Heifer calf #126 was born early in the morning of December 11, 2011.  Her Dad was a Charolais bull - Cooley Smart Choice 7049 and her Mom was 5 year old commercial Brangus cow #582.  When the calving starts, we are in our pastures day and night checking cattle – especially young heifers that are [...]

No – it’s not the same catwalk. Wikipedia defines catwalk: In fashion, a runway or catwalk is a narrow, usually flat platform that runs into an auditorium, used by models to demonstrate clothing and accessories during a fashion show[1]. In fashion jargon, "what's on the catwalk" or similar phrasing can refer to whatever is new [...]

There is a tv network that is always in search of “characters”.  They should search no further and spend a few moments on a ranch – meet the one true character – the cowboy!!!  Or cowgirl, as the case may be.  They are each and every one different – from East Texas to West Texas [...]

  Ever wonder where the term "bullying" comes from... Bulls are very territorial.  So they want every other bull within listening distance to hear and see that they are in charge of their herd.  And so the taunting begins.  One bull goes to a corner in his pasture and “calls up” his opponent in the nearest pasture.  He bellows, [...]

I get up every morning at 5:00 a.m. That gives me some quiet time to read my Bible and say my prayers for God’s guidance, direction, and protection daily at the ranch. It is the only quiet time – the only chance to grab that cup of coffee – because when the sun rises so [...]