The morning started early with changing irrigation water and moving into working cattle. All the calves, bred heifers, and mature cows were weighed and fly powdered as they made their way down the alleyway chute and headgate. The calves were given a…
Second cutting is coming on strong and just about ready to put into the barn. We leveled the floor and put down underlayment to protect the hay from moisture. The barn is empty but should have some beautiful second cutting alfalfa in…
Miss G came up to visit and lend a small hand this week. She helped Grammie pick rocks, shovel gravel, and herd cows on the side by side. Miss G also helped Uncle Matt clean his big baler with a…
Check out this sprinkler head. It is one of two “end guns” on the center pivot. These allow the irrigation water to have greater coverage. Don’t stand by this head for a cool down unless you really want to be…
Much to my surprise, I found a HUGE wasp nest tucked into the upper corner of the pump house. Thanks to wasp and hornet spray, I was able to save the day and gain back control of my garden and…
We have been bringing the cows and calves into the barnyard at the end of the day to spend the night. Due to the standing water in the pastures the past two years, we have lost a portion of our…
Have you ever noticed when the time comes to buckle down and get some serious work done, there is always someone being nosy? That is what happened this morning while setting up the irrigation pump house. The girls had to…
I took a trip to Akers Pharmacy in Chewelah and exchanged some hot air with one of my peeps the other day. Do I sound as though I can swing the current lingo? You say that I am behind the…
I still have more to do, it can’t be night yet! There is never enough time to get all the work finished in one short day. The hay is getting baled, but the bales need to be put in the…
The alfalfa, grass, and alfalfa/grass crops have been cut. Raking will begin next, followed by baling. The bales will then be transported to the barn and ready for sale. The first crop of the season is always the most difficult to…