RJ is Sick and I Have No Clue Why

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  • @anareilley7727
    @anareilley7727 Před 7 měsíci +76

    RJ acts like he's plugged up. Tender belly, hunched over. I hope he's going to be ok

  • @helenwenzel7603
    @helenwenzel7603 Před 7 měsíci +3

    I am sorry for the loss of RJ. He was a good Alpaca. Poor Steve, he was protective of himself. You learn from mistakes. RIP RJ, you crossed the Rainbow 🌈. Your Dad will see you again. ❤❤❤❤

  • @alisonlightner866
    @alisonlightner866 Před 7 měsíci +35

    Hopefully you will R.J. to the vet. He is a miracle baby and he needs to stay around for a long while
    Good video Daniel.

  • @janelleb8274
    @janelleb8274 Před 7 měsíci +6

    Daniel, work smarter not harder. Go buy (5) 10gal buckets with lids, put them in back of the side by side, fill up at the house, and drive them to the barn. One trip, fill everything up. I hope RJ feels better!

  • @melissakasner9722
    @melissakasner9722 Před 7 měsíci +60

    Rj my prayers I'm literally in tears he's one of my favorites

    • @kathystewart1833
      @kathystewart1833 Před 7 měsíci +10

      YES prayers for R.J. he is my favorite.... Dear Lord please let R.J. get better 🙏

  • @pamskyland4444
    @pamskyland4444 Před 7 měsíci +14

    Bottom line is RJ needs a vet. Hope u hook him up. It’s a shame ur vet clinic doesn’t have someone on call over holidays and weekends. Love watching ur family and farm. Thanks for keeping us up on the donkeys. Thanku for being u and doing what u do. 🐾❤️🐾

  • @aletheaglenn6656
    @aletheaglenn6656 Před 7 měsíci +39

    Does RJ have a fever? It looks like an abdominal blockage of some kind. Please don't wait too late to get him help.

  • @chuckprophitt4976
    @chuckprophitt4976 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Yes he needs to see a vet now before the weekend comes. He looks really sick. Can't risk loosing him to

  • @marshacerca7896
    @marshacerca7896 Před 7 měsíci +70

    That sweet boy looks like he feels pitiful. I hope y’all can get him fixed up

  • @nan25girls
    @nan25girls Před 7 měsíci +8

    You could get in to the vet if you wanted to!! Don't wait to long! RJ means a lot to all of us!

  • @PegWinslow
    @PegWinslow Před 7 měsíci +91

    We know you will do everything you can for RJ, but seeing him like that, hurts my heart. Prayers for his quick recovery.

  • @theresasmitherman9708
    @theresasmitherman9708 Před 7 měsíci +14

    We’re in the frigid weather now.
    Prayers for everyone.
    Prayers for RJ!
    🇺🇸💖

  • @dorothybrown4517
    @dorothybrown4517 Před 7 měsíci +13

    Please call a vet, I love RJ, he is very special. I don't want anything to happen to him.

  • @carriemclean3092
    @carriemclean3092 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Hello Arms family! Hoping your taking your special boy, RJ, to the vet. Poor baby looks like he's in a lot of pain.

  • @AtomicGamingYT1
    @AtomicGamingYT1 Před 7 měsíci +40

    Poor poor RJ. Hope he gets better

  • @Dallas-TX-2024
    @Dallas-TX-2024 Před 7 měsíci +1

    RJ was my fav....such a spunky fellow! He will be sorely missed!

  • @loisarrowood9733
    @loisarrowood9733 Před 7 měsíci +86

    Prayers for RJ. Looks like his butt is impacted.

    • @swizzle22ify
      @swizzle22ify Před 7 měsíci +5

      Hey Daniel, Dusty has a heated water trough for the bison

    • @carolynrandle5454
      @carolynrandle5454 Před 7 měsíci +5

      He looks like he is constipated.

