We branded our calves a couple months ago, as we always do in preparation for turning them out in pastures that are farther from home. We invited more friends this time and we asked Nannie to help us make the meal for afterwards. She was so excited to cook for a big group again, she … Continue reading Our Branding
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Hauling Cows with Two Kids
Hauling with two kids in tow is similar to hauling with one kid in tow. Except now there are two little people complaining that they are hungry. Two little people are tired and in need of a nap. Two little people not wanting to be buckled in their carseats. I have discovered the real purpose … Continue reading Hauling Cows with Two Kids
Hauling Hay with One Kid
One of the few jobs I could help with, while pregnant and mothering a vivacious two-and-a-half-year-old was hauling hay out of the field and up to the hay shed. Hay hauling is pretty low impact so long as you keep a sharp eye out for holes or ditches in which you could sink a tire … Continue reading Hauling Hay with One Kid
Hauling Hay with Toddler
Every summer we spend countless hours swathing, raking, baling, and hauling the hay we will feed our cows during the winter months. This process repeats itself three or four times throughout the summer depending on how much water we have and weather conditions. I love riding in the swather or tractor with Mr. Rancher since … Continue reading Hauling Hay with Toddler
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