Shifting heifers

Weekends are often busy times here at Bimbadeen – the kids get to saddle up and head out with Mark to do a little cattle work.

This past weekend was such a time – with some black Brangus heifers being shifted from their grower paddock to their new home, a breeder paddock to the north.

The dogs got a run too, and worked beautifully to keep the cows moving as they looked to take advantage of the fresh green pick coming through (after some very welcome rain recently – between 20 and 50mm across the property).

There was no rushing involved, in the 40C day.

It was a bit sweaty …

But with our trusty jillaroo leading out the mob…

And Dad getting into that role, as the jillaroo scouted for potential mob-invaders ahead…

 

She found a couple but they were busy getting aquainted (in a mother-and-son fashion) and were happy to let the mob walk by…

Let’s not forget the jackaroo bringing up the tail with a couple of busy hounds…

And Mum clicking away on the camera further back in the truck…

It wasn’t long before the destination was in sight…

And the final push to ‘The Knob Paddock’ was achieved…

 

And everyone rewarded themselves with a good long drink!

These heifers have held condition beautifully through a very dry Winter and Autumn, and will now be joined with a Bimbadeen sire.

We do hope our clients and readers have managed to get under some decent falls of rain lately – and if not yet, then soon!

Cheers!

The Bimbadeen Team