Chapter 393: Horses in the Pasture
When he arrived at the ranch's first meal, Zhuang Haiyang naturally did not open a meal, but ate it with the employees hired by the ranch. Considering the different identities of Zhuang Haiyang and his entourage, Will also specially asked the hired chef to cook relatively expensive steaks for them.
Just looking at these fried steaks, Hong Wei and the others still feel unaccustomed. In the eyes of Chinese people, beef is the best to stew potatoes. This kind of fried steak always feels soulless when you eat it.
As if seeing everyone's helplessness, Zhuang Haiyang also smiled and said: "Let's start a group by ourselves at night, and then work hard sister-in-law." If you need something, just let Will buy it then. I'm not used to eating this food. ”
"Okay! I looked at it earlier, and the kitchen tools in this room are quite complete, just prepare some vegetables and meat. ”
Lin Xin has no opinion on taking on the position of a chef. Since she decided to come to the ranch for the Spring Festival, she naturally had to find something to do. Nothing else, cooking is still fine.
After arranging these things, Zhuang Haiyang also let everyone take a lunch break as usual. It's not important to take a lunch break to catch up on sleep. Even if you sleep on the plane, you still need to get used to the jet lag.
After getting up, Zhuang Haiyang changed into relatively fresh clothes, looked at his girlfriend who was also up, and said, "Princess, wait until you stay at home, or accompany me to the ranch for a walk?"
"Let's go outside! If you want to cook, you don't think you need to be so early. ”
"Okay, by the way, let's take a look at the planning of our new home, what good suggestions do you have. ”
Calling the other people who got up one after another, Zhuang Haiyang and his party did not drive or ride horses, and walked directly to the ranch where beef cattle were raised. Looking at the beef cattle strolling in the pasture, everyone also felt that the ranch was a lot more angry than the previous time.
Fellow Januk also said in a timely manner: "BOSS, according to your instructions, we have purchased two hundred breeding cattle this time, and one hundred and twenty-eight are currently pregnant. The other 360 calves are also in good shape. ”
"Well, when the first calves are born, the number of beef cattle on our farm will also increase. In your experience, how many beef cattle can we raise on our ranch? I mean, without harming the pasture. ”
"With the area of our pastures and pastures, we can supply thousands of beef cattle. However, the number should be controlled within 2,000 heads. If you give up breeding meat sheep, then it is still not a big problem. ”
Listening to what Jannook said, Zhuang Haiyang also nodded and said, "With the high-quality grass grown in our pasture, I believe that the quality of the beef cattle raised should also be very good." To ensure that the pastures are not damaged, it is best to take the boutique route.
As far as I know, there are quite a few Angus cattle raised on major ranches around the world. And this kind of beef cattle, depending on the quality of the meat, the price difference is also very large. When the first batch of beef cattle is slaughtered, you can also ask someone to do an appraisal and strive to sell at a high price. ”
"Yes, BOSS, I'm confident in that. In fact, several other beef cattle farms on the island have learned that our pastures are growing high-quality pasture and want to bring it in. However, I recommend internal digestion as well. ”
For ranchers, good forage often means high value-added income. Under normal circumstances, no one would be stupid enough to sell high-quality forage to make money. It is normal for Janook to have this kind of thought.
Zhuang Haiyang also agreed: "This is natural! In the later stage of the pasture, a forage processing plant will be built." In addition to the animals currently being raised, a number of other breeds will be added. The quantity does not need to be large, but the species can be cultivated. ”
With such a large pasture, many valleys and land are actually idle. In Zhuang Haiyang's view, if it is planned, it can raise more livestock. And the pasture grass in the pasture, he believes it can also be supplied.
Will, who specializes in cultivating and harvesting forage, has recently made some discoveries. In the pasture planting area with drip irrigation system, the growth rate of forage grass has been significantly accelerated. This means that there will also be more forage available for harvesting.
In addition to the land dedicated to pasture, the rest of the pasture area appears to have seen an increase in the growth rate of pasture. As long as there is no significant increase in the number of livestock raised, the pasture grown in the pasture is sufficient for self-sufficiency.
Looking at the cowboys who were grazing in the pasture, Zhuang Haiyang also said in a timely manner: "How many horses has the ranch purchased so far? Are these horses docile? Do you think the ranch can breed some high-quality horses?"
"BOSS, DO YOU WANT TO KEEP A RACEHORSE?"
Hearing Zhuang Haiyang's inquiry, Jenuk's first reaction was that the owner wanted to breed high-quality horses for racing. As a cowboy, he knows that converting a ranch into a horse farm can cost more than raising cattle.
Fortunately, to his relief, Zhuang Haiyang shook his head and said, "Although I don't know how to raise horses, I know that if you want to breed good horses, the cost is very high. I wasn't interested in that, I just wanted a few good horses on the ranch.
