A new flock for Yoder
Sometimes you just really know someone is looking out for you.
After Lucy died last week we knew something had to be done about Yoder. He was so lonely. Squawking all day and all night. He's never been alone before and he wasn't doing well.
We had three choices: get another goose and start the cycle all over again, find a new home for him, or just let him be alone. Now, I know some of you are going to say it's crazy to care so much for a goose, but Yoder is a character, full of personality, and feelings.
On Friday I posted him on a website for farm animals that need a new home.
On Saturday morning I had an email from a lady who lived northeast of Denver. I was at a craft show all day on Saturday so I forwarded the email to Irv who contacted her. After a lot of questions (aka interrogation) the lady forwarded some pictures of their flock. I knew as soon as I saw them that she was someone just like me who treasures all God's creatures. We made the decision to give it a try and drive Yoder to his new home on Sunday.
We loaded up his "coop" and his house to take to his new place. Yes, we looked somewhat like the Beverly Hillbillies, but that wasn't the worst of it.
Yoder got to ride in a tub in the backseat of the truck.
I took a selfie of the three of us driving down the highway. For the most part he was pretty calm, but every once and while he started that squawking. At times I thought my eardrum was going to break.
We made our way up to Brighton and as soon as we pulled into the driveway I knew Yoder had hit the jackpot.
They had a huge area fenced off for the flock...geese, ducks, and chickens. They had several kiddie pools out plus there was a pond!
The goose house was so nice and it had shelters and heat lamps inside. Everything was so clean and well cared for. The couple were people we immediately bonded with. Both of them were animal lovers and it was so nice to have found others who loved and care for animals as much as I do. Yoder was on his best behavior and immediately bonded with the woman. She was able to pet him and scratch his chest which is his favorite thing. He got locked in the goose house until they could assess how the rest of the flock was going to accept him.
Not long after we left they texted us a couple pictures of the introduction to the flock.
They said he would go mingle with the flock and then come back and check-in with them. When they sent the second picture I knew everything was going to be okay.
Yoder was in one of the pools and was obviously relaxed and enjoying himself. He wasn't fighting or challenging the other male and seemed to be preening. A good sign. He was happy.
Everything is going to be okay. I am so relieved. We found the perfect family for him and he has it even better there than he did at our house. Thank you rescueme.org for connecting the two of us.
Thank you Lord for putting the right people in my life at just the right time.
After Lucy died last week we knew something had to be done about Yoder. He was so lonely. Squawking all day and all night. He's never been alone before and he wasn't doing well.
We had three choices: get another goose and start the cycle all over again, find a new home for him, or just let him be alone. Now, I know some of you are going to say it's crazy to care so much for a goose, but Yoder is a character, full of personality, and feelings.
On Friday I posted him on a website for farm animals that need a new home.
On Saturday morning I had an email from a lady who lived northeast of Denver. I was at a craft show all day on Saturday so I forwarded the email to Irv who contacted her. After a lot of questions (aka interrogation) the lady forwarded some pictures of their flock. I knew as soon as I saw them that she was someone just like me who treasures all God's creatures. We made the decision to give it a try and drive Yoder to his new home on Sunday.
We loaded up his "coop" and his house to take to his new place. Yes, we looked somewhat like the Beverly Hillbillies, but that wasn't the worst of it.
Yoder got to ride in a tub in the backseat of the truck.
I took a selfie of the three of us driving down the highway. For the most part he was pretty calm, but every once and while he started that squawking. At times I thought my eardrum was going to break.
We made our way up to Brighton and as soon as we pulled into the driveway I knew Yoder had hit the jackpot.
They had a huge area fenced off for the flock...geese, ducks, and chickens. They had several kiddie pools out plus there was a pond!
The goose house was so nice and it had shelters and heat lamps inside. Everything was so clean and well cared for. The couple were people we immediately bonded with. Both of them were animal lovers and it was so nice to have found others who loved and care for animals as much as I do. Yoder was on his best behavior and immediately bonded with the woman. She was able to pet him and scratch his chest which is his favorite thing. He got locked in the goose house until they could assess how the rest of the flock was going to accept him.
Not long after we left they texted us a couple pictures of the introduction to the flock.
They said he would go mingle with the flock and then come back and check-in with them. When they sent the second picture I knew everything was going to be okay.
Yoder was in one of the pools and was obviously relaxed and enjoying himself. He wasn't fighting or challenging the other male and seemed to be preening. A good sign. He was happy.
Everything is going to be okay. I am so relieved. We found the perfect family for him and he has it even better there than he did at our house. Thank you rescueme.org for connecting the two of us.
Thank you Lord for putting the right people in my life at just the right time.
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