The Rise of the Ranch King

Chapter 146 145. Busy

After praising the little black cow for its cleverness, it became restless, headbutted the calf in front of it, and even tried to escape from the team.

I was attracted by the birds flying by the roadside. From time to time I rushed out of the group to check out what was going on, but I didn't dare to go too far.

Looking at its curious and naughty look, Lin Feng couldn't help but smile knowingly.

The little guy was basically kept in the cowshed all winter, so he must have been suffocating.

The cattle moved slowly, and the pace seemed a bit heavy.

Perhaps due to lack of activity during the winter, they feel a little uncomfortable with the sudden long journey.

However, as the sun gradually rose, the cattle and people felt much warmer as the sunlight shone on them.

Under David's skillful command, the herd maintained a relatively neat formation.

Lin Feng rode along on horseback, always keeping an eye out for any stragglers.

The scenery along the way is picturesque, with blue sky and white clouds against the vast grassland. Occasionally, a few hares or pheasants will jump out of the grass, adding a bit of vitality to the journey.

However, after traveling for more than an hour, the cattle began to show signs of restlessness.

Uncle David shouted hard from the front and tried hard to maintain the formation.

Wayne and David were also driving the cattle on both sides to prevent them from getting separated.

At this moment, Lin Feng noticed something strange about the little black cow.

It mooed restlessly and kept digging at the ground with its hooves.

Lin Feng immediately rode over to check the situation and found that the hoof of the little black cow was tightly entangled with a thin wire.

He took out the pliers from his backpack and carefully untied the wire. Fortunately, the little black bull was not injured, otherwise it would be troublesome if an injured person appeared during the transition.

We definitely couldn’t move on, so we had to call Charlie to drive and pick him up.

After untying the wire, Lin Feng carefully inspected the calf's hooves and made sure it was not injured before letting it return to the team with confidence.

After dealing with this episode, Lin Feng returned to the back of the team. He found that the cattle had gradually adapted to this way of traveling, and the formation had become neat and orderly.

Uncle David waved his whip enthusiastically in front and hummed a cheerful ditty, obviously in a good mood.

After another hour of trekking, the cattle began to get restless again.

These cows are not used to walking long distances like humans, so being able to persist for such a long time is considered a great honor.

Uncle David noticed a small puddle ahead. He pointed ahead and said to Lin Feng: "BOSS, there is a small puddle ahead. How about we stop and let the cows drink some water before moving on."

Lin Feng carefully looked forward and said, "There shouldn't be any crocodiles lurking there."

It's obviously a sequelae of seeing too much of the animal world.

Uncle David smiled and explained: "Don't worry, it's not a pond, it's just a small puddle formed after the winter snow melts, which can last up to half a month. And we are a pastoral area here, and there are very few traces of crocodiles. Take Florida that’s not alligator-infested.”

Lin Feng nodded. As a rancher, he must remain cautious.

We are very lucky to encounter a small puddle, because whether we can encounter a water source during the cattle drive depends entirely on luck.

Now that the temperature is gradually warming up, it is better. When it was cold, all we encountered were small ponds that had not melted, and the cowboys had to work hard to break the ice to let the livestock drink water.

After the cattle were driven to the puddle, they rushed to drink the water.

Wayne and David also took the opportunity to take a break and enjoy the rare coolness together.

Lin Feng walked over and washed his face, feeling refreshed and pleasant.

He thought to himself that he was lucky to have been on horseback all the way. If he had followed the herd, he would have been exhausted. It was indeed hard work for these cows, who had to walk such a long way to find water. There was a ring of snow and mud surrounding the puddle, evidently trampled by other animals coming to drink.

Just now, Lin Feng saw a few wild deer drinking water leisurely here. After seeing the herd, they ran away in panic.

The footprints made by three hundred cows are very spectacular, mixed with cow dung that has been trampled into dung cakes and some unmelted snow.

Wayne and David were busy driving around the calves trying to break away from the large group to rejoin the group. The dogs' professionalism was touching.

Lin Feng found a large clean rock to sit down, took out the scallion pancakes and beef that his mother had made in the morning, and simply made a meat sandwich pancake to eat.

And Uncle David began to enjoy his down time.

For him, the best way to rest is to smoke and drink wine, which makes him feel more satisfied than eating anything.

"Uncle, how much do you think this batch of cattle can be sold for?" Lin Feng asked David.

David thought for a moment and replied: "Based on the current market conditions, these cattle should be able to sell for a good price. Of course, the specific price depends on the quality of the beef. However, looking at the bulging bellies of these cattle, I believe they The quality of the meat must be the same.”

After listening to David's words, Lin Feng felt confident that this was all his hard work.

In modern society, driving cattle to another farm is not a difficult task, but thinking about the hardships faced by cowboys in the past, Lin Feng still feels a little lucky.

In the past, selling cattle often required a journey of hundreds of kilometers, which took several months, and one had to be wary of various risks along the way.

After drinking the water, the team continued on their way.

Before reaching the target meadow, they need to pass through a forest. David carefully observed the terrain and felt that although there was some trouble, it shouldn't be a big problem.

It was decided to make the procession longer, passing only two cows at a time to avoid being scratched by the sharp bushes.

When they emerged from the forest, their eyes suddenly opened up, and an open grassland appeared in front of them.

This feeling is like going through the mountains and rivers and doubting the way out, and finally seeing another village with hidden flowers and bright flowers.

The journey behind was indeed much easier, and the cattle seemed to feel this change, and they trotted forward excitedly.

David suggested picking up the pace and letting the cattle run.

There is a large plain ahead, there is nothing to worry about.

Lin Feng accepted his suggestion, and the team of three hundred cows ran forward at twice the speed before. If someone could take a photo of this scene, it would be very spectacular.

At noon, we finally arrived at our destination.

This is a richer grassland, and the grass seeds germinate earlier than in the pasture.

There is also a clear stream nearby, which provides ample water for the cattle, making it an ideal place to transfer.

When it comes to this choice, I have to thank Charlie.

It was he who judged this excellent location based on the map. Although Charlie had not visited it on the spot, his choice was undoubtedly correct.

As soon as the cattle saw this meadow, they rushed over excitedly and began to enjoy this sumptuous lunch.

Seeing that everything went well, Lin Feng and David could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

They set up a pot and lit a fire to prepare lunch.

After filling your stomach, you have to set up a camping site for the night to lay the foundation for the next work.

(End of this chapter)