Stock shows that last over a week are rough on the mind, body and soul. This one was worse than normal. Yes, I broke a toe in two a couple of weeks ago. I was doing pretty good on it until Tuesday afternoon. And then, HOLY $h!t that hurts. The
The Woodward District Jr. Livestock Show is nearing the end. The hogs, sheep and goats have all shown. Cattle move in day and then show heifers and steers on Wednesday. Premium sale on Thursday. The quality of animals and exhibitors at this show is wicked good. High quality stock which
We are in the first few days of the Woodward District Jr. Livestock Show. The barrow show was really good. There are lots of things in stock shows that could be Olympic sports. Very few people in the world are as good as a lot of these livestock people. I
We ain’t going for no pulitzer prizes, so we’ll keep it short. We did get some moisture this evening. In the form of ice pellets. Some have already called school on Thursday. Woodward District pig show move-in is tomorrow. We don’t have time for any weather related delays. Took a
As I finished chores in the barn tonight, many thoughts were swirling in my mind about this industry that some love and others find their happy moments. I’m good at getting does kidded out and babies born alive. However, the Dragon Lady is great at getting those babies going. Supplementing
The wind!! Oh my! BRUTAL!!! Straight out of the south. I’ve seen it blow harder but it has blown consistent today. Miserable. I got home from church this morning and had myself a To Do list. I didn’t get it all done, but with my favorite son helping
Valentine’s Day was a long one around here. The problem–does. Almost all problems in the goat world trace back to does. I induced 4 does. I was prepared for them to start dropping about 9 pm on Tuesday night. No, no. One started at midnight. Then had another about 2.
What is the strongest motivational force? Come on…name it. Don’t try to get to smart. Don’t over think it. What is it? No. It is not the gravitational pull of the Death Star. Nor is it the strong desire to eat a box of Little Debbie oatmeal snack cakes while
Today is the Ellis County Livestock Show. County shows, as a whole, can be pretty stressful. But, this one should be pretty calm. Typically, it is a laid back affair. One, all of the ag teachers and the county agent all get along, so we don’t cause many problems for
The weather is not. It is cold, real cold 12 F with a north wind that hits about 25 mph. I don’t know the wind chill, nor care. All I know is that it is not fun. Had a couple of calves born yesterday, I hope their ears are okay.
