tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004196197506737919.post8792654112552664665..comments2023-10-07T09:52:22.736-05:00Comments on Kids, Cows and Grass: Cold weather cattle ranching can be rough, but satisfyingDebbieLBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09761837297164534283noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004196197506737919.post-64649838794879550382010-01-10T18:35:14.053-06:002010-01-10T18:35:14.053-06:00I respect the work that goes into raising cattle. ...I respect the work that goes into raising cattle. It's incredible the level of commitment and dedication required.<br />I live on a farm and have families raising cattle as neighbors. Below zero temperatures or wind or snow don't stop anything, it only increases the <b>required</b> workload.<br />They earn every penny.<br />However, it's hard to see a long term future for beef as the SunManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16806106824514064991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004196197506737919.post-69287484762945771172010-01-08T09:45:11.715-06:002010-01-08T09:45:11.715-06:00Ranchers just do what they have to do to get the j...Ranchers just do what they have to do to get the job done! It doesn't matter to the cows whether a woman or a man runs the tractor to feed them. :o) I was raised by a strong woman who was a rancher, and my dad worked in town. When that ended up the situation with my husband and me, we realized it was okay! It wasn't the plan, but it is how things work for us. It allowed me to stay home DebbieLBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09761837297164534283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004196197506737919.post-84095677998110189412010-01-08T07:10:04.333-06:002010-01-08T07:10:04.333-06:00Nice story - I googled "where do cows go at n...Nice story - I googled "where do cows go at night ranch" and got your story. Sounds wonderful and it amazes me that a "mom" with kids tends the ranch and the "dad" helps on the week-ends. Don't think you will find a "stay at home mom in CA" doing this - their loss. Great Job!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004196197506737919.post-2413743232444484632009-12-17T05:55:49.554-06:002009-12-17T05:55:49.554-06:00Thanks so much for blogging! I'll visit again....Thanks so much for blogging! I'll visit again. I'm working on a novel set on a cattle ranch. Your musings on your day-to-day life are very helpful.<br />Happy holidays!DonnaFazhttp://www.amazon.com/dp/B002ZNJL78noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004196197506737919.post-8904738624729787852009-12-09T23:56:17.547-06:002009-12-09T23:56:17.547-06:00Ok so I guess I will stop complaining about the we...Ok so I guess I will stop complaining about the weather here! Wow I have to say my hat is off to you. Fun post!<br />Getting the kids something warm in the morning is really important at our house. We have started to use these instant pancakes in a can, called Batter Blaster. Not as good as scratch but much better than frozen or cold cereal. Organic too which is nice.<br />Stay warm everybody!Ginny Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004196197506737919.post-88628781672948446962009-12-09T22:27:09.450-06:002009-12-09T22:27:09.450-06:00A great story about what goes on at a Kansas cattl...A great story about what goes on at a Kansas cattle ranch during rough winter weather. This is our second winter without cattle. I miss having them to care for, but I don't miss the work that was required in extreme cold weather. Seems like there was always a water problem.Tom Tibbitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05886742149935085367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004196197506737919.post-72067195654809848922009-12-09T18:14:08.112-06:002009-12-09T18:14:08.112-06:00Your cattle look really good!
Hope your kids enjo...Your cattle look really good!<br /><br />Hope your kids enjoyed the snow day. I loved when we got snow days and were able to spend the morning helping my dad feed rather than go to school. I know I learned a lot more at the ranch than I did in the classroom. (:ANShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08262552274815450975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004196197506737919.post-82752747830369523542009-12-09T13:20:56.252-06:002009-12-09T13:20:56.252-06:00Try feeding cattle in a blizzard and you'll qu...Try feeding cattle in a blizzard and you'll quickly understand why ranchers like Debbie don't get enough credit for the care they give their livestock.DLDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13658144115303080897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004196197506737919.post-43815294507151086802009-12-09T11:47:58.077-06:002009-12-09T11:47:58.077-06:00Great insight into life on the ranch. I hope to se...Great insight into life on the ranch. I hope to see more posts like this! Keep up the great work. <br /><br />Sabrina<br />FastlineSabrinahttp://blog.fastline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004196197506737919.post-26272358599584439522009-12-09T11:36:46.876-06:002009-12-09T11:36:46.876-06:00Thanks for sharing your story. You are obviously d...Thanks for sharing your story. You are obviously doing a great job raising both kids & cattle!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004196197506737919.post-37339344521390312592009-12-09T09:56:19.591-06:002009-12-09T09:56:19.591-06:00Great pics and a good educational piece for those ...Great pics and a good educational piece for those not in the livestock industry! Thanks!<br /><br />Nick<br />St. LouisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com