It appears the bulls have earned their keep this year.
This is Lugnut. Not all the bulls get a name on the ranch but he has found a special place in our hearts.
The cows are checking well above 90%. In cowboy language, that’s damn good. It means that almost every single cow on the ranch will have a baby in the spring.
Have you ever seen a preg check in action? It’s quite a sight for sore something and I’m not talking eyes. But, these girls don’t seem to mind. It’s all in a day’s work.
Yup I have, no ultrasound for them!
Congrats to your bulls on great #’s!!
~d.
We do both depending on cows vs. heifers. But, the old cowboy way works very well!
I had to laugh when I began reading your post. We have an “acquaintance” who’s nickname is Lugnut. Funny! Love the picture of the little ones. I grew up across the highway from a dairy barn, so it brings back memories.
So glad it gave you a chuckle! Is your friend a big lug, too?
Oh, yeah! He is, but he keeps us laughing.
What? You mean to tell me they won’t pee in a cup? Am imagining wildly hysterical things such as physchologist analyzing their mood swings or the amount of water retention in their ankles or even a sudden craving for pickles with their hay?
No kidding, right?
Congrats, from this country girl in the city. That’s great news. -kate
Do you ever miss the country life?
Nice work, Lugnut. (the guys have it so easy, don’t they?)
And, they wait all year for it!
Always good news for the rancher! Does your husband do the preg checks or do you have a vet do the honor?
We have an expert preg-checking neighbor!