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Description
We are a family owned and operated cow calf ranch located in beautiful northern British Columbia, Canada. The closest town is Fort St. John, BC and it's about a 30-minute drive to the ranch. We calve around 120 head starting mid-January till the end of March. Our ranch is run by myself and my husband as well as my daughter her husband and their 4-year-old daughter. The men have off farm job's so majority of the work is done by myself and my daughter. Me and my husband have Simmental red angus cross cattle and my daughter, and her husband run Speckle Park cattle.
We do have horse's, but we do not use them for calving, but you are more than welcome to ride for pleasure or if we have to move cows.
Other pets on the ranch include, dogs (inside and outside), cats (outside), and chickens.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Animal Care
Farmstay help
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Applicants will learn the ins and outs of calving cows and what it takes to run a cow calf operation. If interested you can also learn some basic veterinary care such as dystocia's, epidurals, prolapses, and casting/bandaging if necessary.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
Help
Dutys include:
-Checking cows for calving (day and night in shifts)
-Moving newborn calves into the barn
-Processing newborn calves
-Graining last year's heifer calves
-Checking calves daily for illness
-Feeding different groups of cows
-Cleaning the barn daily
-Checking minerals
-Checking water sources daily
Everything listed above will be done alongside our family.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Successful applicant will have an apartment that is attached onto the main ranch house. You will have your own bedroom with a king bed, living room, full kitchen, and bathroom.
3 meals a day will be provided as well as Wi-Fi, and laundry.
We just ask that you keep your living quarters clean and tidy.
You will be treated as part of the family during your stay.
What else ...
We live in a beautiful area surrounded by nature and the western way of life. We have breathtaking sunrises and sunsets and, you might even catch a glimpse of the northern lights on a crisp cold night.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (1)
I've been very welcome, and I've quickly felt like a member of the family. I didn't have much experience regarding this kind of work when I arrived, but I've quickly learned… read more
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I've been very welcome, and I've quickly felt like a member of the family. I didn't have much experience regarding this kind of work when I arrived, but I've quickly learned… read more
