I noticed today (2024-09-05) that RAM 0005 was lying down and didn’t seem to want to get up. When I approached he slowly stood up and it was clear that something was wrong with his front left leg. Two of the joints were swollen. Doing a quick internet search and reading some articles it became… Continue reading RAM 0005 has Chlamydial Polyarthritis
Tag: 2024
2024 8/26-9/1 Week in Review
Previous week: 2024 8/19-8/25 Week in Review Monday 8/26 Tuesday 8/27 Wednesday 8/28 Thursday 8/29 We are now in D1 – moderate drought. Friday 8/30 Saturday 8/31 No videos. Sunday 9/1 No videos.
#48 is born to Young #20
#40 is born to young #20 on Monday July 29th, 2024. Old #20 is a little too young to breed but it worked out ok. Since this was unexpected, that means I won’t be expecting a calf from young #20 in April. I might have to sell her off when the calf is old enough… Continue reading #48 is born to Young #20
2024 7/1-7/7 Week in Review
Monday 7/1 I moved the sheep and bulls to a new row, 1330′ from the north, 150′ wide. Tuesday 7/2 I put the ram on the sheep. The other ram stayed behind. I moved Rammy in too, but he is probably too young to breed effectively. A note about droughts: All droughts are local, and… Continue reading 2024 7/1-7/7 Week in Review
2024 6/24-6/30 Week in Review
The weather is still warm. We got some rain on Wednesday. Monday 6/24 Tuesday 6/25 The way the cows eat the dallisgrass makes it look like it is overgrazed after one bite. Dallisgrass doesn’t grow leaves that go very tall. The seed heads shoot up but the leaves stay low to the ground. When the… Continue reading 2024 6/24-6/30 Week in Review
2024 June Month in Review
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
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
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