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 Maintenance As ... VIEW POST
Embracing Autumn’s Shift: Our 2024 Essential Fall Tasks
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 Chores My 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 Heat First things first, the wellbeing of ... VIEW POST
Calving Season – Week 2 and 3
Stepping into the heart of spring at Ogilvie Stock Ranch, the second and third weeks of lambing and calving season have been nothing short of a whirlwind - new life, long days, and the special connections with animals. Each day brings with it an air of anticipation, challenges to overcome, and the joy of witnessing the first wobbly steps of our newest arrivals. Through this post, I invite you to join me behind the scenes during these weeks, sharing the triumphs, the unexpected turns, and the ... VIEW POST
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