As the sun rises over Ogilvie Stock Ranch in June, the air is still cool, but the promise of a hot day lingers. With drought conditions impacting our pastures, this day begins with an essential task: checking on our cows and ensuring they have adequate water. My day, like every other day, is a blend of ranch duties, parenting, and lessons learned. Our first stop is a leased pasture, where we make our way to check on the cows and calves. The boys sprint up the steep climb to the water ... VIEW POST
A Day in the Life: June Adventures
Calving 2025 Week 1 Update
Welcome to our 2025 calving season update, where we'll share the joys, challenges, and precious moments that come with bringing new life to the ranch! While not every day is a walk in the pasture, there's something undeniably heartwarming about witnessing a calf take its first steps. Join us as we document the ups and downs of calving week by week—there's a lot more to come! Are you ready to follow along? Here are the highlights from Week 1. Day 1 We are going to bring you along for ... VIEW POST
OSR Meatloaf
Here is our favourite meatloaf recipe! I love making this for big groups of people and for our family of 6. It is great for leftovers as well. ... VIEW POST
Looking Ahead to 2025
Its sometimes hard to believe how fast the year goes by on a cattle ranch. We always like to spend some time planning the year in January and February because once calving arrives in March, it seems like it is full steam ahead until November. 2025 is jammed packed with fun and exciting new things! Here is a bit of a yearly ranch life summary of our upcoming year. January We have been eagerly waiting for more snow to fall this winter so hopefully it arrives in January ... VIEW POST
How to Overcome the Winter Blues
Our Canadian winters can be a beautiful and exciting time to enjoy the outdoors. However, we also know that the long January and February months can sometimes feel tough to endure. The combination of post-holiday blues, shorter days, and cold weather can leave us feeling unmotivated and in need of a pick-me-up. If you're feeling the winter blues, you're not alone! Here are some tips to help you overcome those winter blues and make the most of this season. Bundle Up and Get ... VIEW POST
Essential Calving Season Supplies
As calving season approaches, our preparations go beyond the barn and pasture arrangements. The well-being of our newborn calves and their mothers is our top priority, driving us to meticulously organize essential calving supplies that ensure a healthy start for calves and mothers. We store all these supplies in a heated supply room so they are ready when we need them. Here’s a closer look at the critical items we keep on hand. Packages of Dried Colostrum The first few hours after birth ... VIEW POST
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