Essence
When admiring a painting,
Don't examine the paint.
When meeting an artist,
Don't look at the brush,
~Deng Ming~Dao
Sadly all of Savvy's babies have died. For some reason, her mothering hormones did not kick into gear and the last 2 days have been long trying to rescue the babies.
I have been breeding animals for a long time, but I never get used to the sad feeling I get when a wee little one dies in my hands.
Sleep well little babies.
Kim, I'm just catching up, I'm so sorry about the loss of Savvy's babies. I don't think a breeder who truly cares about her animals would ever just get used to something like that happening. I'm sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Risa | Wednesday, August 03, 2005 at 03:48 PM
Oh Kim, I am so sorry about the babies. Yes, it's part of life but a part we often wish was excluded. Hugs.
Posted by: Cathy | Saturday, July 30, 2005 at 09:48 AM
I was so saddened for you when I read your message. Having been there, I know the heartbreak and while there is always "next time," it doesn't change the fact that those little babies were in your hands and are now gone. Hugs to you!
Posted by: Chris | Friday, July 29, 2005 at 02:03 PM
Kim,
I am so sorry to hear about the babies. I am sure that is never easy. Thanks for the kind words about Miss Peaches. We are on our way to the vets again in a few minutes. Knitting hugs to you!
Posted by: Maureen | Friday, July 29, 2005 at 01:36 PM
That's just aweful about the bunny babies. I hope the next attempt goes better. The lily is lovely. Courage.
Posted by: Julia | Friday, July 29, 2005 at 01:03 PM
Oh, Kim, I am so sorry. Sad, sad, sad. It must be very hard for you. :-(
Posted by: Norma | Friday, July 29, 2005 at 12:33 PM
Oh, that's sad news, Kim. Take care.
Posted by: Vicki | Friday, July 29, 2005 at 11:30 AM
I'm so sorry to hear about the babies. I don't think any of us will get used to losing young ones, or older ones either for that matter. They just pull at your heart.
Posted by: Cindy | Friday, July 29, 2005 at 11:20 AM
I'm so sorry to hear about this. Poor little ones, and poor you to have to watch it develop and happen.
Take care. Thinking of you.
Posted by: Juno | Friday, July 29, 2005 at 10:09 AM
I'm so sorry. Those poor little things. I suspect this is par for the course with breeding, but it cannot be easy to cope with. Please remember your successes now. I have just been out to the hutch looking at two of your successes just this morning. The girls are doing wonderfully. Growing and thriving and making it through those hot days just fine. I love them. They are so beautiful and sweet tempered. They both come right to me and we touch noses every time we meet. I thank you again for my wonderful bunnies. I hope you'll remember all the positives of your work today. What you do brings joy and beauty to others. The beauty of your animals perfectly reflects the love and care that you shower upon them. I pray you find some peace in that.
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | Friday, July 29, 2005 at 09:38 AM
Oh Kim, I'm so sorry. Maybe next time Miss Savvy will do better. My thoughts are with you.
Posted by: Lizzy B | Friday, July 29, 2005 at 09:02 AM
Hope Savvy gets her act together next time. Some of these first time mamas just don't get it. Hard on the babies, though, and on the breeder, when Mom just doesn't cooperate!
Posted by: Leslie | Friday, July 29, 2005 at 07:48 AM
I'm sorry, Kim.
Posted by: Kerstin | Friday, July 29, 2005 at 07:41 AM
Raising animals always reminds us of the yin and yang of life.Perhaps that is why you've chosen to show us your beautiful lily.
Posted by: Cindy D | Friday, July 29, 2005 at 06:56 AM
I'm so sorry about the babies; I was also looking forward to watching them grow.
Posted by: Kim | Friday, July 29, 2005 at 12:16 AM
You must be broken hearted. I sure am. My heart goes out to you, Kim.
Posted by: margene | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 11:16 PM
Oh, Kim. I am so sorry things did not work out for this litter. Being a breeder means learning how to accept the losses and still go on. My condolences. Perhaps this doe needed this experience to grow through and next time will see a better outcome.
Posted by: claudia at countrywool | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 11:14 PM
This is one of the things we just don't understand. I'm sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Bliss | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 11:08 PM
Oh, I'm sorry. Bigh sigh.
Posted by: mamacate | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 10:13 PM
Oh how sad. Sympathy.
Posted by: Marguerite | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 09:58 PM
Kim, I'm so sorry about the buns. Hopefully Savvy will figure it out next time, and you'll be blessed with a new litter of babies. Thinking of you.
Posted by: Liz | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 09:30 PM
I am so sorry to hear about your wee ones. Please know my thoughts are with you.
Midj
Posted by: Midj | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 08:20 PM
I'm so sorry :(
Posted by: Donna | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 08:19 PM
Oh, Kim, I am so sorry! It's so hard to understand, isn't it?
Posted by: sandy | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 07:08 PM
How very sad and hard when you wish so to save them.
That is one of the most beautiful colored lilies I've seen. I going to try to find it.
Posted by: Judy | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 07:01 PM
sadness overwhelms me in Texas. I was so looking forward to seeing the bunnies develop. The babies are in the arms of angels now being loved and cared for just as you were doing for them. Well wishes for your mourning soul.
Posted by: marlo | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 06:58 PM