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Not One but Two Traffic Jams

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Dayphoto

The ranchers in the area are all on the move. Farming is started so the winter pasture for the cattle is now over.

Yesterday one group of cows coming from ‘down the hill’ met up with

Another group ‘coming down the road’ at the middle of the road. The dogs were all action.

The one turning the corner went first, then the other going on by second.

Out on the desert

The sheepherders were moving the sheep from one side of the road

To the next.

Through it all….

The dogs were the stars of the day.

Linda

23 thoughts on “Not One but Two Traffic Jams”

Amanda on March 11, 2011 at 7:02 pm said:

How beautiful! I just love living next to the mountains. I wonder with all the sheep if they dock the tails on all of them? I envy you for living next to all the herds of cattle. I love living away from all the fast paced living! Living on a farm is hard work but it is so rewarding in it’s own ways. Hope you have a great weekend!

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threecollie on March 11, 2011 at 7:07 pm said:

Breathtaking! Simply beautiful! I sure would have loved to have seen those dogs working. I love watching a good stock dog.

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frayedattheedge on March 11, 2011 at 7:25 pm said:

Your farming is on a somewhat larger scale than ours. Our neighbour Billy the farmer quite often will move sheep from one field to another with just his dog helping him!

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LindaG on March 11, 2011 at 7:47 pm said:

Have a wonderful weekend! 🙂

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Sherry in MT on March 11, 2011 at 8:04 pm said:

How could you NOT love moving livestock in that scenery! Shows what dogs are worth their salt to be sure!

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Lucy on March 11, 2011 at 8:08 pm said:

Nothing is more fun to watch that sheep and cattle dogs doing their jobs. Love it!

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Darrell on March 11, 2011 at 8:30 pm said:

That’s my kind of traffic jam. I enjoy watching this kind of thing. You are so lucky.

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betsyfromtennessee on March 11, 2011 at 8:45 pm said:

Hi Linda, Looks like a ‘cow-jam’ or a ‘sheep-jam’ instead of a traffic jam… ha ha…. SO–looks like winter is almost over and spring is coming… Yeah!!!

I’ll bet the dogs were the stars of the show!!!!
Hugs,
Betsy

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Sheila on March 11, 2011 at 9:36 pm said:

I really enjoy looking at the photos you post 🙂
Thanks

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Betty on March 11, 2011 at 9:38 pm said:

All I´m seeing is those beautiful mountains in the background. Amazing!!! You live in a stunning area!

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Lisa on March 11, 2011 at 10:17 pm said:

I love your pictures and I wish I had that kind of action on my road (the cows and the herders 😉

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Leenie on March 11, 2011 at 10:52 pm said:

Spectacular scenery in your part of the world! I’m always amazed at how the movers of cattle and sheep can keep them sorted out and headed in the right direction. Dogs are an essential part of that job, for sure, and the dogs seem so excited to do their job.

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Far Side of Fifty on March 12, 2011 at 1:32 am said:

You have the best traffic jams..what fun to see these photos:)

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Linda on March 12, 2011 at 1:59 am said:

I love the mob of sheep…..it’s a frame-worthy shot.

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Mikey on March 12, 2011 at 3:02 am said:

So beautiful. I would have loved to have seen the dogs work. Great pictures!

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diane on March 12, 2011 at 10:10 am said:

The background scenery is magic and the farm activity is great to see. I always marvel at how clever the dogs are. Those sheep are well camouflaged.

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JJ North on March 12, 2011 at 8:06 pm said:

Now there’s a traffic jam that’ll bring a smile. Love the look of your area! There’s a pretty good story and pics about cow dogs in the last issue of American Cowboy. It is difficult to put a price on a good stock dog. Thanks for this post. Well done.

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Desiree on March 13, 2011 at 4:19 pm said:

It all looks so vast! Expansive! Huge mountains looming on one side, wide open plains on the other…you live in a magnificent, awe-inspiring setting, Linda!!! And I’d swap your traffic jams for ours, any day! 🙂

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Desiree on March 13, 2011 at 4:22 pm said:

OOOPS! Meant to comment on the stars of the day…dogs are absolutely invaluable to man, for comfort, security and now, as you’ve demonstrated here, running the farm! What would our lives be without them?

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seniorhiker on March 13, 2011 at 4:25 pm said:

I hope you weren’t in a hurry to get some place. If I didn’t have to be somewhere by a certain time I think I would enjoy these traffic jams. It is always fascinating to watch the dogs at work. What would the ranchers do without them?

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Sonja Duerre Stromswold on March 14, 2011 at 2:21 am said:

Wow, what gorgeous scenery! Reminds me of moving mobs of sheep when I was in New Zealand.

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Lisa on March 14, 2011 at 12:24 pm said:

As always, the pictures you have shared are stunning!
My daughter and I are going to be in that area for 10 days this summer on a road trip. I will certainly blog it when it happens, we start in Billings MT, go down through WY, ID, CO, NE, and ending in SD on a national park tour. We are staying 2 nights in Estes Park.
I am sure we have never seen anything like it except for in your pictures!

P.s. Thank goodness we made it through another winter!
Lisa

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ladyfi on March 15, 2011 at 5:38 pm said:

What amazing shots! It looks so open and empty… Lovely.

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