]

You are in our prayers! So sorry 🙏

[@johnmccormick-fl1pg]

I feel for you. Having sick livestock is like having sick children. You would do anything to get them better, but you don’t know what to do, or have done everything you can for them. Good luck with all of the issues, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

[@greybear3090]

Feel bad for you and Lucy, hang in there Evan, clearly it bothers you. Those things are gonna happen.

[@sunkissed5889]

Awwwe so sry about Lucy you can’t help she’s became sick ! All you can do is your best ! I know Rebecca is so sad as she forms a tight bond with the cows and steers ! If GOD SEES FIT LUCY WILL RECOVER PRAYERS FOR YOU BOTH ! ❤

[@jakeschisler7525]

So very sorry about Lucy. Both our vets will come to our property, no problem and I'm shocked that a vet around you won't!

[@kenilykustoms]

When we first got into cattle an old farmer friend used to tell me "if you don't have them, they can't die on you" What he meant by that is that if you have animals long enough you are going to lose some. I know it hurts and you feel responsible, but as a fellow farmer it is part of the game. So sorry for your loss, don't beat yourself up, there is nothing you could have done different to change the end result. Just making her comfortable is a blessing.

[@georgesehy8058]

I am praying for you all and your beloved cow, Lucy. I am glad you have eaach other to support and comfort in these stressful times. Do not worry about videotaping. It is a private time and even though we feel like we are family, we aren't and so better for you to take care of your family and not worry about us. We will anxiously await the next video and continue our own vigil of prayers and thanksgiving. God Bless You and Love You and Keep You. George from Florida.

[@margaretbedwell3211]

Well said and I couldn't add anything to it. Prayers for y'all.

[@burkemowing333]

So sorry about your Lucy! If she don't , make it, you gave her your best.

[@duaneklein4924]

What a difference a few days make. You can tell how well these animals are cared for as we can see the concern in your eyes and hear it in your voice. Sometimes there is nothing you can do and letting them go is hard. You were there for her and they feel that love. Hard times brother. In our thoughts and prayers. Thanks for sharing even the bad news. It’s tough but shows we can do everything right and we are not in control.

[@deborahsimmons2414]

Clearly your heart was all in to get her right, things are as they are. I pray for you all. You can’t win em all, but I can tell this one hits hard. You are both good people who truly care. Gos bless you both.

[@richardtaylor7441]

Im sorry you have to go thew this very hard time i will pray for yall and lucy

[@garystlaske7703]

No need to apologize, your doing your best......God Bless....so sorry. 😢

[@mikeharris2985]

Sad for her don’t be selfish she be better off 🥲🥲 and not suffering

[@lisaevenhouse2136]

Praying for you both and for Lucy. Farming is hard, but things like this make it harder. It goes from dead groundhogs to new baby lambs. It is a very hard job and y’all are doing great. We really enjoy your videos the joys and the not so good. You have our prayers through it all. 😔😔🙏🏻🙏🏻💕

[@joerodrigues3816]

I’m so sorry to hear about that mate but hopefully it all goes well it is what it is but hopefully it goes well

[@kathymickle6915]

You did everything you could, not getting that full dose the first day had nothing to do with how things turned out. Things happen. Prayers for you and Rebecca 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@tylerbarrett6652]

I'm so sorry to learn about your milk cow Lucy... that can hit pretty hard. You and Rebecca are in my thoughts and prayers.

[@cathypalmer4311]

Any news on Lucy? So sorry to hear that she's sick 😂😂. I know you're doing everything for her.

[@cathypalmer4311]

Happy Anniversary to you both may God bless you ❤️❤️

[@peterslight2291]

I’m 100% sure that whatever you have done/doing for Lucy it is in her best interests and that you’re giving her the best care that she could get, unfortunately these sort of things happen with livestock and do test you to the very extreme but I’m also sure that we’re all wishing you both all the best and to keep a positive attitude and take care of each other as well as Lucy 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@derekstarr7731]

Sorry for your struggles

[@chatbrewster6630]

So sorry about Lucy.

[@marygates8567]

I'm so sorry for your troubles :( It's hard to loose what you've come to care about and even harder to lose to illness. Try not to let it steal your joy for too long but don't feel bad over grieving ms. lucy either. Prayers for healing for both you and Rebecca.

