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| santa_gertrudis_gal |
Posted - May 29 2006 : 2:12:10 PM
 Hi everyone! Wow what fun to find a group of wonderful women who love the simpler life. Currently, I live near Houston. DH and I bought our dream property in Groesbeck two months ago and J&L Ranch was born. Our plans include world class Santa Gertrudis Cattle, German Shorthair Pointers, our rabbits (current breeds Mini Rex, Californian, and American Sables) and a Quail Preserve for hunting. We look to make a permanent move in about 5-7 years. I think the idea we look forward to the most is our vision of building the operation to be energy wise...solar powered. I invite you to visit our website and watch us grow. I'm currently working on the site and should have the new rabbit site up within the month and start the new GSP (dogs) and Cattle site.
Background - DH is fifth generation Texan, grew up on the family farm in East Texas. Me a "yankee" transplanted to the state I call home, two degrees in agriculture economics, suburban girl always country at heart. Two children both in college, one son and daughter. I love to crochet, cook and take care of my roses after I spend time with the animals.
Kim aka Santa Gertrudis Gal
Heaven is a day at the ranch with my Santa Gertrudis! |
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| Buttercup |
Posted - Jun 25 2006 : 10:08:12 PM
Hello Kim and welcome! I am new here as well but have not yet been able to move to my little dream farm. I am counting the days though!! I think it is wonderful that you are well on your way and I wish you the best! I had never heard of the breed of cows you have and since it sounds like they are beef cows, that could be why. I am looking for dairy. I love rabbits though and had Jersey Woolies for a while and loved them. I was hoping to learn to spin their wool but a family disaster ended that short and I do not know if I will try again but I would love to have on as a pet again!
I enjoyed reading about the breed of cattle you have and will enjoy seeing your website as your dreams materialize and grow!
All the best...
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
| Shaklee Lady |
Posted - Jun 21 2006 : 1:25:27 PM
Hey if you are near Houston, we are just north near Humble area, come join in anytime.
My sister-in-law just bought a lake place up there at Lake Limestone, near your farm place, so familiar with where you are talking about, Groesbeck is the closest place for us to get supplies when up there. Keep in touch. Later have a great day. Angel
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| santa_gertrudis_gal |
Posted - May 31 2006 : 10:37:19 AM
Thank you, Fawn! I just love the Santa Gertrudis deep cherry red against the green grass. And to Jenny, I too love to watch the cows and learn from them. The way they think can somewhat be frustrating at times. When I first started with cattle I was amazed to find cows would lay a newborn down and be clear accross the pasture. A mare would never consider doing such a thing. With an over abundance of coyotes at the ranch this really becomes frustrating. The first two weeks of a calf's life is the most dangerous when it comes to the coyote.
I look forward to you seeing our place, I'll take some pics this weekend. Lots of mesquite....anyone want some wood for the bar-b-que. Come cut all you want. Bull dozer just purchased to clear, yet leave enough cover for the future quail.
Kim
Heaven is a day at the ranch with my Santa Gertrudis! |
| serenity1652 |
Posted - May 31 2006 : 09:53:22 AM
Welcome Kim,
I checked out the website...they are beautiful cattle. Keep us posted on your progress.
Fawn
"May all of your farm girl dreams come true...as mine has"
http://shallowcreekfarm.blogspot.com/ |
| Tina Michelle |
Posted - May 31 2006 : 09:39:16 AM
a warm southern welcome to you.:0)
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
| Libbie |
Posted - May 31 2006 : 07:42:25 AM
Welcome, Kim - your username was so interesting to me - It sounds like you have so many wonderful things in the works - can't wait to hear about them! Happy to have you here!!!
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - May 31 2006 : 06:33:25 AM
hi kim .. we are all going to be santa gertudis fans i'm sure! gonna' go peek at your website now and see if i can learn sumpthin' new! we look forward to hearing lots of your stories. welcome! welcome! xo, frannie
True Friends, Frannie
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| santa_gertrudis_gal |
Posted - May 30 2006 : 5:28:11 PM
Ok, so I didn't give the correct web address, sorry!
http://www.santagertrudis.ws/index.htm
Kim
Heaven is a day at the ranch with my Santa Gertrudis! |
| santa_gertrudis_gal |
Posted - May 30 2006 : 3:15:43 PM
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Tell us about Santa Gertrudis cattle. I am going to look them up when I get done here.
The Santa Gertrudis is officially the first American Breed of Beef Cattle developed by the King Ranch. The make up of the breed is 5/8 Shorthorn and 3/8 Brahman. Designed specifically for hotter climits they do well in the south. They have also shown to do well in colder climits. The history of the King Ranch is even a part of Texas history studied by children in school. You can read up on the history of this wonderful breed at:
http://www.santagertrudis/ws/index.htm
The breed itself is known for ease of calving, excellent milking traits and high weaning weights. They are also noted for being a really easy breed to work with. Case in point, our bull six weeks after purchase comes up for scratches just like the girls who have been shown. He has never had a halter on. Currently we have five Santa Gertrudis and one Brahman. We will eventually go to 70 until we can purchase additional land. Santa Gertrudis are known for being hustlers in the pasture and the majority of bloodlines do well wintering. By far the Santa Gertrudis has the best Youth Program in the country through their fantastic support of Youth through generous breeders donating a heifer to each of the Class Winners at the Santa Gertrudis Youth Nationals and the amount of money in available scholarships and premiums at the major stock shows. Of course the stronghold for the breed is in Texas and southern states. The funny thing to me about the breed is how they are so greatly disliked by most cattlemen. And I have no idea why. All the research I've done and experience I've had in commerical cattle show the "Gert" to be a very good breed.
There is one drawback I have found with most purebred breeds when I was looking for our show heifers for the kids. Websites are at best poor to none. Even our cattle page is not good at this point. Once the new site is done you will see some professional shots of the cattle.
Enjoy reading about the Santa Gertrudis!!!
Kim
Our website: http://www.watkinsbunnybarn.homestead.com
Heaven is a day at the ranch with my Santa Gertrudis! |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - May 29 2006 : 3:23:38 PM
Welcome Kim!! Your place sounds great!! How fun to have such a vision. It sounds perfect!!
Tell us about Santa Gertrudis cattle. I am going to look them up when I get done here. I have researched dairy cattle more, since I got my first milk cow, Mona (a Jersey) in October. I love the way cows think! We have neighbors on two sides with GErman Shorthair pointers. They seem like such smart dogs..and are sure pretty! Be sure to post your website address so we can check it out! you sound like great fun!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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