A never-ending supply of fresh water is crucial to raising happy, healthy cattle. And solar water pumps (solars) are essential to providing that never-ending supply of fresh water, as well as, remaining sustainable. Solars are especially vital during this time of year when it can be hot, dry, and ... READ the POST
A Bull’s Pace
When referencing bulls, I have been known to use the descriptive terms: necessary evils, belligerent beasts, and knot-heads. My distain for bulls runs deep – it’s no mystery. The day their work is done is something that I look forward to - even celebrate. But then in the midst of my celebration, I ... READ the POST
Yesterday in the Life of this Ranch Wife
Yesterday while my mind was wandering (see 6:30 am) on the way to the cows, the idea for this post came to me. I thought it might be fun to keep notes on my day and share the play-by-play in a post today. So, without further ado, here it is – yesterday in the life of this ranch wife. 4:30 am – I ... READ the POST
Calve in May, They Say…
Calve in May, they say… It’ll be warm, they say… Which is true, except when it’s not. Imagine going for a swim fully clothed in jeans and a sweater, and then instead of drying off as you ordinarily would after a swim, you are forced to take a long, cold shower. And to top it all off, the ... READ the POST
My Husband Is Nesting
My husband is nesting. Yes, you read that right. Turns out, that instinctive, sometimes uncontrollable, urge to organize, clean, arrange and rearrange in preparation for the impending arrival of a newborn is not limited to expectant mothers. In fact, he goes through a nesting phase, or something ... READ the POST
Better Equipped Calves
As you know, my husband and I have three kids. I spend my days both raising my kids and helping my husband care for the cows and calves on the ranch. As a parent, I help my kids navigate the stages of life, giving them a solid foundation so that they can become responsible adults and contributing ... READ the POST
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