#184 – Wild Country
We run our cows with other PCC® customers in wild country for the summer. It's past the middle of nowhere, but the cattle do great up in the mountains. https://www.youtube.com/watch?loop=1&v=nXcrPO0Vc_Q&list=PLSpP--7TbVItPcvRmNfEugZ0Hu8SfIOay&index=184
#184 – Wild Country
We run our cows with other PCC® customers in wild country for the summer. It's past the middle of nowhere, but the cattle do great up in the mountains. https://www.youtube.com/watch?loop=1&v=nXcrPO0Vc_Q&list=PLSpP--7TbVItPcvRmNfEugZ0Hu8SfIOay&index=184
#113 – The Value of Friends
Sometimes we take friends and neighbors for granted until we get in a tight spot. Since my accident, we have been overwhelmed by the response from our family, friends and neighbors....
#112 – Going to the Extreme
A new bull customer asked for a video showing the 3-4 frme cows relative to my 6' frame. (Think shirt pocket high.) This prompted an extreme example of cow size and the difference it can make to your bottom line....
#111 – Developing Replacements
What's your process for choosing replacement heifers? We've changed our program and now rely on nature to choose the best ones. https://www.youtube.com/watch?loop=1&v=kmn-XCnXob8&list=PLSpP--7TbVItPcvRmNfEugZ0Hu8SfIOay&index=111
#110 – Where Do You Start?
""I know I need to change my operation, but where do I start?"" Here's some common sense steps that can change your direction toward more profit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?loop=1&v=3fv4dOSlYAI&list=PLSpP--7TbVItPcvRmNfEugZ0Hu8SfIOay&index=110
#109 – Evaluating Udder Quality
A cow needs to be able to care for her newborn calf without assistance. A quality udder is vital to assuring the calf receives colostrum as soon as possible. Here are three things to consider when judging a cow's udder....
#108 – Make the Most of Your Grass
After a long, cold winter, nothing feels better than putting the cows out on green grass. The drought has broken in Western Colorado, for now, anyway. We know that's not the case for everyone, so we'll keep praying for rain and try to make the most of the grass that...
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Rattlesnakes
We have seen an inordinate number of rattlesnakes around PCC® Headquarters in Eastern Colorado the last four weeks. Tyson and Becky Pharo are finding them out and about on the ranch. Deanna and I are finding them during our evening walks with our dog Chico. Most are in or near fence lines. You will remember that I carry a garden hoe on my morning and evening walks to dig up goathead stickers. That hoe has proven to be a very effective tool when it comes to slaying...