Howdy again, we really had a really busy time this week. Our typical day starts with Brian doing the 5am check then he goes and feeds the fall pairs. While he feeds the fall pairs, I get breakfast done and any typical housewhole chores done. I then go check the cows again at about 8 am , and feed any of the calves that may need it. This week we had several " slow calves" that needed extra attention. I also have a "bottle baby" that his mom died after his birth. ( She was born backwards with a leg back ) Then I go check and feed our horses which takes about 1 hour or so. When I come back, I draw the tags for all the calves that were born that night and morning so Brian and Nick can tag. Nick feeds the bulls and yearling heifers in the morning as well as the pairs. After they tag the calves and move them to the pair pasture, Brian feeds the main cow herd. In between feeding, sometimes we have to pull a calf with a difficult delivery. We check the cows every 3-4 hours for problems. Usually they finish about 1-2pm, but then all the miscellaneous chores get done in the afternoon. Brian then checks the cows at 6pm and Nick comes back at 9pm. I check them at 1230 pm. Then Brian starts checking them again at 5 am. That is our typical "Day at the Office"
This week we lost several calves to coyotes which is very frustrating, Nick and Brian try to eliminate some of them. The coyotes seem to be more of a problem this year that usual. The weather has been cold at night this week, about 15 degrees. Spring is slow to come!
Cynthia, Nelson Ranch
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| Heifer Pair |
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| "I am Proud" |
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| Early Morning |
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| Hiding |
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Leader of the Pack
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