tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857161791109887176.post1356166164176365468..comments2024-03-23T04:55:57.478-05:00Comments on Katie Olthoff: Turkey Tuesday: HeartacheKatie Olthoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11530237661834412493noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857161791109887176.post-51084548127644661422010-07-21T00:12:38.127-05:002010-07-21T00:12:38.127-05:00katie~
i recently saw your comment on a simple cou...katie~<br />i recently saw your comment on a simple country girl's blog and had to come visit..<br />both my husband and i are 6th generation cattle ranchers and know devastation first hand...i don't think people realize how hard farmers/ranchers work at their livelihoods...we rely on mother nature and the animals for our way of life...no other way around it, if we don't take care of Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05817137242396159428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857161791109887176.post-24883926848067720102010-07-20T09:51:21.778-05:002010-07-20T09:51:21.778-05:00I missed this post last week, so I'm just catc...I missed this post last week, so I'm just catching up. So sorry to hear of this loss. It must be devastating -- economically, emotionally and physcially. It's hard for me to imagine. Just know that I'm so sorry!Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983001733321736540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857161791109887176.post-7495796056051730912010-07-18T18:18:49.313-05:002010-07-18T18:18:49.313-05:00Katie, I'm really sorry to hear this story, bu...Katie, I'm really sorry to hear this story, but I'm glad you posted it. It's terrible to be helpless in any situation, but especially when animals are involved. I'm sorry you've had to go thru this!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06521040589867251837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857161791109887176.post-47681476101001203652010-07-16T21:51:30.384-05:002010-07-16T21:51:30.384-05:00My heart is aching for you. I know what a huge lo...My heart is aching for you. I know what a huge loss that is. You are right, most people do not have a clue what it takes to raise the food people simply purchase at the grocery store... so much is taken for granted. Raising turkeys is a back-breaking, nerve wrecking job. I know what it takes, my friends family raised them for years. They are "dumb" and it is hard to save them when Coleen's Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334962749202140128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857161791109887176.post-33793561797702315262010-07-16T18:14:33.939-05:002010-07-16T18:14:33.939-05:00I am so so sorry. I am sorry for the loss, for th...I am so so sorry. I am sorry for the loss, for the fatigue, for the stress. I am sorry for it all.<br /><br />But, I was blessed to read about a wife who loves her husband so much that she hurts when he hurts. <br /><br />God bless you all..Amy Kinserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01772181702486470463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857161791109887176.post-73941780471738203022010-07-16T12:03:34.486-05:002010-07-16T12:03:34.486-05:00I am sorry! That is horrible. I remember - it was ...I am sorry! That is horrible. I remember - it was incredibly hot that day in Omaha, too - the air conditioner in the office I work in broke. It didn't just break though - it blew. And while I've been complaining everyday since about having to work in an 89 degree office everyday (they still haven't fixed it), now I feel that I've been very petty - complaining about something as Chelsea@ThisFreshFossilhttp://thisfreshfossil.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857161791109887176.post-90278851548490923532010-07-16T11:40:32.879-05:002010-07-16T11:40:32.879-05:00I am so sorry! That is very heartbreaking.I am so sorry! That is very heartbreaking.Carry Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17689613679275551210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857161791109887176.post-42031380842305379902010-07-16T11:31:19.722-05:002010-07-16T11:31:19.722-05:00Oh Katie I am so sorry to hear that and it just br...Oh Katie I am so sorry to hear that and it just breaks my heart as he has worked so hard caring for them and to have this happen, very sad. I'm keeping you all in my prayers Sweetie. I hope the heat cools down for you and that everything gets better really soon. Hugs!Nana's Fun Stuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02928852751649205194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857161791109887176.post-48961215866469094932010-07-16T09:50:21.825-05:002010-07-16T09:50:21.825-05:00Katie,
Thanks for sharing. I am sure this was a t...Katie,<br />Thanks for sharing. I am sure this was a tough post. Wishing you cooler weather. It is hard when you lose your livestock...no matter how it happened or why...it just really sucks. Seems weird to grow things for the purpose of eating which means the ultimate sacrifice..but that is what we humans do....and for the nonfarming readers...Growing things for the ultimate sacrifice MILLIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04723716803153365613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857161791109887176.post-25242715820274317032010-07-15T22:59:15.441-05:002010-07-15T22:59:15.441-05:00This is tough for me since I do not eat meat...but...This is tough for me since I do not eat meat...but most of my reasons are because of animal cruelty issues in the big slaughterhouses, and of course that is not you and your husband. I really mourn the turkeys, they were probably trying to get themselves into a little corner because they didn't feel well. All animals do that when they are ill or scared...but I'm no expert, of course. I Sara @ Russet Street Renohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18120089301670852587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857161791109887176.post-27920610935618109442010-07-15T21:00:51.210-05:002010-07-15T21:00:51.210-05:00katie, i don't even know what to say. i am do...katie, i don't even know what to say. i am do sorry for you and your husband and what you are going through right now emotionally and financially. your family is in my thoughts and prayers.Cassie Bustamantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07848936864799611251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857161791109887176.post-21962679521544049862010-07-15T18:18:32.927-05:002010-07-15T18:18:32.927-05:00Thank you for your honesty in this post. Farming ...Thank you for your honesty in this post. Farming is an investment of your time, resources and heart. Most people don't realize the work and commitment that farmers daily put into their operation. With my family sheep farm the challenges are with cold winters while the ewes are lambing. I know this must be a challenging time for you all, but I also know God never gives us more than we can Ott, A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13814753030254533864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857161791109887176.post-33449280810487490252010-07-15T18:14:19.182-05:002010-07-15T18:14:19.182-05:00So Sorry Katie! Our thoughts are prayers are with ...So Sorry Katie! Our thoughts are prayers are with your family!