A Life Payback
Part of ranch chores is choosing a day to bring in firewood, as mama likes her toes warm. The men are doing cow chores and I have finished the immediate inside tasks, so I head out to start the log…
Weigh Day for the Yearlings
It was time to take yearling weights on the heifers and bulls. The heifers were the first to enter the barn and be loaded into the alleyway for the trip to the scale. All went very well as they followed…
Under Cover Feeder
We use a feeder that runs the length of the hay barn. Here are the specifics: Concrete bottom. Steel feed panels in front. Back support of 2”x 6” boards that can be removed. Railroad ties with steel brackets to hold…
Feeling Frisky and Fine
Breakfast is complete and the dishes are piled in the sink for later attention. I dress in coveralls, ball cap, and muck boots ready to attack the ranch world and the Holstein. The Holstein must be locked up twice daily…
Eggs and a Cow Tour
How do you get eggs on a cow tour? We took a day trip to visit Paul Portugue, who lives near Curlew, Washington. The Portugue’s have purchased several Polled Hereford Bulls from us over the years. When we…
“Big B” Delivery
We were able to deliver a Polled Hereford bull to Shirley and Dean Henry of Colville, Washington recently. He is a son of KJHVH 33N Redeem 785T ET. Called Big B, this bull is long bodied, smooth and docile. We…
Harder Ranch Visit
We had the chance to visit the Harder Ranch in Lamont, Washington last month. Henry, Linda, and son, Harry were on hand to give us a personalized tour of the cattle herd. What a beautiful set of Polled Hereford cows!…
2018 Herd Sires Looking Great
2018 Herd Sires Looking Great The bull calves that will be for sale in 2018 have now been weaned for 9 weeks. They are grazing on fall irrigated pasture, being grained twice daily and receiving high quality hay. The…
New Purchases
New Purchases September has been a busy and productive month. Third cutting alfalfa has been safely tucked into the barn. One of the best ever crops of 3rd cutting with a score of 25.6 for crude protein, a 238…
Farm Life Gallery
What’s happening at HCH?Quail EggsGreat HelpOwl FamilyCalvingDeep RippingFunSpringMaking FriendsCalvingCalvingWhat’s happening at HCH in 2019?CalvingBarn UpdateWhat’s happening at HCH in 2018?CattleCalvingHaySpring