With no rush to be had on a Thanksgiving morning, we headed out to check on the cows. Having a good heater in the truck and some coffee at hand, not much sounds funner to me on a day like today.
The cows are enjoying Jack's place. Plenty of grass and places to lay around. They stay bunched together. Only one yearling from the neighbors has jumped in and hangs with our girls. All are welcome.
Anytime the horses hear White Horse bouncing around, they come running for some oats. Buck just wants some attention. Peter Asmuth is our new ranch hand. Growing up in Wisconsin and living in Buffalo for the past couple of years, he's been looking for some ranch experience. Welcome aboard, pal.
The cows look real good overall, heavy with young. That being said, Grandma is developing a bit of a lump jaw. If caught in early stages, it can be doctored with some antibiotics. We better tend to this matter.
Thankfully, the water is still running at full capacity. Staying open too, with some freezing weather around.
Our main mission was to deliver a protein lick-tub for the winter. There is plenty of roughage around here, but it doesn't have much protein being all dried up. So ranchers usually supplement their critters in one way or another. Lick-tubs are the most common way to do so.
Having horses in the pasture too, we got a blend that is suitable for all our critters.
Good to go.
They'll take to this lick-tub like they will a salt block. Putting both at the other end of the pasture than the water will cause them to roam around more, giving them some exercise and utilizing the grass better. It's good to see that everyone is doing well. I'm thankful for having to check on these cows and horses every once in a while. I'm also thankful to have a new hand to hang out with. I think Peter will fit right in. Ranching forward.
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