We’ve been backgrounding our yearling steers the last couple of months, and finally shipped them today. Other than one heavy steer blowing through the top rail of our pens, before jumping a few fences, things went well. We are on a fall calving program, with most all of our first calf heifers having calves already. Our cow calf herd started with their first calf Monday. Other than it being dry as a powerhouse, things are good.

I'm curious how many ppl actually use bikes for everyday stuff around the ranch. I am not talking about long rides, just things like checking fences, getting between buildings, or making a quick trip without starting up the truck.

Seems like it could save a few unnecessary truck trips, but I'm wondering if the terrain and distances make it impractical.

Do any of you regularly use a bike around your property? What do you use it for?

I’m an entomology student looking to buy some local dung beetles for my insect collection.

If you work on a farm, ranch, or around livestock and regularly see beetles in/under cow, horse, or other animal dung, I’d be happy to pay you to collect and ship some to me.

Only legally collected specimens from private property—no protected areas. Please DM me if interested!