Cows and Bulls Podcast
Podcast for ranchers and ranch wives. Vanden and Marina talk about their day to day lives living on a ranch, raising Angus and Gelbvieh cattle, working on leather, and making knives.
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Cows and Bulls Podcast
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A Week of Sales, Celebrations, and Challenges at Gaaskjolen Ranch
In this episode of the 'Cows or Girls and Bulls Have Balls' podcast, Vanden and Marina provide an insightful recap of the latest events at Gaaskjolen Ranch. They begin by celebrating Vanden’s father's 78th birthday with a low-key family dinner and the traditional task of working on the bulls. The day takes a somber turn with the news of a family tragedy. The hosts reflect on the busy period that followed, including the 40th-anniversary bull sale, which was a success despite a delayed start and cold weather. They discuss preparations for next year's sale, which will be held at the ranch for the first time, and the logistics involved in hosting such an event. The episode also covers the ongoing calving season, including bottle-feeding calves and managing the health and hierarchy of the herd. They express relief at narrowly avoiding a severe blizzard, highlighting the unpredictable weather challenges faced by ranchers. Wrapping up, they share their appreciation for essential tools like the skid steer and side dump truck, critical for maintaining the ranch. They emphasize the importance of efficient operations and resilient livestock to the ranch's success.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:55 Life on the Ranch: A Week in Review
03:20 Bull Sale Preparations and Challenges
05:50 Reflections on the Bull Sale
07:28 Upcoming Changes: Hosting the Sale at the Ranch
12:53 Calving Season and Ranch Activities
21:33 Tool of the Week and Final Thoughts
Words to help you find the podcast:
Ranching podcast, knife making podcast, leatherworking podcast, homesteading podcast. For ranchers, for homesteaders, for craftsmen, for makers, for rural living. Ranching tips, knife making techniques, leatherworking skills, DIY leather projects, handcrafted knives. Western lifestyle, self-sufficiency, sustainable living, traditional crafts, handmade goods. Listen to expert advice, practical tips for ranchers, craft your own knives, mastering leatherwork, preserving ranch traditions. Rancher community, homesteading network, craftsmen connection, rural lifestyle enthusiasts. Cowboy culture, heritage crafts, frontier skills, back-to-basics living, handmade artistry. Best podcast for ranchers, knife making for beginners, leatherwork tutorials, ranching lifestyle podcast.