The Wheeler's Country Road

Category: Cattle

  • Growing Pains

    It was just a year ago that we purchased our first five heifers. Now we have one cow, one calf, and four heifers that we are waiting to determine if they are bred. We are fairly confident that we will have 2-3 more calves, but only time will tell. Our goal for our cow-calf operation…

  • Growing Genesis

    Growing Genesis

    Genesis the Calf is a little over two months old now. She is growing and changing every day. It’s amazing to see how she knows what to do and how herd protects and nurtures her along with her mama. Within hours of being born, she was wandering the pasture with the rest of the herd.…

  • Winter Weekend Camp 2019

    Winter Weekend Camp 2019

    It was once again time for a Camp Kimmie and Grandad – Winter Style this time!

  • Genesis of the Herd

    Genesis of the Herd

    The herd grows with the birth of Genesis.

  • The Dog Days of Summer

    The Dog Days of Summer

    While there are many things that need to be taken care on the ranch, it is simply too hot outside. I guess you could say we are in the maintenance state – mowing the grass around the house and tending the small garden early in the morning. Our list of things to do is growing…

  • Happy 2nd Anniversary!

    Happy 2nd Anniversary!

    Happy anniversary! Today is our second anniversary as land owners. It has been an exciting two years and we have many plans for the upcoming year. We are continuing to attend local workshops and training sessions on raising cattle and improving forage. We have purchased our own five black Brangus heifers. Brangus are a cross…

  • Tying up the Loose Ends

    Tying up the Loose Ends

    With the house built and our furniture and belongings in it, it was time to type up the loose ends on our homestead. The first major project for our new house was to build a porch across the front of the house and a small porch at the backdoor.   From the very beginning Charlie…

  • Learning to be “Producers”

    Learning to be “Producers”

    Charlie and I are moving forward in our dream to start a cow-calf operation. This post tells about several of the meetings and trainings we have attended.

  • Cows, Bugs & Fish…Oh My!

    Cows, Bugs & Fish…Oh My!

    What do you do when your husband calls and says he’s on his way home from work so we can leave for the country? You quickly pack the necessities and plan on buying the rest later! We had debated whether to go up on Thursday after work or wait until early Friday – but Thursday…

  • Don’t Fence Me…Out!

    Don’t Fence Me…Out!

    When we first purchased the property, there were two fenced sections which I like to call the “Back 50” and the “Lower 25.” Having a small herd of cattle on the “Lower 25” (which is where the trailer is) was entertaining until the cows became too familiar with us, the trailer and deck, and our…