Hereford Cattle in Kamloops, BC
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 […]
Week two of the main calving season at Ogilvie Stock Ranch is in full swing. From bringing a newborn in on the Polaris side-by-side to watching our boys roll out fresh straw and work with the show cattle, it’s been a mix of joyful firsts, quiet sunrise checks, and the small routines — keep reading […]
Spring may feel far away, or maybe not this year in our part of the country, but on a ranch, preparations for calving begin weeks in advance. Calving season is when cows give birth, and it’s one of the most important—and closely watched—times of the year. Good preparation can mean healthier calves, less stress on […]