[@mrdio4625]

Tough watch. wish I had more words . TY for not filming it, easy view boost but you chose the honorable way.

[@arepadetrigo]

The life of a farmer is one of great satisfaction and great disappointment. Lucy is one lucky cow to have you two caring for her. The pain in your eyes shows not only your sadness for Lucy, but your love for Rebecca who you know so loves those cows. Some people cannot understand the emotional attachment that farmers have for their livestock. But they become a part of your family. Praying for God's peace for you!

[@TomSarelas]

If Lucy were human, presents as almost like a bell's palsy - which is viral not bacterial. Praying to St Francis for Lucy. God bless. TFS

[@marilynwitherell186]

Evan & Rebecca, I’m so sorry to hear about Lucy, knowing how much you love & care for your animals. So very sad you can’t get a veterinary to come out to your place. As some said, farm life is a very hard life but so rewarding.

[@shoutingatclouds1050]

The FDA says cows that have had many rounds of antibiotics can't be sold for meat, namely dairy cows.

[@marthabartel604]

Square tires, needed love, so now works 230 volts. Make it pretty paint orange with white rims, I thought you had a baler. Just pant your with the stand,white.

[@mrdio4625]

He has a round and square baler, his problem is the square baler is a wire tie and some days it seems to skip more bales than it ties

[@reedchandler2372]

Taking care of animals can be at times difficult and heartbreaking. Trying to do the right thing for them can be difficult because they can’t tell you what is wrong. The fact of farm life is that sometimes despite your best effort you will lose an animal. I’m sorry you are going through this. I hope things go better for you in the next week.

[@mikesenibaldi9381]

Sorry about your cow Lucy 😢 I want you all the time

[@elisazapp8591]

May you take comfort from each other. You were given the opportunity to give her a good life no matter how short it may be.

[@donnlowe9129]

Evan sorry to hear about your sick milk cow I can see the stress in your eyes.😢

[@beckyholder1896]

Evan I’m so sorry to hear about Lucy. I know it’s really tough to try everything in your power and have to watch her waste away right before your eyes. Hugs and prayers to everyone.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@margaretpervier8357]

I am so sorry about Lucy. So hard when animals aren’t well. ❤❤

[@littlehousewoodworking5292]

When it rains it pours, literally in your case. Stay positive and good luck with however the outcome may be.

[@teresadasilva8773]

So sorry, prayers,

[@davidshay4773]

Sorry guys, God bless you all

[@lonniesurber9790]

I am so sorry for yall going through that I have a friend lost a goat like that ❤sending prayers

[@TheAndybenoit]

Keep your head up and know that you’ve done all that you can. The life of a farmer can be difficult, but also so rewarding.

[@jglenbright1215]

Tough go to loose our animals. As a Texas farm boy I experienced sad situations. Prays and positive thoughts.

[@gleniscross3864]

💝🙏🙏🙏 Love and Prayers for you and all your family and all your animals ❣❣❣

[@philswords6390]

Not related to Lucy, but when wind downs limbs in pasture assure none are cherry trees . These will kill in the wilted stage! Green ok, dry ok. I always cut and removed cherry trees if in pasture or on fence lines.

[@jackaffleck427]

So sorry to hear about Lucy. You guys are in our prayers !

[@Bex-rg8pj]

I am so sorry about Lucy. I can’t imagine how distraught you both are are at this point.

[@MrJuzt1n]

Hook up the generator to a water wheel on the other side of the dam wall

[@roberthuckeby2825]

Im sorry to hear about Lucy. Wow, one never knows what to expect next!!!! Keep your chin up... things will get better

[@khawar9345]

so sorry about Luci, may her get well soon

[@bornfree3837]

Thinking of y’all in these Difficult Times 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@billmcmillen2307]

I'm sorry to hear about your cow. God bless you.

[@taylorhomestead6644]

I'm so sorry...hang in there Lucy...here's hoping for a miracle.

[@daleredmond6449]

I'm so sorry to hear about lucy, I hope she recovers but you and Rebecka know that you've done everything to make her confortable

[@jae878]

So sorry to hear about the jersey cow. I hope things start to go better for your family. I’ve had weeks like that myself and sometimes it feels like it’s never going to end. I made the mistake of not covering our feed wagon once and all of the birds in the area were having a fest. Thanks for sharing.

