“Spice-ing” up life around here
Never would’ve thought that a rabbit and sheep would become such good friends.
Homesteading
Life skills and tips for living on a homestead
How big is your…?
How big is your ranch, how much acreage do you own, how many cows do you have? If you want to put a big stamp on your face saying, “I don’t know anything about ranching,” then ask a rancher any of these questions, but to save you the embarrassment of either getting an offensive response or getting on the …
Think twice before you borrow that knife
When I first came and visited the ranch I noticed there was one essential item that every rancher carried; a pocket knife. Ranchers do everything with knives: they cut twine, use it as a screwdriver, castrate bulls, punch holes in leather, and many other things! The pocket knife doesn’t have to be fancy, in fact …
Our glorious first home!
Every engaged/married couple dreams of their first house together; it is just perfect. The house is just the right size for you and your husband and maybe an extra room for guests or the first baby. There is a beautiful white picket fence and the flowers are lush and in full bloom… When I first …
Old fashion winter fun
This first winter on the ranch has taught me a lot about the harsh realities of what winter is like on the high desert: bitter cold mornings, lambing in the winter, and trying not to slide off the road after the ice has frozen and there is no gravel. Despite all the normal occurrences of winter it …
Little Lambs!
We all just have to admit, there is nothing cuter than a lamb, but I wish their mothers would have better timing. Sheep seem to enjoy having lambs in the middle of the night or early morning, they enjoy their privacy. Typically, I would be more than fine with them having their lambs on their own, …