dkrc Chapter 292 - 289: Major Events in Ximeng Grassland! Winter Sheep Herding!
Chapter 292 - 289: Major Events in Ximeng Grassland! Winter Sheep Herding!
The black bear is hibernating in the mountain forest behind.
Jiang Feng also knows that past the rugged mountain road, in the depths of the uninhabited area behind the ranch, there are not only wolves but also bears.
After all, it’s a mountain forest, so having bears is normal.
In the evening, Jiang Feng chatted casually with netizens again.
[Ranch owner, is there any special scenery on the Xilingol Grassland?]
Someone asked.
Seeing this comment, Jiang Feng said calmly:
"Back in the day, Xilingol experienced a large event, and it was very intense at that time."
Hearing Jiang Feng say this, everyone perked up their ears to listen.
Jiang Feng then said:
"Back then, Elder Celestial Master single-handedly challenged 14 top masters of Quanxing right here on this grassland."
"The scene was very intense at that time, and many people died."
Netizens were originally hoping to hear some secret gossip and insider information, but upon hearing this, they couldn’t hold back their laughter.
[Damn! The ranch owner also watches "Under One Person"?]
[I waited for half a day, thinking there would be a brawl among herdsmen! Turns out it’s anime!]
[Elder Celestial Master did defeat many Quanxing masters in Xilingol!]
[Ranch owner, you’re being so abstract again!]
The comments exploded instantly.
Jiang Feng smiled slightly and casually said a few words.
Seeing their responses, especially the one about herdsmen fighting, he couldn’t help but laugh.
"I saw someone wondering if there was a herdsmen fight, such scenarios almost never happen."
"True herdsmen live kilometers apart from each other."
"Gathering ten people would take a day, they couldn’t fight even if they wanted to."
Jiang Feng explained to everyone.
In times past when things were more rough and rugged, those clans with ancestral halls were very united and had strong combat ability. They would indeed fight for interests, so sometimes conflicts did occur.
But now is an era of peace, and clans are gradually declining, with many villages having mixed surnames.
This is quite normal, for if clans stayed together the solidarity is too strong. If a powerful village head comes up, like Lin Yaodong, it truly becomes a stabilizing dissatisfaction.
The snow in the yard has been cleared, even though it’s winter, the lawn doesn’t seem dry but remains lush green.
Thus, there’s a vibrant feeling in Jiang Feng’s yard.
Only on the roof and walls, signs of snow accumulation can be seen.
The little animals are almost all indoors.
Jiang Feng has arranged a special activity room for them, moving the dog kennels inside during winter so they can stay in there.
At this moment, the Tabby Cat from home runs through the doorway and then comes to Jiang Feng’s side, rubbing its head against Jiang Feng’s leg.
This Tabby Cat has grown somewhat, its fur is clean and soft, giving a smooth feel when touched — very nice to the touch.
Among Cat Boss and Orange Cat’s children, this Tabby Cat is the most gentle, clingy, and cute.
The black cat has always lived over at the horse field; by role, the black cat is the security guard of the horse field, focusing mainly on catching rats.
There are many rats at the horse field; a while back, a Little Weasel came over and made a home there but was later chased away by Jiang Feng for killing chickens.
The black cat also lives quite comfortably at the horse field.
There’s also a Tabby Cat, absolutely Cat Boss’s offspring, playing outside frequently even in winter.
The little Tabby enjoys following Cat Boss; the father-son duo often crouch together on haystacks watching the scenery, almost copied one to one.
The little Tabby’s name is Cat the Second, fitting perfectly with the scene.
Jiang Feng picked up the Tabby Cat beside his feet and introduced to everyone:
"Among my cats, this Tabby Cat is the most clingy, and obedient."
"Its fur is quite even and it looks lovely too."
"I suspect this Tabby Cat might be Cat Boss’s daughter."
"Because I remember the neighbors also raised a cat, a particularly gorgeous tortoiseshell."
"Animals like high looks too, albeit their standards differ from humans, but their preference for looks is consistent."
Upon hearing Jiang Feng’s words, the netizens’ gossiping spirits reignited.
[Does this mean Cat Boss has a patch of Green Grassland on his head?]
[Cat Boss is the king of the sea, doesn’t bother with his kids, seemingly doesn’t care!]
[Cat Boss is definitely a jerk cat!]
[I just worry Cat Boss would harm the Tabby Cat, cats seem devoid of ethics!]
The animals’ fans of the ranch know them well.
Every animal’s situation can be commented on by everyone.
Animals are strongly looks-centric.
Experts once conducted genetic testing on birds in an area.
The results came out, making experts amazed to find that many of the newborns shared the same genes — from one male bird.
That bird had high looks.
This means, in that area, many female birds sought to frolic with this good-looking male and wished to have offspring with it.
