Tribute to Lucy

Posted on December 10, 2007 by Donna

Tribute to Lucy

Today one of my first sheep died. Her name is Primolana Lucile. She was born in April 1994, and I purchased her in August of 1999. For me she produced wonderful lambs- Leif, Lydia, Lily, Liam, Luna, Lou, Lenny and Lonny. She was an ornery and strong ewe who took me and my father for a ride once in the mud when we tried to catch her. She was a bear to get on the shearing stand and keep her there. She made wonderful white wool and had a beautiful red face. I retired her from breeding when she was 10 years old, and she was supposed to have a nice retirement here. This last few months she became arthritic so I’ve been keeping her in a pen and feeding her extra along with two other older thin sheep. Today she couldn’t stand up but still gobbled down the grain I gave to her. I went to check other animals and came back, and she was dead. I think she had a nice life with me- I hope so anyway. I do still have three of her offspring (Lily, Lou and Lonny) in our flock and can remember her through them.
2007-12-10 03:05:48 GMT

Comments (6 total)

Author:Anonymous

Oh, how hard to find her dead! But based on finding my cat dead and having to put my dog down this year, I think it’s easier to have them go peacefully on their own. And it sounds like she was happy to the end, enjoying her grain. Be assured, you DID give her a good life, good shepherd.

–Michelle at Boulderneigh

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2007-12-11 19:01:25 GMT

Author:Anonymous

Thank you- I hope so.

–Donna

2007-12-13 03:05:33 GMT

Author:Anonymous

I am so sorry to hear about your ol’gal, Donna. It’s always hard to lose the ones who have served you so well for so long. Her age is a tribute to your care, Donna. And may you remember her through her offspring.

Kathy

Sheep Thrills Farm

2007-12-18 01:20:38 GMT

Author:Anonymous

Thank you- I decided to breed her daughter Lily to continue her genetics in our flock.

–Donna

2007-12-19 22:43:29 GMT

Author:Anonymous

I can confirm that she was very stubborn and indeed could drag you through the mud.

–Dad

2007-12-27 00:48:40 GMT

Author:Anonymous

Yes she sure could, but I don’t think any of us will forget how hard we laughed that day!

–Donna

2007-12-28 16:44:56 GMT

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