As the chilly winds start to sweep across the landscape, our preparation for the cold weather kicks into high gear, especially when it comes to our cattle. Winter care for our herd is not just about keeping them warm; it's a process designed to meet their unique nutritional and shelter needs. Today, we're pulling back the curtain to share how we prepare our cattle for the cold, ensuring they thrive even in the coldest months. Separating Heifers from Cows: A Nutritional Strategy One of ... VIEW POST
Braving the Winter: Our Careful Preparation for Cattle
A Look Ahead to 2026
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 get busy in March, it seems like it is full steam ahead until November. 2026 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
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
Embracing Autumn’s Shift: Our 2024 Essential Fall Tasks
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 Maintenance As ... 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
