Category: The Ranch
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Calving Away
The heifers finally started picking up on their calving this last week. They were definitely not cycling when the bulls were turned out last spring. Nothing I can do about that, it's just the breaks. We have been busy though keeping up on things. It has really been tiring.<br />n<br />nThe weather has been nice…
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Full Of Bull
Reading Karen's story about the <a href="http://www.karbonkountymoos.com/2007/02/11/tangled-up-blue/">tied up bull</a> reminded me of one of my bull wreck stories. Sometimes these critters get in the biggest predicaments. I know I'm not a very good story teller but bear with me.<br />n<br />nIt was many, many, many moons ago and I believe I had gotten the bulls…
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Different
Every year seems to be a little different and bring something new. This year I might not have many calves yet, three, but the cattle are reacting different.<br />n<br />nI always like to leave the heifer in the pen she has been in while she is calving. She is comfortable there and more willing to…
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Gone
Well, the hired hand is history. He left last night. I can't say it hurts my feelings, I'm just not looking forward to dealing with a new one. He should be here Saturday.<br />n<br />nThe old hired hand had his Dad come down to help him move out. He had a flatbed trailer and had…
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Fresh Calf
<center><a class='serendipity_image_link' href='http://www.sarpysam.net/gallery/Calves/firstcalf02052007?full=1'><img width='640' height='427' style="border: 0px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px;" src="http://www.sarpysam.net/gallery/albums/Calves/firstcalf02052007.sized.jpg" alt="" /></a></center><br />n<br />n<center>The first calf of the season. I really don't expect them to really start popping for a few more days but it is nice to see the first one. The heifer had it on her own and is doing a…
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Buffet
<center><a class='serendipity_image_link' href='http://www.sarpysam.net/gallery/Bulls/buffet02022007?full=1'><img width='640' height='480' style="border: 0px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px;" src="http://www.sarpysam.net/gallery/albums/Bulls/buffet02022007.sized.jpg" alt="" /></a></center><br />n<br />n<center>Some of the Bulls enjoying a wintry hay buffet. Taken 2/2/2007.</center>
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First Calf
I decided last night it was time to start doing night checks on the heifers. They were getting heavy enough that one was going to pop anytime now. I just got in from my 3 am check and guess what?<br />n<br />nWe had our first calf. Heifer number 118 was standing over her calf taking…
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Chasing Hay
<center><a class='serendipity_image_link' href='http://www.sarpysam.net/gallery/Cow-Pixs/cowshelter01112007?full=1'><img width='640' height='480' style="border: 0px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px;" src="http://www.sarpysam.net/gallery/albums/Cow-Pixs/cowshelter01112007.sized.jpg" alt="" /></a></center><br />n<br />n<center>The cows chasing after better hay on a cold morning. Taken 1/11/2007. </center>
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That Was Quick
No sooner did I put an ad up with Montana Job Service for a hired hand and now I have a new Hired Hand. Usually it takes months to find somebody but this time a qualified guy stepped up right out of the box and I went ahead and hired him. I really need somebody…
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Yet Again
The Hired Hand gave me notice today. He said his previous employer made him an offer it would be crazy for him to refuse. It couldn't come at a worse time with the heifers just getting ready to calve. I'll struggle through somehow though.<br />n<br />n<strong>When you're being crazy, the sky is the limit. Louise…