new hires

After 2 years of synchronizing all of the cows for AI breeding by appointment (This is a lot of work), we purchased bulls to do it natures way.  This is more expensive, but will offer benefits of less labor and debate as to the correct sire of the calves.  After the 12" of snow 2 weeks ago and another 8" 4 days ago our driveway was a mess.  The dually and 32' trailer had to be towed to the corral and after unloading it had to be towed the mile back to the county road.  The bulls have adjusted and  are enjoying life on the Wohlers Ranch.  They will enjoy it even more when they get to meet the beautiful cows that are waiting for them.

 

Winter's first snow

We had our first significant snow--nearly 12 inches.  This meant that we started feeding hay to the cattle as the grass was covered up.  Fortunately some aggressive snow tire were put on the ranch pickup the week before and we were able to get down the road and into the pastures while in 4 wheel drive with no problem.  Dalai seemed happy and quite contend with the snow, he must have remembered stories that his mother told him about the Andes when she lived in Peru.