[@theBakersonafewacres]

We have the same issues with veterinarians. Unfortunately, we consider ourselves lucky if we even get a return phone call from them. What a sucky week for you guys. Raising livestock allows us to experience all of it, the joys of the highs and the sorrows of the lows. We'll be praying for peace and comfort for y'all.

[@andrewmaiden3738]

Why don't vets want to respond withvisits? is it distance,lack of large animal experience, more money in dealing with small animal such as dogs, cats etc.

[@karencary3312]

Sorry to hear about Lucy. Lessons learned. Happy Anniversary!!!❤❤❤

[@malamberson]

Best of luck with Lucy, happy anniversary to the both of y’all. My wife and I celebrated our 35th yesterday 7-2.

[@patblaney6147]

Sad about Lucy Evan you can only do your best pal ,you can hear in your voice that you care

[@peterdusenbury1661]

Frist thing don't give up I have three different breeds Holstein and Jerseys and Ayrshire ( 30 ) of them

[@bettyweitzel9019]

So sorry to hear about your milk cow. Prayers

[@billsauberlich7337]

Sorry to hear about your cow Lucy, you can't save everything that gets sick, don't mean to sound cruel,there is an old saying if you have livestock you will have dead stock,fyi,I made pallet fork extensions by using channel iron,much stronger and heavier than the ones you can buy

[@sameaston1301]

So sorry for your hardships Evan. Be strong and I hope you can find comfort for yourself and Rebecca.

[@samuelhitchcock8547]

Sorry to hear about Lucy. God bless you guys and your hard work!

[@billybike57]

Is so sad when animals get sick 😢 hope she’s doing better

[@allenferry9632]

I once had a vet recommended 5 times the recommended dose to treat a sheep. He said it will kill her or cure her. She lived.

[@gurubhat2403]

Feel sorry for this sad situation. I can understand your pain.

[@marydanen5220]

So sorry for poor Lucy😢Prayers💞

[@sandratalbert9578]

Thinking of you both….you are in thoughts and prayers💕🙏💕

[@lawrencelipon8673]

👍👍👍👍👍👌Busy and tough video all the best to you both during this tough time !!!

[@joshuasmith5837]

I will keep you guys in my prayers. I love watching you guys. You’re like a second family. Hopefully Lucy pulls through. I know how hard it is to lose an animal. Praying for you and your wife. ❤

[@jacobweeks2510]

Soooo sorry to hear this Evan I will be praying for Lucy to get better and pull threw this

[@marthabartel604]

Very full with hay, take her for the ride. Give Hera sedative. Good power plant, yeah

[@outdoorstudios2022]

Hello Evan and Rebecca, thanks for sharing another great video.

[@skrtskit1521]

So sorry for Lucy. Tough days for you all-hugs for you. Your other cow is going to miss her as well. 💖💖🎶🎶🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@gordonnichols6753]

Sorry to hear about Lucy. You done all you can. Sometimes you just can't save them.

[@megawatt13]

May the Good Lord bless you and yours.

[@susancarter9862]

Sorry to hear about this. Life really sucks at times but you know that you did your best and that's what counts. Have a happy anniversary.

[@vinnypinatelli221]

So sorry about Lucy Evan praying for ya'll!!

[@mrclaus859]

So so sorry

[@sandratalbert9578]

Oh Evan feel so for you both…prayers and gentle hugs from this 83 yr old grandmother…tears shed. 💕🙏💕

[@mikemulligan4117]

Congratulations on your anniversary. Sorry to hear about Lucy. Hope things turn out for the best. Good luck!

[@amprice0909]

So sorry about everything. We went thru that last year on our daughter's birthday. Used an old swingset to keep shifting Daisy. Vet was able to come out and couldn't tell us what happened. It was awful. You have done everything you possibly could have done. Don't second guess yourself.

[@lynnelewis9605]

Hi guy's so sorry about Lucy hugs and kisses for u both and I hope that u both can try to enjoy your anniversary .x

[@richarddecker555]

So sorry to hear about Lucy.Could hear in your voice how upset you were.

[@tenneyconstruction7323]

My heart goes out to you both. You know that you did the best that you could at the time. Hang in there and Happy Anniversary to you both.

[@douglasgatian1401]

Obviously very emotional. God bless.