The hay in the area was ruined due to late rains. The sheep are showing hoof scald and hoof rot at times. Treating with copper sulfate is effective. Dallisgrass is growing strong in late June, and the cows like the seed heads. Weeks Saturday 6/1 Sunday 6/2 Monday 6/3 1/2″ of rain last night. Tuesday… Continue reading 2024 June Month in Review
2024 6/17-6/23 Week in Review
Monday 6/17 Tuesday 6/18 Wednesday 6/19 Thursday 6/20 The weather is hot and humid, and we haven’t had rain for over 2 weeks. There is no real forecast for rain, and it’s likely we are in a drought and just don’t know it yet. Friday 6/21 I noticed that the cows eat the dallisgrass much… Continue reading 2024 6/17-6/23 Week in Review
2024 6/10-6/16 Week in Review
Monday 6/10 Tuesday 6/11 Wednesday 6/12 Thursday 6/13 Thursday I took the bull calves to the vet. I also gave #27 to my neighbor. All of my bull calves are now neutered. Friday 6/14 Saturday 6/15 Sunday 6/16
Treating #36
#36 is a ewe that presented with severe hoof problems. I was finally able to catch her and apply 5% Copper Sulfate solution and Footcure with a wrap. She also broke her hoof wall which probably caused a lot of pain. It took her a while but she fully recovered after about a week.
Dealing with the Heat of Summer
As of June 22nd, 2024 summer is officially here. In NE Texas, we often get warmer temperatures starting in mid-May, which I think of as the end of spring and the beginning of summer. These temperatures will often persist throughout September, with August being the hottest month. The summer weather pattern is highs in the… Continue reading Dealing with the Heat of Summer
2024 6/3-6/9 Week in Review
Monday 6/3 Tuesday 6/4 Wednesday 6/5 Thursday 6/6 Friday 6/7 Saturday 6/8 Sunday 6/9
I actually caught 2 lambs being born
2024 5/27-6/2 week in review
This week brought lots and lots of rain, pretty much every day. It was hot and humid, then hotter but drier, and then wet and more wet. We had some lambs born, that I was able to video, on Wednesday. I am now officially in summer grazing mode. I am going to leave a lot… Continue reading 2024 5/27-6/2 week in review
2024 May Month in Review
I sell #21 as her calf died. We get rain and storms. I visit Korea for a week. The grass is growing strong and tall. By the end of May, the warm-season grasses take over and I adjust accordingly. Wednesday 5/1 I sold #21 as her calf died. Thursday 5/2 It’s raining again. Friday 5/3… Continue reading 2024 May Month in Review
2024 5/20-5/26 Week in Review
I took a trip to Korea with my wife for our niece’s wedding. My kids looked after the farm while I was away. While I was gone, Nutmeg had puppies, and one of the sheep was attacked by dogs. This first video was taken on Tuesday May 21st in the evening. I had just flown… Continue reading 2024 5/20-5/26 Week in Review