Missing the babies
Sunday, May 7, 2023 The barn is clean enough for now, there is some leftover hay on the floor but that will be used for sleeping on when the nights get cold until just before shearing when we’ll do a … Continued
Summer photos day 2
Monday, February 27, 2023 I’m really enjoying looking for spring and summer photos to share this week, as we ignore the white stuff falling from the sky again. I remembered that Woodland Utah is so beautiful in the month of … Continued
It’s over?
Thursday July 14,2022 One of our visitors last week said to me “I bet you’re so glad the pandemic is over!” Ummm, honey, it ain’t over yet! I understand about 8 out of 10 Americans have had a covid infection, … Continued
Oh Benjamin!
Tuesday, May 17, 2022 They say the very finest fleeces attract the most hay. And if that’s true Benjamin has the finest fleece I’ve ever had here. And it’s a disaster! Baby fleeces are always a challenge to prepare for … Continued
Pasture craters
Monday, April 11, 2022 A decent winter storm is on it’s way so we spent the weekend getting as much tractor work done as we could before we’re covered in snow again. Have you seen the “craters” that result when … Continued
Halter training
Sunday, February 13, 2022 Icy paths kept us in the barn but we did get two of the babies started on a halter yesterday. Benji was having a nap with his mom and we didn’t want to disturb him and … Continued
Time for a snow dance?
Saturday, February 12, 2022 When your grandson asks if he can spend the weekend at the ranch there is only one answer, Yes of course! So I picked him up after school yesterday and now I have a pretty good … Continued
And they’re off
Monday, October 18, 2021 The babies must have sensed a change coming in the weather and they put on a pretty awesome racing show for us last night. Very often before it gets cold, many of them, adults included, will … Continued
Thank you babies
Thursday, September 23, 2021 When we’ve had “challenging” years, it’s usually those adorable babies who cause me to loose sleep and question my sanity. I remember them all and I’m so grateful for the smooth birthing and baby season we … Continued
Fall event?
Wednesday, September 15, 2021 It’s probably obvious by now, but I should make it official. We have come to the decision that we cannot safely host our Fall Open Barn Days like we have done every fall since 1999. (except … Continued
Back to work
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 Back to school, back to work and back to whatever keeps you going. We’ve got several projects happening at the ranch this week and I’ll be glad when we get through them all. The barn roof … Continued
Making plans?
Tuesday, August 31, 2021 I’m watching carefully as as some fall events are being cancelled over covid concerns. We haven’t actually made a firm decision on our event yet, but it’s getting close to crunch time. Other events are going … Continued