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05594776295563495938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857161791109887176.post-34341856177006818352010-07-15T16:49:03.466-05:002010-07-15T16:49:03.466-05:00Prayers to you and Bart. Do not even give a thoug...Prayers to you and Bart. Do not even give a thought to HSUS and the like. They have no clue what an investment we have in our animals and the care we take to keep them at their healthiest. I wish I could say and do more,, but please know that the farm community wraps its arms around you and your family in this challenging time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06003384586082557583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857161791109887176.post-27396221581088523702010-07-15T14:40:30.419-05:002010-07-15T14:40:30.419-05:00oh, Katie, I hate to hear that for you and Bart. ...oh, Katie, I hate to hear that for you and Bart. My heart hurts for you not only trying to mentally reconcile the monetary loss but also trying to be supportive of him. Here's hoping for some cooler weather and I'll say a special prayer for your family and your farm tonight. Sending you long distance hugs...Whitney @ Life's a Highwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12366138965418136389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857161791109887176.post-89648828737607420542010-07-15T14:37:56.555-05:002010-07-15T14:37:56.555-05:00Oh Katie. I am sending lots of hugs your way. Th...Oh Katie. I am sending lots of hugs your way. This is horrible and yet I completely understand. I hope things get better from here and from one farmer to another, I thank you and your husband for doing what you do.Heather @ 3 kids and lots of pigshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05615277156454776548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857161791109887176.post-37249589588507271402010-07-15T14:15:16.333-05:002010-07-15T14:15:16.333-05:00How awful. I am so sorry for your family. Your p...How awful. I am so sorry for your family. Your poor husband. I can't imagine losing so much when he did everything he could to save them. I hope the weather becomes cooler and that you guys do not ever have to suffer this kind of loss again.Joy@TPMGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13125789776241250430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857161791109887176.post-36835243129607012102010-07-15T14:05:09.290-05:002010-07-15T14:05:09.290-05:00I'm so sorry for your family's heartache. ...I'm so sorry for your family's heartache. I know I can't fully understand the ache of your family . . . and your husband right now, I am sorry. I live in a farming community and I know farmers and their families pay a high cost for our benefit. Hoping their are signs of hope in the days to come.elizabeth @ twelvecraftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14160269961756567331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857161791109887176.post-33678969140938823252010-07-15T13:18:56.790-05:002010-07-15T13:18:56.790-05:00Oh. You sweetheart. My heart is breaking for you g...Oh. You sweetheart. My heart is breaking for you guys, and I'm literally crying. This must be so sad. To see something you have worked so hard for, and trying so hard.<br /><br />I'm so sorry. So very sorry.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03936900354153453823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857161791109887176.post-23114773165640822882010-07-15T12:48:10.316-05:002010-07-15T12:48:10.316-05:00Oh, Katie, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss...Oh, Katie, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss. Sometimes animals just do things that are inexplicable to humans and there's nothing you can do about it. And the heat certainly is an element to be dealt with. Hang in there. Give Bart a hug.Florida Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788091314337673170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857161791109887176.post-4733106312922569732010-07-15T12:34:28.703-05:002010-07-15T12:34:28.703-05:00I am so sorry for you. I completely understand as ...I am so sorry for you. I completely understand as my husband worries about our hogs all the time. The temperature alarms on our barns send him into a panic. Hang in there!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03808221662088379338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857161791109887176.post-66097738590917156192010-07-15T12:30:47.659-05:002010-07-15T12:30:47.659-05:00HUGS. That is heart breaking. I hope things cool o...HUGS. That is heart breaking. I hope things cool off for you guys.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16693160339334116500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857161791109887176.post-24926556351409598042010-07-15T12:23:06.319-05:002010-07-15T12:23:06.319-05:00I'm so sorry to hear this ... I can totally un...I'm so sorry to hear this ... I can totally understand and relate to what you guys are going through. My hubby is worried sick constantly that the pigs will overheat or that we will lose power and within just minutes lose a whole barn of pigs. It sounds like your hubby did everything he possibly could to help save the birds and he can't blame himself in this situation. I'd say just doHoosier Farm Babehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568958306591873982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857161791109887176.post-54937504796316772102010-07-15T12:12:20.113-05:002010-07-15T12:12:20.113-05:00My husband comes from a family that runs a dairy f...My husband comes from a family that runs a dairy farm a very small dairy farm and America has no idea where there milk or their food even comes from. The small farms are dying and they can barely keep their heads up these days. I have watched them suffer and I know what hard work it is. Farmers of all kinds are not appreciated and I am so sorry that this has happened to you. I pray for cooler Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2857161791109887176.post-89779920700885785782010-07-15T12:09:26.162-05:002010-07-15T12:09:26.162-05:00I can sympathize. While we don't have a huge f...I can sympathize. While we don't have a huge flock of turkeys, we do have dairy cows. It is very hard to lose an animal, not just because of the lost income, but you feel you should have been able to save them. I also agree about your comment the animal rights people.We are not factory farms and it is called "animal husbandry" as in you are "married" to the operation and Truhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06598121034809552950noreply@blogger.com