  • @joannepantale483
    @joannepantale483 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Awww, poor RJ. I pray by the time this has posted he has seen a vet and is feeling much better now. I can only hope. Take care & stay warm. ❤️ Jo in Michigan ❄️

  • @131dyana
    @131dyana Před 7 měsíci +21

    Let us hope the vet can come and see him.

  • @megslittlehouseinthecountry
    @megslittlehouseinthecountry Před 7 měsíci +5

    Saying prayers for RJ.I know all this took place last Sunday, and by now your vet has probably checked him over. I hope to hear an update on RJ soon. 💖🙏💖🙏💖

  • @irmawilliams-mcleod
    @irmawilliams-mcleod Před 7 měsíci +36

    Poor RJ. I hope he recovers from whatever is troubling him, and gets better.

  • @jessicar994
    @jessicar994 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Awww poor RJ he's my favorite 🥰 I hope he gets better soon ❤

  • @Missquann
    @Missquann Před 7 měsíci +28

    Hang in there
    RJ we are all praying for you Buddy!!!

  • @jayarnett3566
    @jayarnett3566 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Prayers for RJ and a speedy recovery 🙏🙏🙏

  • @steveshoemaker6347
    @steveshoemaker6347 Před 7 měsíci +63

    RJ MIGHT BE SICK cause Alfalfa does have one downfall: it can cause a rather dangerous cattle ailment called “bloat.”....Thanks Danial and family

    • @Cuz-Mama-Sez-So
      @Cuz-Mama-Sez-So Před 7 měsíci +5

      I was wondering if he got a hold of wet grain,straw, or hay. I know you know what you're doing. But it worries me that he's done.

    • @ardenpeters4386
      @ardenpeters4386 Před 7 měsíci +9

      Males have an issue with alfalfa.

    • @julieduree9210
      @julieduree9210 Před 7 měsíci +6

      Goats can eat moldy hay,so can cattle, but not horses and wondering if alpacas are the same. Also, alfalfa can be rich for some animals. I know with horses one feeding of alfalfa., the other feeding is some good grass hay. They find out what’s wrong.

    • @magnolia2330
      @magnolia2330 Před 7 měsíci +1

      It can also cause urinary blockage, especially in males from the high calcium content.

    • @roberto.peterson9917
      @roberto.peterson9917 Před 7 měsíci

      bloat present different at least in cattle as the description bloat they blow up like a balloon
      not sure if alpaca present same
      i would lean more to constipation
      Daniel did mention anything about it there was poo in pen ????
      Bloat i believe is more an issue with fresh alfalfa once dried and baled
      no an issue never had problems in winter when we fed alfalfa
      fresh alfalfa yes we tried to keep from feeding on only alfalfa a random alfalfa or clover bunch where seeds ended up from ?? bird or winter feed didn't bother them as it was limited to small amounts

  • @edwardh1591
    @edwardh1591 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Hopefully the vet will be able to get RJ better. Veterinarian are always on call. Get well soon RJ!

  • @cathybraun8652
    @cathybraun8652 Před 7 měsíci +13

    Hi Daniel and DJ and Family, I hope RJ gets better he's special. Stay warm.

  • @LoriM222
    @LoriM222 Před 7 měsíci +6

    I said many prayers for RJ already.. love him so much and he's Rufus' legacy, so I really hope the Vet can help him and find out what is ailing him. God bless you, RJ and thank you, Daniel for keeping a close eye on RJ. Please let us know how he's doing as soon as you can. Thank you! 💜❤❌⭕

  • @angelarowe3472
    @angelarowe3472 Před 7 měsíci +88

    Hopefully you can get a vet to come out and look at him. I hope you don’t lose him over this cool spell I don’t know what else to say. Just keep you all in my prayers and hopefully you all won’t lose him 😢

    • @daniellewoolley8607
      @daniellewoolley8607 Před 7 měsíci +9

      @angelarowe3472 the cold doesn't bother Llamas Alpacas are From the Andriy mountains. You should Google about the Llamas and Alpacas and understand cold weather doesn't bother them. They love the cold weather they also sleep in the snow

    • @kar702
      @kar702 Před 7 měsíci +8

      @@daniellewoolley8607 I agree they are built for the cold, but in his painful state, his immunity could go way down

  • @pamelahayes6907
    @pamelahayes6907 Před 7 měsíci +7

    Poor little man, my heart hurts seeing him like this. Please keep us updated on how he is doing, and I'll keep prayers for you and him.

