While walking the dogs yesterday morning, three mule deer jumped right out in front of us! They were within fifty feet of the back of our house and were eating the blooming yucca plant pods. I ran back inside, told Dad, grabbed my camera, and sneaked outside to get a few pictures. The deer were quite calm and watched us for a few seconds, then went on their way.
Yesterday morning was so pretty that I couldn't resist the outdoors calling to me after I finished letting the dogs out. I ended up going with Dad to move the main cow herd and the few baby calves that are being born a tad earlier than most. The girls were kind of stubborn and wouldn't move at the beginning. We did finally get them in the new pasture and I think they were very thankful for new, green grass.
I think moving cattle on foot instead of horseback gives you a lot more time to look around, take in the beauty of the ranch, and enjoy the move in a different way. And instead of looking down at the cattle, well, you look directly at them on the same level.
I think moving cattle on foot instead of horseback gives you a lot more time to look around, take in the beauty of the ranch, and enjoy the move in a different way. And instead of looking down at the cattle, well, you look directly at them on the same level.
That morning, we got a long, refreshing walk in and it was a perfect start to the day.
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