Separating the Bull

Separating the Bull

It was time to take the bull over to breed the milk cow so Matt and his cowgirl danced a little do-si-do with the bull as they urged him toward the corral.   They got him in and then . . .     had to convince him to go into the chute.   Grandpa had...
Spring on the Ranch

Spring on the Ranch

  This little calf was born the last week of February. At first, we thought he was blind, but later learned it was just an infection in his eye. Along with not being able to see, he also refused to drink. We brought him and his mama in to try and help him learn...

Winter Chores

Before the fateful power outtage a couple of weeks ago, I had planned a winter chore post. However, not all of my pictures were recovered, so here is a sketchy view of what winter feeding entails. Nate uses all his weight and strength to pull hay from half ton bales...

Predators from the air

We ordered 100 chicks to raise for production this year. The process of raising chicks begins with a phase called brooding. We place the chicks in a brooding box that is kept at a consistent temperature while they grow feathers and adapt to the changing temperatures...
A Family Affair

A Family Affair

We’re a ranching family. This fact is never more evident than at branding time. A father and his two sons work together. Two cousins anchor the rope together. Sisters and a cousin push the calves up the chute. Grandpa and a grandson get ready to herd the cows. A...

Our 2011 supply of beef is nearly gone. Once we are out, we will not have any ready for delivery until this coming fall. If anyone is interested in ordering beef this winter, now is the time. Visit our Grass Fed Beef page for more information.