I am happy to see the sun shining, even if I have to spend more time at the computer these days. I find the dreary days very long and with longer days I feel like I am missing being outside but there isn’t a lot of things you can do out there yet.
The sun and a bit cooler temperature will keep the barnyard somewhat dry for a bit. This certainly makes me happy. Spring is not my favourite time of the year, but I know we need a transition to get to something better.
I did look at the long-term weather predictions, and it could be another year that we will go from cool temperatures right into summer. I guess time will tell. I am still waiting (not very patiently either) on my last two calves.
I was secretly wishing they would arrive before Saturday so that I could say all my calves came in a month, but they took that off the list for me. They are close, but close isn’t cutting it. I have a busy week ahead of me so I sure they will turn on some calving powers when I am struggling to get to a meeting or appointment. Thankfully, with only two left, they are easy to check on the camera.
This weekend we will move our ewes into the barn and prepare for lambing as well. I will be starting to transition into moving back to work at the station now as well. I haven’t been rushing, because I need to move our chemicals out of the lab and back into the chemical storage but it is only heated with a small heater, so, with a few cold nights still happening, I haven’t rushed to do that.
It really wouldn’t make sense to protect the product all winter and then freeze it in the spring. Seed is starting to roll in and thankfully Petermann’s Meats often accepts parcels for me if the delivery agent won’t leave them at the station.
It is currently bull-buying season, and there are sales and private Treaty events most days. I haven’t decided if I needed a bull yet but did take some time to go and look at Bujold Farms over the weekend. Aaron has some great-looking bulls if you are interested. Cornell Farms (Rebecca) and CC Charolais (Keith and Rey) do as well if you are looking to shop locally.
I logged into a Sale on Sunday and spotted two that I liked. One sold for $32,500 and the other for $27,000—slightly out of my league, but I was happy for the producer. The spring cattle sale is quickly approaching—April 18.
Katie has been getting calls and doing some farm visits. If you have cattle you are planning to sell, we really appreciate you letting her know. This really helps with buyers getting the appropriate orders and trucks. You can reach Katie at 807-275-6273.
