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09/04/2026

The never-ending battle with multiflora rose… 🌹🐄

These monsters have apparently been enjoying life in the pasture for longer than my kids have been alive. 😂

They may look pretty when they’re flowering, but out in a cow pasture they’re basically armed fortifications — thorns everywhere, taking up grazing space, and making fence and pasture maintenance a whole lot more interesting.

I probably won’t be sending the bush hog into these ones. I have a feeling the bush hog has suffered enough already, and I’d rather not find out exactly how much a new gearbox costs, I already discovered what a new pto shaft costs. 😅

Instead, I think I’ll hook onto them with the tractor and pull the whole thing out by the roots.

One bush at a time… because apparently the cows weren’t supposed to have all 30 acres to themselves. 🌹😂

09/02/2026

Nothing says “responsible farm operator” quite like backing a water trailer into the fence after dark. 🤦‍♂️😂

I was just trying to do the responsible thing and get water to the cows before bed.

The cows got their water.

The fence got absolutely smoked.

And I got a reminder that apparently “watch where you’re going” applies even when you’re tired and it’s pitch black. 😂

I guess I’ll be fixing that little mistake sometime tomorrow… after I finish pretending it wasn’t my fault.

The joys of farming. 🐄🚜💥

08/31/2026

A little reminder to pay attention when you’re bush hogging. 🌿🚜

Today I had a stick somehow work its way up between the engine and some hydraulic lines. 😬

Thankfully I caught it before it caused any damage, but it definitely could have turned into a much bigger—and much more expensive—problem.

Bush hogging can be pretty mindless when you’re just going back and forth all day, but there’s always something waiting to jump up, get caught, or break loose.

So take your time, keep an eye on things, and stop and check when something doesn’t look or sound right.

A few seconds of checking is a whole lot cheaper than replacing a hydraulic line… or worse. 😅

08/29/2026

🌱🚜 A little pasture cleanup today!

Today we spent some time bush hogging one of the pastures, not because the cattle weren’t using it, but because we’re thinking ahead to next year.

There’s a fair amount of mature weeds and rough growth that the cattle have left behind. Knocking it down now will help put that material back on the soil, encourage more even regrowth, and give the pasture a fresh start heading into next season.

It’s not an overnight fix, but pasture improvement is a long game. 🌱

Swipe through the before & after photos to see the difference!

The goal is simple: better pasture, better grazing, better cattle. 🐄

08/27/2026

🌿🐄 Not every paddock is pretty…

We’re working through one of our rougher paddocks right now. There’s plenty of weeds and some serious multiflora rose to deal with, so it’s definitely not winning any beauty contests. 😂🌹

But even in a paddock like this, the cattle are still finding some really good-quality feed underneath it all.

One of the things we’re learning is that pasture doesn’t have to look perfect to provide good nutrition. The cattle are pretty good at finding the good stuff! 🐂🌱

And if you need some proof, turn up the volume for a little cow ASMR. 😂

Just the sound of cattle happily chewing away on pasture. 🐄🎧

We’ll keep working on improving this ground over time, but for now, the cows are doing their part too!

08/26/2026

🌱🐰 Biodiversity in the pasture looks a little different today!

While checking the pastures, we came across some tiny baby bunnies hiding out in the grass. 🐰❤️

It’s easy to think of pasture as simply “grass for cows,” but there’s a whole lot more going on out there.

Different plants, insects, birds, wildlife and livestock are all part of the pasture ecosystem. Finding little signs of wildlife like these is a pretty neat reminder that we’re managing habitat for more than just the cattle.

Although I’m sure the cows would argue that anything hiding in their pasture is just another snack. 😂🐄

For now, these little guys are safe and sound — and we’ll be giving them plenty of space!

08/24/2026

🧵 The never-ending battle with fencing reels… 😂

You know what nobody tells you about rotational grazing?

It’s not always the cattle you’re fighting with.

Sometimes it’s the fencing reel. 😑

You wind it up perfectly. You put it away nice and neat. Then the next time you pull it out, somehow it has turned itself into a tangled mess that would make a fishing net jealous. 🤦‍♂️😂

Five minutes of setting up fence…

Twenty minutes of standing there wondering how the heck it got THAT tangled.

At this point, I’m pretty sure the reels are doing it on purpose.

Anyone else constantly fighting with tangled electric fence reels? Or have you figured out the secret I clearly haven’t? 😂

08/21/2026

🌱 Checking in on the oats & peas! 🌱

Took a walk out to check on the oats and peas we planted, and they’re coming up nicely! 🙌

It’s always a good feeling when you put the seed in the ground and then get to see those little green plants starting to take off.

This was a bit of an experiment for us, getting a crop established on some of our pasture ground, so we’re looking forward to seeing how it develops over the next few weeks.

Now we just need a little more rain and some sunshine… and hopefully the weeds don’t get too ambitious! 😂🌱

08/19/2026

🌿 Today’s fencing adventure… 😂

Apparently, walking straight through a patch of poison ivy while fencing was part of the plan today.

The good news? No rash! 🙌

Either I somehow managed to avoid actually touching enough of it… or I’m about to find out that my luck has an expiration date. 😂

Just another reminder that fencing isn’t always about wrestling with wire and posts — sometimes the pasture has a few surprises waiting for you too!

08/17/2026

🐂❤️ The big day has arrived!

After 10 days of following a synchronization program to get our cattle ready for timed AI (artificial insemination), Thursday was finally breeding day!

There’s been a lot of planning, timing, handling and a few early mornings and late evenings to get everything lined up. The goal of the synchronization program is to get the cows and heifers cycling together so we can breed them all at a predetermined time — without having to wait around for each one to show signs of heat.

The AI tech was here, the cattle were ready, and we got everyone bred! 🤞

Now comes the hard part… waiting to see who settled! 😂

We’re really excited about the genetics we’ve chosen and what these matings could bring to the herd. Improving the cattle a little bit every year is a big part of what we’re working toward here at Hidden Creek Farm.

Fingers crossed for lots of healthy calves next spring! 🐮❤️

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