  • @dianelitten-artz8407
    @dianelitten-artz8407 Před 7 měsíci +18

    It is cold here in Western Maryland. We got snow Monday and more coming tomorrow. Poor RJ. I will be praying for him. He truly was a gift from God after Rufus passed. Kelsey and Earl are so cute.

  • @cathy7569
    @cathy7569 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Prayers for RJ he feels better very soon!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @bonniemcintosh296
    @bonniemcintosh296 Před 7 měsíci +13

    Poor RJ I'll keep him in my prayers!😢

  • @mkhuntstreasure3192
    @mkhuntstreasure3192 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Poor RJ, it is so worrying when an animal is not well. Stay warm!

  • @donnabrown9897
    @donnabrown9897 Před 7 měsíci +39

    Praying for RJ. It is so sad to see our animals hurting, but God cares for His creatures. He made us all, and He alone can heal us in an instant. May angels surround RJ and comfort him and you, and God’s healing balm restore him. In Jesus’ Name we pray. Amen.

  • @jackielisowski1737
    @jackielisowski1737 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Prayers for RJ... 🙏🙏 He is my favorite

  • @gwilos
    @gwilos Před 7 měsíci +20

    Hope RJ gets well soon. He's my fave on the homestead

  • @Vincef1101
    @Vincef1101 Před 7 měsíci +5

    It’s amazing to me how you can name all those animals by heart. I can’t even remember my own name most of 5he time.

  • @kkcm53
    @kkcm53 Před 7 měsíci +12

    Healing prayers for dear RJ❤🙏
    Thanks for another great video! I'm with DeJay and Emma Lee! Indoors under a blanket is the place to be❤

  • @SandraRodriguez-ff2rz
    @SandraRodriguez-ff2rz Před 7 měsíci +4

    Im sorry RJ is sick. I hope the vet can see him. Hes a blessing. Could be bloat,constpated or pnuemonia. Hopefully he can be taken care of today. All yalls animals are well taken care of. And yall love them. Enjoyed your video. Yeppers its cold for sure

  • @darenferrell6656
    @darenferrell6656 Před 7 měsíci +198

    RJ acts like he could be constipated by the way he was standing. Earl holding that chew stick for Kelce is the cutest thing.

    • @lizpace3117
      @lizpace3117 Před 7 měsíci +14

      That's what I thought. That would account for being uncomfortable standing and laying.

    • @tinarlowe2251
      @tinarlowe2251 Před 7 měsíci +15

      I was definitely thinking of a blockage of some kind. Pumpkin is good for stomach issues in dogs. I'm not a vet, research before trying.

    • @sandrareech28
      @sandrareech28 Před 7 měsíci +18

      Prayers for RJ. Hope he's ok.

    • @kathleenredick275
      @kathleenredick275 Před 7 měsíci +7

      My horse had colic a while back, but he didn't get well...not enough poops in a day...and was still 'off'. My vet said to put 2 oz of "MOM" in his senior pellet feed. It helps soften his manure. It certainly helps.
      As the other person said, I'm not a vet", but your vet might know if it's OK for Alpacas. 🙏 for you.

    • @catherinechew7691
      @catherinechew7691 Před 7 měsíci +7

      I've never set foot on a farm but I know that scrunched up stance.

  • @burtoncummins8970
    @burtoncummins8970 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Prayers for RJ and your family and the rest of the animals. Hope RJ gets better 🙏🙏🙏

  • @gladysepps260
    @gladysepps260 Před 7 měsíci +24

    Prayers For R J 🙏🙏🙏

  • @bettyweitzel9019
    @bettyweitzel9019 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Prayers for RJ and hope he is better soon.

