When you look across the pasture at a bunch of cattle and then do a double-take because you weren't sure at a glance whether that white one was a calf or one of the bulls, you know it's time to do some shipping. It is nice to see the big old calves this year. The one in the photo is in the second weaning group; the first group went to town last month.
The other thing I notice in this photo is the grass. We are going into the Fall with more grass than we ever had at this time of year. It has been a good year for growing forage. Yes, there are a few weeds scattered out there, but not too bad. If your pasture looks like your lawn you are probably spending too much money on herbicides. This meadow has had no herbicide applied since we've owned this place. It also has not been fertilized. I don't believe it has suffered from lack of either.
This is a bittersweet time for us. We are selling out. We are supposed to close next week on the sale of the land. We have a little time after that in which to disperse equipment and cattle. If you have any interest in the cows, they are looking for a good home. The list of equipment is fairly short and I would be happy to provide it to anyone interested.
It's likely this post will prompt a lot of questions among friends and acquaintances. There is nothing going on except opportunity to pursue new things. The land and cattle are a joy, but take a lot of time. We found someone who fell in love with the land much as we did and we came to a mutually satisfactory agreement.
We may buy another place in the country at some point in the future, but for now we are selling out. Again, we have put together some top genetics in our cows and would love to see them go to a good home that will appreciate their quality. If you are interested, please contact me. A Direct Message through Facebook or, Twitter would probably be the best method or, comment on the Blog with your e-mail if you don't already have my number or e-mail.
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