Hello Mayrissa, I will try to help before they send this off to the "Not a Bug" section.

First the 9 coke requirement (animal fat too) was addressed here:
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...-%28Aug.-22%29.
[NA] Regarding the Adjustment of Several Crafting Recipes (Aug. 22)

We have made adjustments to the following crafting recipes to better balance the longevity of the existing content.

- Darksteel Ingot
- Hard Hippogryph Leather
- Twinthread
- Radiant Astral Eye
- Rose Gold Ingot
- Treated Spruce Lumber
- Enchanted Rose Gold Ink
- Growth Formula Delta Concentrate
So, no it isn't a bug. As for a shield there is one that is item level 52 that drops from Chimera if I recall correctly called: Aubriest's Allegory. There is also one available from the GC for seals. I hope that helps and good luck.