Introducing Destiny, our show cow and the cornerstone of our purebred herd expansion at Ogilvie Stock Ranch. She represents more than just a cow; she's a legacy in motion, connecting my childhood dreams, deeply influenced by my grandparents, with our future aspirations at OSR. Growing up, I was always by my grandfather's side at cattle shows and sales - his pride and joy, his "little helper." He taught me the ins and outs of selecting herdsires, igniting a passion that would eventually ... VIEW POST
A Legacy in Motion – Destiny
Embracing Autumn’s Shift: Our 2024 Essential Fall Tasks
Now that September has arrived, the days are cooler, darkness is creeping up on us earlier every day and we are starting to work on our fall ranch tasks. The cows will soon be coming home to a new landscape and they will begin to explore the freshly logged areas. We are working through our to do lists to make sure that we get all the necessary tasks completed before the winter freeze. Let's take a peek into six fall tasks that are important for our ranch in 2024.Pasture MaintenanceAs we do ... VIEW POST
A Day in the Life: Embracing the August Rush
August at Ogilvie Stock Ranch is full of early mornings working show cattle and getting ready for the busy fall season. I've come to embrace the rhythm of these days, where each sunrise brings a blend of routine and the unexpected. Let me walk you through what a day in my life looks like during this busy month.Morning Routine and Ranch ChoresMy day usually begins in the quiet before dawn, diving into social media planning and organizing beef orders. It's a peaceful time that allows me to connect ... VIEW POST
The Tale of Lost: The Little Bottle Calf Who Found Many Mothers
Ever heard of a calf with a story that sounds straight out of a children's book? Let me introduce you to Lost, our little bottle calf who’s been breaking the rules since day one. Lost's journey began when he was born a twin, which is quite the event itself. But things took a turn when his mom left him in the field after giving birth, moving away to have his sister.Imagine our surprise during our 6am calving check, finding Lost wandering and calling out for his mom. He tagged along behind us like ... VIEW POST
Rising from the Ashes: Proactive Ways Ranchers Can Prepare for Wildfires
One year ago today, July 22nd 2023, the Rossmore Lake Wildfire approached our property and ended up sweeping through almost 800 acres of our private land, including hay fields, pasture and timber. As ranchers, every day we run into challenges where we must problem solve. We must have a wide variety of skills in livestock care, crops, grazing management, mechanics, physical labour, management and many others. Add in a wildfire and we are then having to manage all of our ranch tasks along with the ... VIEW POST
Beating the Heat: Haying Season Strategies
As the mercury climbs, so does the intensity of haying season. The scorching heat waves present unique challenges, but with careful planning and a few cooling tricks, we manage to keep both our family and our hay crops thriving. Here's a closer look at how we navigate the season, ensuring our balers roll out the highest protein-packed bales for our cattle while keeping our sights firmly on the future health of our fields.Staying Cool Amidst the HeatFirst things first, the wellbeing of our family ... VIEW POST
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