THE CALF WHISPERER

There might be more than one way to skin a cat but there is only one way to halter break a calf.   The old method of tying them up to something solid until they're tired, sore, and mad, then turning them loose with the halter rope dragging has to go.  It's time you start practicing safety and humane cattle handling and do the job right.



Kelsi Gambill

Recently, Kelsi Gambill made believers of several previous skeptics as she demonstrated how to take a couple of heifers from a feedlot pen and have them fully under control and unafraid of human beings in about 3 1/2 hours each.  The photo above is of a 1040 pound heifer after just two hours into the program.  She came back on day two for another hour and a half to reinforce what was learned on day one.  Kelsi not only knows what she's doing, she exhibits a passion for the method.  If you care at all about cattle and kids, you'll make it a point to either learn how to do it yourself or have Kelsi do the job for you.  Give me a call if you would like to learn more. 

WORK 'EM LIKE THEY'RE WATCHING

Folks, we'll be working cattle here today so check your technology at the cattle guard... there'll be no gadgets allowed!  And oh by the way, remove your belts and boots and everything that's loose or might come loose then stand on the mark with you hands up high over your head.  We need to look you over real good.  You see, we want to be certian that the envoronment is safe for our workers as they prepare to brand, vaccinate, casterate, dehorn, and whatever else may need to be done to insure our outfit operates at a profit.  We do apologize for any inconvenience but hope you'll understand that the health and well being of the world depends upon our product regardless of the fact that some don't see it that way and are working hard to run us out of business.  They'd prefer to live on lettuce alone and a life of weakly ever after.  As far as we're concerned, they can have all the high protein lettuce they can get their hands on so long as they leave us alone to feed those who prefer real protein.  Ok, let's get to work and remember, this outfit adhere's to BQA protocal at all times.   

MORE ON WORKING KIDS

Finally our President has seen a flicker of light and backed off his quest to make it so that farm and ranch kids can't help out with the regular chores and duties that's been expected of them since the beginning of time.  Doesn't he know that work ethic got it's beginnings in the field of agriculture?  Farmers and ranchers are the core of existence.  Come on Mr. President, get a hold of the rope,  kids who grow up without responsibility are the crux of this county's problems.  Work is theraputic!  Let 'em do it at home and away from home.  Those who learn to work, like to work.  What a novel idea.