#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
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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
The Results of the “Sacrificial” Areas
About two months ago, March 12th, 2024, I took the cattle off of the sacrificial rotation and hay, and starting rotating them through the pasture. The grass wasn’t great, it was very high in protein, and I decided that in 2025 I would have enough hay to last until mid April, no matter what. And… Continue reading The Results of the “Sacrificial” Areas
My Thoughts on “Total” Grazing
Ben at Grazing365 has been doing this longer than me and recommends tight spacing with aggressive grazing. He has done more research than me and has more experience, so I am considering his advice carefully. His distinction is “selective” vs. “non-selective” grazing. Selective Grazing is when you allow the cows to pick and choose, and… Continue reading My Thoughts on “Total” Grazing
Rams and Lambs
We moved the rams and the bottle lambs into our backyard. The rams will stay until November, when they will breed. The lambs until they are weaned. I have about half an acre in my backyard, which should be able to feed, easily, 4 sheep. I haven’t setup a rotational system yet, but I plan… Continue reading Rams and Lambs