  • @sandysmith510
    @sandysmith510 Před 7 měsíci +7

    my dogs and cat stood like that when they were having a hard time breathing. rj dosnt look right at all. i hope you were able to contact the vet.

  • @lindanewsome5352
    @lindanewsome5352 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Prayers for Rj. Such a sweet boy

  • @naughteeone
    @naughteeone Před 7 měsíci +13

    Poor RJ I hope he's ok

  • @roosts20412
    @roosts20412 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Get RJ to a vet ASAP! Abdominal pain like that is never something minor. It can be a sign of a urinary tract obstruction (a stone in the tube between the bladder and penis) which will kill him. Not drinking enough due to his water being frozen can be a cause. Could also be a bowel obstruction-same prognosis without treatment. If he got kicked in the belly he could have internal bleeding. Don’t wait. All vets have emergency coverage.

    • @kathipetersen2277
      @kathipetersen2277 Před 7 měsíci +2

      The poor animal is suffering every minute, meanwhile we have happy little chats about all the fun farm happenings. I really feel for him, I've suffered while listening to happy chatter around me. It makes his suffering very real and personal to me. Poor guy!

    • @rubysrue2085
      @rubysrue2085 Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@kathipetersen2277 Absolutely!

  • @pattyleamons9186
    @pattyleamons9186 Před 7 měsíci +8

    RJ you are in my thoughts and prayers 🙏 😌 You get better😊May God Bless 🙌 🙏 ❤️ you and your family 😅

  • @carrollgaddis-wk4si
    @carrollgaddis-wk4si Před 7 měsíci +1

    I’m praying for your boy 🙏🏼 Hope you call your Vet an get him Help as Soon as possible!! 💜💜

  • @maryloudamarino4079
    @maryloudamarino4079 Před 7 měsíci +21

    Poor RJ, I feel so bad for him. Hope it's not a blockage or anything like that. He seems to eat and drink but he looks really sickly. Hope he will be ok. Loved how gentle Earl was being with Kelce trying to pull the chew stick from him. Stay warm! Spring will be there soon enough.

  • @peggybowe5556
    @peggybowe5556 Před 7 měsíci

    Please let us know how RJ is doing. he looks so pitiful. Heartbreaking. Love the new little puppy. She's made herself at home easy it seems. She's so cute!

  • @Brenda-bb8hk
    @Brenda-bb8hk Před 7 měsíci +14

    Hopefully RJ is not hurt too bad! Fingers crossed. Thanks for the video. 💕

  • @lisazappala4381
    @lisazappala4381 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Poor RJ. I think a call or trip to the vet is needed. His stance is saying pain. He’s not lifting his head up at anytime he’s been on video😢 Prayers said❤
    Not fun hauling water when out so frigid out.
    I’m loving Linda’s maternal instincts 😂. Her calendar is messed up.

  • @marycotton6009
    @marycotton6009 Před 7 měsíci +15

    I am seriously worried about RJ, I sure am praying he'll be alright. Now that you reminded me about him jumping up on the donkeys, he actually acts like he might have been kicked in a tender area. But yeah, I hope your vet has a better idea or even better comes out to examine him. Anyways, I know when you have animals or even people,sick etc... happens. The more you have ,the more we have to go through the tuffest part. So no matter what, we love you guys & know that you love your critters & such. Now I am just rambling as I really am worried about him. If I had money I would definitely send it to you

  • @kimberlycard5595
    @kimberlycard5595 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Prayers for RJ can’t have anything happen to him. Earl is such a trooper ♥️

  • @sharisiragusa8271
    @sharisiragusa8271 Před 7 měsíci +7

    I agree, RJ looks like he is constipated....Would call the vet asap

  • @LenardMountainHomestead
    @LenardMountainHomestead Před 7 měsíci +4

    Aww get to feeling better RJ. Loved seeing all the beautiful animals. Turkey babies are so cute. Steve had you running lol.. Stay warm. Always love seeing the puppy..

