One of the questions we’re asked often is: “What do your cattle eat?” The simple answer is grass and hay. But the longer answer tells the story of an entire year of planning, growing, harvesting, and caring for the land that feeds our cattle. Feeding cattle isn’t just something we think about during winter. Summer: Growing Next Winter’s Feed While our cattle are out grazing, we’re busy in the hay fields. Every field is carefully managed to produce nutritious forage that ... VIEW POST
What Do Beef Cattle Eat? A Year-Round Guide from a BC Ranch
How We Keep Water Flowing for Our Cattle During a Dry Summer
If there’s one thing every rancher watches more closely than the weather, it’s water. Healthy cattle need a constant supply of clean, fresh water every single day. Without it, they can’t stay healthy, maintain body condition, or raise healthy calves. During a dry year like this one in British Columbia, water doesn’t just become important—it becomes the task that shapes almost every day on the ranch. This summer, many of our daily decisions revolve around checking water sources, ... VIEW POST