That way, I'll be able to stay on the ranch and go out on horseback occasionally. As far as I know, your Newsilele thoroughbreds are still very popular in the international market. In the past two years, there have been a lot of thoroughbred horses exported to my country, right?"
"Yes, BOSS! are only thoroughbreds, most of which have been bred from well-known horse farms. From an early age, there is a need for training by a dedicated person. The horses I bought, I still had no problem riding. For competition, it's definitely still a little worse. ”
For the natives living in the South Island, most of them ride horses. It's just that with the popularity of vehicles, many people are used to driving instead of riding horses when they go out. But working on the ranch, they still prefer to ride on horseback.
"Wait, you give me a horse, I want to try what it's like to ride a horse." Don't worry, I'll still be able to ride a horse!"
In fact, there are two good horses in the stable, which are for the boss. ”
Hearing this, Zhuang Haiyang soon became interested. Led by Januk, the crowd soon came to the stable. For the cowboys hired to work on the ranch, most of them are their own herding horses.
Looking at the two tall horses in the stable in front of him, Zhuang Haiyang also seemed interested. The little girl in her father's arms looked at the two big horses, looking a little scared, but her eyes were still full of curiosity.
Jenuk, who was standing next to him, also said in a timely manner: "BOSS, these two horses were also bought by me at a ranch specializing in horse farms from the previous time. Although they are not top racehorses, their pedigree is still very pure. ”
"This horse does look good, but you don't usually ride it out for a walk or something?"
"It's natural! It's just that we rarely ride both horses out to work compared to the other horses. Every day I also tell the staff and take them out for a walk. This way, it also ensures that they are ridden. ”
Listening to Januk's introduction, Zhuang Haiyang also smiled and said, "Does this dark horse have a name?"
"Yes, we all call it the Prince of Dark Horses, and if the boss likes it, we can name it. ”
The two horses raised in the stable, one with pure black fur and the other with red yellow fur. Judging by the color of the horses' coat, these two horses are still well managed. It looks like it's really handsome.
"Prince Dark Pony! That's a good name! What about this horse?"
"Firefox! Because its coat color is very similar to that of a fox, that's why we gave it that name. ”
"Yes, can I try it?"
"Of course you can! It's just that I suggest the boss, you can cultivate a relationship with it first. Although both horses are trained, they have a relatively docile temperament. But for strangers, they are still more wary and resistant. ”
"Okay! What should I do?"
"There's fruit and forage from us, and the boss can feed it. If it doesn't reject the boss's petting, then it should accept your ride. If the boss has time, you can also come over from time to time to feed, or ride it for a walk. ”
For Januk's suggestion, Zhuang Haiyang did not refuse. Under the guidance of the other party, Zhuang Haiyang, like a child, began to feed these two horses specially prepared for himself. Another yellow horse, I think it is also for his girlfriend.
Jenuk, who seems to have a rough personality, seems to be quite careful now. At least I know that while pleasing the boss, we can't forget the woman next to the boss. It seems that he also knows that the boss wants to please, and the boss lady wants to please even more.
Facing the approaching Zhuang Haiyang, the black horse was somewhat repulsed, and retreated from time to time with a snort. It's just that with Zhuang Haiyang's breath, the black horse quickly calmed down, stretched out his head very actively, and began to eat the food fed by Zhuang Haiyang.
Seeing this scene, Januk was also somewhat surprised. The more noble the horse, the more arrogant the character. And these two horses, the staff who trained them, also spent a lot of effort to gain their trust.
In contrast, Concubine Li, who was also eager to try, was not recognized by Huang Ma. kept shaking his head, and even had a violent temperament, threatening Concubine Li and snorting not to approach.
Just as Janok was about to step forward, Zhuang Haiyang said with a smile: "Princess, let's come together! Don't worry, people know good horses, and good horses also know people." I'm sure it'll accept you, if you really like it. ”
"I'll try!"
To the surprise of others, some yellow horses who rejected Concubine Li did not reject Zhuang Haiyang. When Zhuang Haiyang held Concubine Li's hand and handed the food to Huang Ma's mouth, Huang Ma finally stopped resisting so much.
At Zhuang Haiyang's suggestion, Concubine Li also began to stroke the yellow horse's hair. The yellow horse who was eating, the huge horse eyes looked at Concubine Li, but in the end he didn't dodge. It's just that if she wants to ride, she must first learn to ride a horse.
In fact, including Wang Yanming and Hong Wei, they can't ride horses. As for Zhuang Haiyang's words, he asked himself if he could control this kind of horse. As long as he is on a horse, it will not be so easy for any horse to throw him off.
What's more, the breath on his body, I believe that no animal will reject it. The more spiritual the animal, the more it can sense the breath on Zhuang Haiyang's body, how important it is to them. This is where Zhuang Haiyang's confidence lies in daring to ride a horse!