Robin's Nest Ranch

08/24/2023

When your turkeys are totally convinced they are actually goats 😂

Yogi Hollow Farm they are a riot.

08/08/2023

I've not been very active on the ranch lately.
I wondered out today and we have 2 new peacock chicks and 7 new chicken nuggets. The other 4 chicken nuggets are tripled in size and are getting their big bird feathers. And lastly (not a good picture) all my handsome peacock boys have lost their trains.

07/15/2023

Well, it's official. My shoulder has literally exploded. I have torn almost every tendon and ligament in my right shoulder. I should know Monday when my surgery takes place and then I have a minimum 4 month recovery time.

Oh the things I need to get done on the ranch before then. I'm going to need an assistant!

06/24/2023

It's amazing to me that you can drive all over our front pasture and not see one single cow. I mean how can 150 cows hide so well lol.
Took a little bit but I found them. Now to sort them all out and find the particular calf we need.

06/20/2023

Hanging out with the kids tonight.
Put in some new obstacles for them to play on and they love them. Soon we'll get their actual play yard built.

My little Win"chester" is the smallest at only 3 weeks old but he'll go head to head with any other kid around lol.

06/18/2023

Because goats are cute and fun. Future backpackers.

06/11/2023

We're up to 6 babies this morning and one on the way. 4 eggs to go from this momma and 7 from the other momma. The 6 were scattered all over this morning lol.

06/09/2023

Sad/happy day on the ranch today.
We had to put down a momma cow that we've been trying so hard to help recover.
And as we said goodbye to her, our first peachick of the year was hatched.
RANCHLIFE

06/08/2023

After 3 hours of hunting we finally found little Bean to give her antibiotics. It doesn't look like she's hidden from this close up picture but trust me. She was buried in the trees on a hill side. We drove by her three times. Third time's a charm.

06/08/2023

Today's cattle report...

Momma cow is still holding on. She's having her meals served to her 3 times a day as well as at least 25 gallons of water to keep up her milk production. Baby is still nursing while Mom lays down.

Broken leg baby is moving about. Not really able to keep up with the herd but she's mobile. And she's great at playing hide and seek. We've spent hours looking for her this afternoon for her next round of medications and all not finding her. Back at that in a little bit.

And lastly, the bulls have moved in today. Not a lot of action happening just yet but let the breeding begin.

Oh and PS I HATE TICKS. The end.

06/03/2023

Not a good week on the ranch.
Our older girl with the hip injury from this winter is getting close to the end of her time. And Bean, our first calf born this year got a broken leg. She went to the vet today and had a cast put on but there is only a 10% chance she will recover but we have to at least try. 😢

05/31/2023

Doctoring a very lame cow and calling it a day. Sleep tight sweet girl, we'll check on you in the morning.

05/30/2023

Another day in the books, 75 more calves were vaccinated and branded. Bulls were castrated and Brandon blew open another pair of pants in the same exact place as last time lol 😂

05/27/2023

RIP big guy. We miss you already Cash. We had our first predator attack this morning but he put up a good fight and kept everyone else safe.

05/26/2023

Working on the heifers today. Getting ready for AI. RANCHLIFE 💕

05/25/2023

Another group in the books, next bunch on Monday 😁

05/25/2023

Getting panels set up for another round of branding and vaccinating. Man my husband is tough. Set up all these panels alone and they are heavy.

05/25/2023

Another baby was born this morning and this momma is ready to take us on. Just a few left to go.

05/23/2023

2 beautiful, friendly, and fun project horses. Ready for you to take them in any direction you want to go.

Cheyenne- 3 year old grade mare. Jet black with 2 white pasterns on her back legs. Loves to be brushed and hosed down. Has been saddled and bridled a few times and did very well. Good for the farrier. Easy keeper, good on pasture. Not bossy at all. About 15h and growing. Very athletic and likes to jump. We'll make a great eventing horse.

Scout- 4 year old palomino QH (no papers). White blaze and 3 white socks. Very friendly in your pocket kind of horse. Always in your space trying to see what you're doing. Has a little more riding time than Cheyenne and gets better every time. He is very shy with his ears. He also likes to be brushed and absolutely LOVES water. Crosses creeks, ponds, hose, hydrants you name it. He is the boss between the two and is built like a tank. Super easy keeper on pasture. Good for the farrier and is also around 15H. He will make a great ranch horse. He's a power house with no fear. He's a little more spirited and had no problem testing your knowledge.

Both horses- are barefoot, with good feet. They are very surefooted and experienced with mountain/rocky terrain.
They are both used to cattle, dogs, poultry of all kinds. Side by sides, machinery, and vehicles. Nothing seems to phase them yet. Not spooky.

Located in Buffalo Gap, SD.
Low to mid x,###.

PM with any questions, will not respond to are they still available and can I call you as those are the first questions spammers ask.

05/22/2023

So we started planting the garden today. Of course Nosey Rosey has to supervise. She's now teaching Charlie the ropes and while we were focused on them hauling out the veggies, Tulip made her break into the house. Of these birds.

05/19/2023

Thank you to Yogi Hollow Farm for our adorable Red Bourbon babies. I can tell they were hatched with love 💕.

She does have more available and more being hatched. If your looking for some nice turkeys give her a call.

https://www.facebook.com/yogihollowfarm?mibextid=ZbWKwL

05/18/2023

If you're looking for the best way to view the Black Hills, give them a call!

We are opening on May 22! Let us help you make lifetime memories on horseback riding in the beautiful Black Hills!

05/18/2023

Sights from the day...

05/17/2023

Of course the horses have to be right there while we're working in the garden. Where else would they be 😂

05/16/2023

The Adventures of Rosie, funny of the day.

We have dog kennels in our mud room for the dogs when they are muddy.
It's basically a partially enclosed deck.

Miss Rosie decided to lay an egg in Dakota's kennel today. Dakota was a little confused lol.

05/14/2023

My handsome boy, Charlie Daniels.

05/13/2023

Doesn't matter if you're in a ranger, backhoe, or the John Deere if that motor is running he's jumping in for a ride lol. Ranch dog/Ranch Life/Dakota 💕

05/13/2023

So this is last year’s clinic information that we have found. We will get updated info posted asap. 2023 date is August 12th-all other information is the same as far as location and time. This is during Rally and late in the summer. We have reached out to host an earlier clinic and we will keep you updated.

05/11/2023

Too important not to share...

https://texasfarmbureau.org/ranchers-should-prepare-now-for-2023-animal-antibiotic-guidelines/