  • @T-J-C
    @T-J-C Před 7 měsíci +10

    RJ's rumen may not be working properly. I know their digestive system is a bit different, but Alpacas are still ruminants. Another channel (K&S Get Out) had one of their goats get really sick and they think it had to do with him eating some of their guardian dog's food. Does RJ have access to Bear's food? If he has been munching on it, that might be a place to start.

  • @christinajohnston9703
    @christinajohnston9703 Před 7 měsíci +1

    No weekend or holiday would stop me from finding someone to look at such a special animal. He looks like he's in so much pain!!! 😔 But I also understand you could hurt him more by loading him up in the vehicle. Praying he gets some relief soon!!!

  • @susanarchambeault8933
    @susanarchambeault8933 Před 7 měsíci +10

    Sending prayers 🙏 for RJ !

  • @conniegoeden4035
    @conniegoeden4035 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Hope RJ continues to get better! I chuckled at you calling the water spigots, “hydrants” . We call them faucets down here in NC.❤️

    • @noelle1225
      @noelle1225 Před 7 měsíci

      I’m in eastern NC. I call them spigots outside and faucets inside. My husband calls a garden hose by the name hose pipe. 😂

  • @patriciafreels299
    @patriciafreels299 Před 7 měsíci +15

    RJ is in my prayers. He is so cute.

  • @christinedoss9867
    @christinedoss9867 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Prayers sent for RJ.😢

  • @cathytuffley5472
    @cathytuffley5472 Před 7 měsíci +32

    It’s 71° in San Diego California today so it’s not colder here but I pray that you take RJ to the vet and find out what’s wrong with him cause he doesn’t look good

  • @annettebeavers7866
    @annettebeavers7866 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Sorry to hear about RJ. Hope you find out what is going on with him 😔😔🙏🙏👍👍❤❤❤❤

  • @maryannpannell3509
    @maryannpannell3509 Před 7 měsíci +13

    Poor RJ. Makes me so sad. 😢🙏🏻 prayers for y’all. ❤

  • @R.L.KRANESCHRADTT
    @R.L.KRANESCHRADTT Před 7 měsíci +2

    28:00 watching you chase Steve was hilarious. It reminded me of when my Shetland pony would get out as a kid and we could never catch him... but my mom would stand on the porch with a few cookies in a paper sack and just shackin' that bag and calling for Dapple Dan to come home.. it never took very long before he'd come trotting back. He was no dummy. But he sure looked like a whipped pup as we led him back in the corral.... "Shucks, I fell for it again. Dang that sweet tooth"🤠

  • @shaunskidmore5881
    @shaunskidmore5881 Před 7 měsíci +15

    It's a little warmer here but not much. Hopefully RJ gets better soon.

  • @davidking5765
    @davidking5765 Před 7 měsíci

    You could get one of these tanks, fill it, store it in a warm space in the barn and use it when the pipes freeze up.
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  • @cathyaddison26
    @cathyaddison26 Před 7 měsíci +11

    Praying for RJ hope he gets better lots of love from Arkansas

  • @msprb08
    @msprb08 Před 7 měsíci

    Awww RJ 😢. I love how you interact with those guys. So sweet.

  • @gmhun
    @gmhun Před 7 měsíci +11

    Praying for RJ 🙏🙏🙏

  • @frankhorton4369
    @frankhorton4369 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Try pointing a heat lamp toward your water line where it enters your barn. It might warm the water in the line enough to melt the ice in the line.

  • @jackbarker3583
    @jackbarker3583 Před 7 měsíci +9

    Prayers ☝️ for RJ.

  • @alysiachristensen5475
    @alysiachristensen5475 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Praying for RJ and all of you!!!

  • @Meemaw1953
    @Meemaw1953 Před 7 měsíci +9

    Get the vet there to see what is wrong with him. He’s pitiful. Prayers RJ.

