A cowpuncher, or cowboy, looks after livestock on farms and ranches, including feeding, watering, and maintaining their health. They may also be responsible for herding, sorting, and weighing animals, administering medications, and maintaining equipment and structures. Specific tasks vary depending on the type of animal being cared for.
A cowpuncher looks after livestock on farms and ranches. Some of a cowpuncher’s specific tasks may vary depending on the type of livestock he works with, but the general tasks are the same. Whether the ranch hand is handling cows, sheep, goats, poultry, horses or some other animal, all animals must be fed and watered daily. Stops, yards and pens must be clean and the health of the animals must be maintained by frequent inspections. Animals also need to be watched to avoid injury and to ensure they don’t eat poisonous plants while grazing.
Cowpuncher is another term for cowboy. The main tools of the trade are ropes, hats, boots and chaps. Horses, saddles and spurs are other necessities. When taking a nighttime cattle drive, a sleeping bag, canteen, cookware, and cookware round out the list of equipment needed to get the job done.
A cowpuncher’s duties may include herding, neutering, raising and protecting animals from predators. A cow puncher can also sort and weigh animals, administer medications, measure feed and nutritional supplements, and move cattle to different pasture areas. The farm worker may also be required to keep records of purchases, sales, growth and weight of the cattle. Marking, tagging, tagging or tagging each animal can be another job requirement. Cowpunchers are also responsible for working animals, which can include dogs and horses.
Specific duties often vary based on the type of animal in the cowboy’s care. Farmer’s hands working with sheep can be responsible for shearing, docking and rearing. A worker working on a poultry farm may be responsible for collecting eggs, placing them in incubators, and taming birds. Those who work on a dairy farm will be expected to milk cows, collect milk and maintain milking equipment. Wranglers train and work with the horses used to herd livestock.
Cowpunchers are often responsible for administering artificial insemination and assisting with the birth of animals. Duties may include operating, inspecting, maintaining and repairing farm equipment and machinery. Cowboys are also tasked with building fences and sheds. These structures must be inspected and repaired.
Ranch hands can also be responsible for weed control. This may entail spraying weeds along fences, ditches and pastures so that adequate forage can be grown. Many farms and farms grow their own feed, so the driller can be expected to prepare the soil, plant, irrigate and add fertilizers and pesticides. Mowing, retrieving and hauling hay can be part of the job.
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