Hereford Cattle in Kamloops, BC
If you’ve ever wondered what life looks like on a working cattle ranch, you’re not alone. One of the most common questions we hear is: “What do your cattle do all year?” Many people picture cattle grazing in green pastures during the summer, but raising beef is a year-round commitment. Every season brings new challenges, […]
If there’s one thing every rancher watches more closely than the weather, it’s water. Healthy cattle need a constant supply of clean, fresh water every single day. Without it, they can’t stay healthy, maintain body condition, or raise healthy calves. During a dry year like this one in British Columbia, water doesn’t just become important—it […]
July is usually one of our busiest months on the ranch, but this year the drought has added another layer of challenges to every day. From moving cattle to hauling water, nearly every decision revolves around finding enough grass and water to keep our cattle healthy. Starting Before Sunrise Today started early. Before the heat […]
Spring on the ranch means weather that can’t make up its mind and a day that never quite goes as planned — sunshine, snow, wind, and newborns keep us moving. This week was a perfect snapshot: extra-close checks, bringing a twin into the barn and pairing her with a new mom who lost hers, quiet […]
Our 4th week of calving at Ogilvie Stock Ranch was a true mix of everything calving season can throw at you — newborn calves, snow, wind, sunshine and the kind of nonstop work that keeps you humble. We welcomed calves most days, processed new lambs, and spent long nights checking cows every few hours, even […]
Week three of calving at Ogilvie Stock Ranch reminded me why ranch life is equal parts joyful surprise and careful preparedness. Between a time change, a snowstorm that slowed everything down, a risky backwards calf that needed a vet trip, and more twins, we were kept on our toes every day. We welcomed nearly twenty […]