  • @ginalarsen4875
    @ginalarsen4875 Před 7 měsíci

    I live in Northern California, and we have had temperatures in the high fifties, and occasional rain. I pray that R.J. gets better and the turkey poults make it. Kelce is so cute.

  • @lindakruger7397
    @lindakruger7397 Před 7 měsíci +1

    On FARM OF ROUTE 66 they have automatic watering post. The animal push a little float down with their nose to get water, and when they are done drinking, water flows back down below frost level under ground.

  • @debrawiley7673
    @debrawiley7673 Před 7 měsíci +7

    Prayers for RJ to be better soon 🙏🏻 🙏🏻🙏🏻💙💙💙💙

  • @ann5993
    @ann5993 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Sending healing thoughts for RJ. I hope he gets to feeling better soon.

  • @beverlyhanlon8376
    @beverlyhanlon8376 Před 7 měsíci +7

    Hope RJ is ok. Stay as warm as you can. Houston be careful on the ice. Hi DeJay.

  • @lisazepaniak3387
    @lisazepaniak3387 Před 7 měsíci

    Hoping RJ get well soon!! Time to get some heat wrap tape for those water lines. Never know when you'll need those lines warm again. And sill puppies need to be kennel trained. Have a blessed winter.

  • @lindajohnson8347
    @lindajohnson8347 Před 7 měsíci +5

    😭😭😭😭😭😭😭RJ please get well u are my favorite

  • @Snowflakebabytoo9
    @Snowflakebabytoo9 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Prayers for RJ 🙏🏼 he’s such a sweet boy

  • @Houston_sides
    @Houston_sides Před 7 měsíci +5

    I hope rj gets better soon , It was 19degrees where I live cold🥶

  • @billgoeckel6344
    @billgoeckel6344 Před 7 měsíci +1

    So sorry to see that RJ is not doing well. hope he will be fine. We had -40c up here in Edmonton Canada last weekend which is really unusual for us. Sending you all positive energy

  • @rebeccaschooley2628
    @rebeccaschooley2628 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Praying for RJ God bless you guys and stay safe and warm ❤

  • @kellyfoster8903
    @kellyfoster8903 Před 7 měsíci +1

    ❤❤❤ poor RJ, I will be praying that he feels better soon. About water in subfreezing temperatures, use your atv and load it up with 5 gallon buckets to make fewer trips back and forth ❤❤❤

  • @donnawilson2858
    @donnawilson2858 Před 7 měsíci +7

    I sure hope he gets better soon.

  • @roseannecoggan589
    @roseannecoggan589 Před 7 měsíci +6

    Prayers for RJ🙏🦙

  • @cindylewis9406
    @cindylewis9406 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Why don't you have tank heaters to keep the animals water from freezing?

  • @peggysturgess8498
    @peggysturgess8498 Před 7 měsíci +8

    Prayers for RJ ✝️🙏🏼🛐

  • @lockedin60
    @lockedin60 Před 7 měsíci +1

    New puppies are a lot of fun and can be a lot of headache. Things we take for granted or things that just work may not work anymore with a new puppy around the house.

  • @barbaracarter8924
    @barbaracarter8924 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Poor R J. I hope he feels better soon. Prayers

  • @enidmiller8106
    @enidmiller8106 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Oh many fingers crossed that RJ is going to be ok. It breaks my heart to see him sick.

  • @suzij6493
    @suzij6493 Před 7 měsíci +5

    It's 74° in Surprise Arizona. Hope you all stay safe and prayers to RJ

  • @MelanieOhEaley
    @MelanieOhEaley Před 7 měsíci +1

    I am in SoCal so its nice and warm here but I feel for ya and send warm thoughts.

  • @pamelaidleburg2518
    @pamelaidleburg2518 Před 7 měsíci +6

    RJ feel better lil fella!!! 🙏

  • @bluechow35
    @bluechow35 Před 7 měsíci +1

    For the water you could put heat tape on them and just plug it in when it is going to get below freezing.