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 days that let us tackle yard work and bookkeeping, and surprise births (including a backwards calf) that remind us calving season always has the last word. Between the boys working their show animals, ... VIEW POST
Calving and Lambing – Week 5 Update
Calving Update Week 4
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 during a sudden six‑inch snowfall. There were a few quieter moments for catch‑up, a busy day that filled the barn, the hard day where a calf didn’t make it and a windstorm even ripped part of ... VIEW POST
Calving Update – Week 3
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 new calves and half a dozen lambs, leaned on family teamwork, and were reminded how quickly weather and birthing complications can change your plans. Day 8 We woke up to a ... VIEW POST
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