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
Bull Sales and Duck Tales!
Rebranding, Bull Sales, and Ranching Insights
In episode 10 of the newly rebranded 'Cows and Bulls' podcast, hosts Marina and Vanden discuss the origin of their podcast name and share experiences from recent bull sales, including purchasing a bull named Turtle from Turtle Creek Angus. They talk about the facilities and events at various bull sales, from Turtle Creek to Pine Creek and Lindscov LT Ranch. The episode also delves into daily ranch activities, including feeding bottle calves, tractor maintenance, and hay testing. They also provide practical ranching advice, focusing on the importance of consistent cattle color, calving strategies, hay testing, genetic considerations, and people skills. Tools of the week are highlighted, with Marina recommending a practical feeding bottle for calves and Vanden praising a versatile angle grinder. The episode wraps up with house projects and upcoming plans to freeze brand heifers.
00:00 Welcome to Cows and Bulls Podcast
00:04 Rebranding and Podcast Origins
01:27 Bull Sale Adventures
02:29 Bull Sale Facilities and Comparisons
06:20 Tag Orders and Leather Engraving
07:28 Tractor Troubles and Upgrades
10:03 Calving Season and Bottle Babies
13:16 Cow Foot Trimming Challenges
16:41 Shop Talk: Knives and Leather Projects
20:39 Preparing for the Vendor Fair
21:09 Challenges of Balancing Work and Projects
22:09 Completing the Mantle Wall Project
24:00 Advice for New Ranchers
26:32 Importance of Cattle Consistency
31:17 Genetics and Management Tips
36:33 Tool of the Week: Bosch Angle Grinder
39:03 Tool of the Week: Tough Stuff Screw Neck Bottle
41:36 Concluding Remarks and Future Plans