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 MaintenanceAs we do ... VIEW POST
Embracing Autumn’s Shift: Our 2024 Essential Fall Tasks
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
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
Extending Fall Grazing
Fall grazing presents its own set of challenges for ranchers, but with the right strategies and tools, we can ensure the well-being of our cattle, minimize our costs and maximize the quality of forage for our cattle. In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of using cattle protein tubs to extend fall grazing and share some valuable tips on how to graze cattle late into the seasonUnderstanding the Role of Protein TubsProtein tubs, packed with essential nutrients, have become a valuable tool ... VIEW POST
Summer Pasture Checks
We take great care of our animals and our land while raising beef from pasture to plate for our customers. During the summer months, summer pasture checks are a necessary and fun task that we do a regular basis. It is also one of my favourite jobs to do with my boys. Since we homeschool, it is a wonderful way to get outside and study nature. Some days we will even pack a lunch or snack and have a picnic with the cows.It is extremely important to check pastures on a regular basis to ensure that ... VIEW POST
We take great care of our animals and our land while raising beef from pasture to plate for our customers. During the summer months, summer pasture checks are a necessary and fun task that we do a regular basis. It is also one of my favourite jobs to do with my boys.
