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Timber Thinning Update – Day 3 on the Ranch
Timber Thinning Update – Day 3 on the Ranch
Thinning and more thinning.... Read more...
Deer Camp Beans – Big Deal in a Pot
Deer Camp Beans – Big Deal in a Pot
This one came from a deer camp recipe and it’s become a repeat favorite—especially when we’ve got deer sausage on hand. Ingredients (pretty forgiving): Large can of Goya Pinto Beans... Read more...
Critter Control on the Ranch: Electrician Willie’s Permethrin Perimeter Hack
Critter Control on the Ranch: Electrician Willie’s Permethrin Perimeter Hack
Good luck getting rid of them. Read more...
Yaupon Holly – My Hate Is Real (But They Have a Purpose)
Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria) is native and ecologically important, but on our ranch it’s a ruthless nuisance that resprouts with vengeance. We’re on a mission to keep them at bay. Here’s the battle we’re fighting in East Texas. Read more...
Rainbow Over the Ranch – Meant to Be
Rainbow Over the Ranch – Meant to Be
Not every day on the ranch is hard work. Sometimes you get moments like this — a full rainbow right over our open field with the girls and dogs. Magic... Read more...
Should We Have Bought a Dog for the Ranch? Meet Bella – Our Great Pyrenees / Anatolian Shepherd Mix
Should We Have Bought a Dog for the Ranch? Meet Bella – Our Great Pyrenees / Anatolian Shepherd Mix
We rescued a Great Pyrenees / Anatolian Shepherd mix named Bella. She’s a terror right now — biting everything in sight — but we love her. Zoey is obsessed, and... Read more...
Feeders Setup on the Ranch – Boss Buck, Treeline, and Barrel Feeders
Feeders Setup on the Ranch – Boss Buck, Treeline, and Barrel Feeders
ur current feeder setup includes three broadcast feeders in the 20 acres (two in pens). We use a Boss Buck pen with hog slammer gate and a barrel feeder. Easy... Read more...
Zero Turns on the Ranch – Bobcat ZT7000 & Sara Mowing Like a Pro
Yes, you need a zero-turn. We went with the Bobcat ZT7000 and it’s awesome for our 20 cleared acres and half-mile road. Sara jumped on it and is already mowing like a pro. Quick, fun, and gets the job done. Read more...
Learning How to Install Ceiling Fans on the Ranch – Mackenzie Gets It Done
Learning How to Install Ceiling Fans on the Ranch – Mackenzie Gets It Done
Not every post has to be heavy ranch work. We replaced three old porch fans at the ranch house — and Mackenzie did most of the last one herself. Proud... Read more...
First Timber Thinning on the Ranch – Working with Carl Parker & Team
First Timber Thinning on the Ranch – Working with Carl Parker & Team
We started our first timber thinning on the 33-acre plantation with Carl Parker of Parker Forestry. Great partnership that’s already opening up the woods for better wildlife habitat and future... Read more...
Food Plots on the Ranch: Why, What We Planted, and Will They Work?
Food Plots on the Ranch: Why, What We Planted, and Will They Work?
We disced and planted our first food plots — Biologic blend and a Milo dove plot. Late start, but we’re learning as we go. Corn feeders are still #1 for... Read more...
We Bought a Tractor: The Mahindra 6075 “Beast” Arrives at MSZ 3D Ranch
We Bought a Tractor: The Mahindra 6075 “Beast” Arrives at MSZ 3D Ranch
The Mahindra 6075 (our new “beast”) was delivered June 19, 2026. After visiting dealerships, test drives, YouTube research, and help from Grok, we went with 71 HP of simple, reliable... Read more...