Farm Journal, Day…
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Farm Journal, Day 1669
When we first started talking with my husband’s grandpa about having livestock of our own, he warned me, “If you’re gonna have livestock, you’re gonna have dead stock.” In his absolute wisdom he knew I wasn’t fully aware of what I was walking into – but, he was willing to share everything he knew in…
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Farm Journal, Day 1662
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…
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Farm Journal, Day 1655
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…
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Farm Journal, Day 1651
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…
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