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 – Week 2 and 3
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 snow days after ... VIEW POST
Embracing the Serenity of Winter: Bringing the Cows Home
As the snow gently drifts from the skies, I can't help but feel a sense of peace and contentment. It's that time of year again when we gather our cows and bring them home, ready to embark on the winter feeding months.The transition from one season to another is not only a shift in weather, but also a chance for us to pause and appreciate the beauty and simplicity of nature. It signals not just a transition in seasons, but also a time for us to pause, catch our breath, and recoup from the hustle ... VIEW POST
Fall tasks on the ranch: Embracing the season of change!
As the air gets crisp and the leaves change colours, we are starting to work on our fall ranch tasks. Fall brings a sense of anticipation and preparation for the colder months ahead. Let's take a peek into six fall tasks that are important for our ranch.Pasture MaintenanceWe are assessing the condition our pastures, ensuring they are will provide nutritious forage for our cattle throughout the next month or so. This year, the fire has thrown our whole fall routine out the window as we basically ... VIEW POST
How to Cook the Best Oven Beef Roast
We love cooking an oven beef roast every week. It makes for a delicious supper and then we use the leftovers as cold cut meat for sandwiches. With minimal time and minimal effort, you can make an excellent meal to serve to your family and friends. Some common beef roast cuts that we use for oven beef roasts are prime rib roasts, sirloin tip roasts, outside round roasts, inside round roasts and a cross rib roasts. Beef Roast Cooking DirectionsLet your roast sit at room ... VIEW POST
We love cooking an oven roast every week. It makes for a delicious supper and then we use the leftovers as cold cut meat for sandwiches. With minimal time and minimal effort, you can make an excellent meal to serve to your family and friends.
