Front Yard Elk

Front Yard Elk

End of March and a large 50+ elk herd moved through the front yard. I think this is the latest we’ve ever seen the elk here.
Valley Elk

Valley Elk

Driving back from Hotchkiss and this large herd of elk was in the valley.
The Elk are Down

The Elk are Down

The deep snow up high has brought the elk back down to the valley. This big bull is eating the old hay we spread as mulch last fall. Meanwhile, Ken is trying to clear out enough snow from the aisle way so we can get in to feed the ram lambs.
Irrigation System Trout

Irrigation System Trout

Every year we have to take the irrigation pipes apart before winter sets in. They are drained out so they won’t freeze and crack. This year Ken caught a small trout that was in the pipes. He brought him down to the big pond. We’ve rescued several trout...