Saturday, December 09, 2006

Native Wildlife @ Brokeback Ridge















Daily we are blessed with such lovely native wildlife... From the bird life to the Kangaroos which enjoy grazing on the front paddocks. They can often be seen having a cool drink from the dam which surrounds the front of our home.. Since our arrival we have been feeding the bird life and now having these Guys and Gals arriving for breakfast and dinner is a true wonder...

Our Bargin - The Wagyu F1



Since the decision to fence our property and look for a hobby income..we have been interested in the exciting industry of cattle.. Although we are unable to support large herds on our property we were very interested in supplying some beef to our table.. Wagyu cattle are a new exciting venture for Australia and deemed the best tasting most tender beef in the world.. Originating from Japan these cattle have large meat marbelling content and have only been released from Japan to Australia and the USA within tthe last 20 or so years...We were lucky enough to see a advert in the local paper offering these two for sale as the farmer had no fodder and was looking to reduce his herd... We obtained the mother and daughter for a giveaway price and hope that they will eventually produce a small tasty herd for our consumption and the market..

Our Newest Arrivals - The Calves








We have been busy playing parents to our two poddy calves.. Named Valda and Denise after Ray's Grandmother and Mother.. Dad finds this amusing and we are told keeps mooing at Mum...
Morning and afternoon are now filled with bottle feeding these two...


Both are Braford ( Brahman Hereford cross) Jerseys...