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Getting Ready for the Bees, Day 4 Now that we have selected a hive and ordered our bees, next on the checklist is finding the perfect outfit. And, maybe getting over the fear of looking foolish in that outfit. When it comes to protective wear, some beekeepers cover themselves from head to toe, while others…
The Delicate Art of Weaning April is an important month at the ranch. Keeper and the other calves are at least 6 months old, and that means it is time for weaning. Limousin calves are weaned between 5 and 8 months of age (or at about 400 to 600 pounds). At this size, they get…
Meet 947L – Lil’ Lou To say we’re excited about this gal would be an understatement. The fourth calf born on LAAN Limousin Ranch is FINALLY a heifer! Born on March 18, 2023, Lil’ Lou is named in honor of the Brown’s Limousin legacy. This 83-lb girl has trait-leading genetics for weaning weight (WW), yearling…
Four Seasons of Ranching Life on the ranch can be as predictable as the changing of the seasons. Spring, summer, fall, or winter, we know what is required of us. No matter the season, the LAAN Limousin herd must be maintained year-round and there is much to do. Here’s a look at the four seasons…
Gardening basics After just a few years of trying to grow our own food, our knowledge has increased by light-years. We have done a lot of things right; and a lot of things very, very wrong. Gardening is a tricky business. There’s growing zones, heirloom varieties, soil acidity, and pruning shears… Most people know that…
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