Diamond V Ranch

Another Sign of Spring!

Posted on January 22, 2022 by lifewiththecows

Nestled in the dry winter grasses are the very subtle signs of spring. Here are the first leaves of bluebonnets soon to come.

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Happy New Year!!!

Posted on January 1, 2022 by lifewiththecows

Happy New Year!! Yes, these Indian Paintbrush are blooming along the road! They are usually the first sign of Spring but my calendar says January 1, 2022! What will the groundhog have to say about this?

I hope that you have a wonderful 2022. May God bless you and give you peace and strength throughout the year!

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Predator Watch!!!!

Posted on October 16, 2021 by lifewiththecows

As you have read in one of my previous posts…a part of taking care of your livestock includes managing predators that also want to enjoy your animals.

The coyotes have been getting closer and closer to the herd. I have several young calves and I am on HIGH alert.

Last night the coyotes were up around the farmhouse….like….close!!!! So close that I found scat in the pasture right next to the farmhouse:

One of the things that is important to learn is recognizing scat. Scat is the term for the droppings of animals. Understanding scat is an important tool in identifying an animal as well as understanding that animals health. At first sighting this morning I thought that this animal had been eating cockroaches….but after a closer look ….it has made me thing that those brown oval things are seeds.???

Interesting….

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Sweetest Afternoon Nap

Posted on October 2, 2021 by lifewiththecows

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Enjoying the Shade

Posted on August 7, 2021 by lifewiththecows

When it gets hot here in Texas the best place to be is under a nice shade tree.

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Newest Additions for 2021

Posted on July 11, 2021 by lifewiththecows

There have been two new additions to the herd so far this year! These two are some real cuties! Spunky as all get out!

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An Extra Hand on the Ranch!

Posted on July 11, 2021 by lifewiththecows

This afternoon Bunny, one of the rescue goats, decided to try to climb aboard with me as I was feeding. The goats are excellent foragers on the Johnson grass that has started to invade the fields. But today he decided to try and hitch a ride with me and direct my efforts as I was throwing range cubes out for the cows. He is a very good manager! And a very lovable one at that!!!

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