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
The Tale of Lost: The Little Bottle Calf Who Found Many Mothers
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
Calving Season 2024 – Week 1
It’s that time of year again! Our weekly calving update is back by popular demand as calving season has arrived! There’s something special and almost magical about calving season. Amidst the hustle of the long days and the challenge of those often exhausting nights, lies the heartwarming reward of witnessing the miracle of new life. Every calf born on our ranch isn’t just an addition to the ranch; it’s a testament to the cycle of life, our dedication, and the relentless spirit of nature. And ... VIEW POST
Looking Ahead at 2024
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. 2024 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 are so thankful that the snow started to fall! We received about 20 inches in January, so we had a few ... VIEW POST
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