bulls to pasture

Tom and Blake (the one with the hat) are taking the bulls to the pasture where the cows are.  This timing will set the ranch up to start calving in mid April of 2012.  We did not have any problems getting the bulls to go to the pasture.

Prairie rats

The 100 plus acres that was destroyed by the rats the past few years finally was nearly restored this past year.  Alas I spoke to soon as they have invaded again, in another year this area will look as smooth and devoid of grass as a Walmart parking lot.  Once that happens the dirt will blow and horses will need to be careful not to break legs in the holes.  But aren't they cute.

many flowers

The above average amount of moisture the past 2 years has lead to incredable numbers of prairie wildflowers of many species in the pastures. This is 1 of 2 patches of wild Black-eyed Susans (10 acres each) on the ranch.