This male bird can be called the model in the bird world.
Next, Jiang Feng, holding the cat, chatted lightly with netizens again.
"It’s a bit cold, it’s quite chilly here after entering winter. There’s heating inside, so I’ll go rest and finish the broadcast for now."
Jiang Feng said to everyone.
[Owner, will you livestream again tomorrow?]
[What’s the content for tomorrow’s stream?]
Many immediately asked.
"Livestreaming tomorrow, going out to herd sheep."
"Sheep herding also continues in winter."
"Let’s take everyone to see what winter herding is like."
After giving the preview, Jiang Feng closed the livestream and went inside to rest.
The next morning, around 10 a.m.
Jiang Feng started the livestream.
Yang Maolin, Hadan, and Bugude were leading a herd of sheep out.
Since the snow in winter is white and it’s hard to find lost sheep, only a few hundred are let out this time.
Except for the ewes that are long-pregnant, the others come out to graze in rotation.
All done when the weather is nice.
Jiang Feng wore a military coat and thick cotton shoes, riding a big white camel, following behind the sheep.
Yang Maolin and the others were also riding camels.
The camels are large, making the people on them look small, and the camels have strong carrying capacity, making it easy to transport just one person.
Looking around, the grassland was a vast expanse of white.
Almost all the grass was covered by snow.
During the day, the temperature was quite comfortable, but Jiang Feng didn’t let the sheepdogs out.
[Do you still herd sheep in winter?]
[I’m a herder, herding in winter is normal. Except for the spring green season, herders graze at other times.]
[There’s still plenty of grass to eat in winter!]
Viewers in the livestream saw the sheep walking in the snow and found it novel.
The sheep weren’t completely white; they had a wax-yellow hue, making them stand out in the snow.
Jiang Feng came out to herd sheep today because he was bored, wanted some fresh air, and did a livestream.
Once settled down, actually having a wife is better, as you can play together during leisure time, and also play with her.
Jiang Feng explained to everyone:
"We definitely have to herd in winter because there’s grass under the snow."
"The snow is thin now, and the sheep can easily dig through it to eat grass."
"The sheep know this, they’re smarter than cows in this aspect."
"Cows are delicate, they won’t dig the snow themselves; if they can’t see the grass, they won’t eat."
"The cattle ranch also needs to let cows out today, but before that, we let horses run a lap over it, so they can trample the grass out."
Jiang Feng previously mentioned, cows are picky with grass.
They won’t eat bad grass, and they won’t eat together with sheep.
That’s why the pasture was expanded, specifically to let cows graze on the grass by the lake.
Jiang Feng looked at the sheep herd in front of him.
And then at the snow-covered grassland.
He continued:
"With the good weather now, quickly bring the sheep out to eat some grass."
"In a couple of days, there will be heavy snow again."
"Herders have complex feelings about snow."
"If the snow is too heavy, the snow cover becomes too thick, making it hard for the sheep to find grass, causing them to lose weight quickly, as not everyone has stored forage."
"If the snow is too light, next year’s grass doesn’t grow well, ’A timely snow promises a good harvest,’ which applies to the grassland too."
"That’s why people pray for just the right amount of snow."
Jiang Feng continued to share herder stories.
Viewers recognized the hardships of the herders.
While herders can rest in winter, they’re still busy, not fully on holiday.
Soon, they drove the herd to the fixed grazing area.
Then, Hadan ran to the front of the flock, stopping the lead sheep.
Once the lead sheep stopped, the others stopped too.
Then, not knowing what to do, they started digging the snow to find grass to eat.
The drone captured images of the sheep herd.
Viewers saw the sheep using their front hooves to dig up snow, uncovering hard plants with twigs.
Once they uncovered them, they bent down to eat the grass, constantly chewing.
Pasture workers got off the camels, finding uncovered stones or dry grass areas to sit down and rest.
Riding a camel for long isn’t comfortable, sitting on the ground is more so.
If they got tired of sitting, they stood up and walked around.
Jiang Feng also sat nearby, livestreaming the sheep grazing scene.
Although the winter sheep herd wasn’t as vibrant as in the spring, watching them scrape through the snow to eat grass felt somewhat therapeutic.
"Coming out to graze in winter is also to let them eat snow, not just grass."
"In this cold weather, it’s difficult to place water in the troughs."
"When the sheep are thirsty, they eat snow."
"Herders need to supplement them with salt; they use special feeding salt."
"Supplementing sodium elements helps sheep digest and gain weight faster."
Jiang Feng turned into a science communicator, continuing his share.
His livestream was as always, leisurely and free.
Yang Maolin sat on a large rock, taking a horsehead fiddle out of the camel’s satchel, playing it alone.
Jiang Feng was quite far from him, only hearing faint sounds of the fiddle.
The drone captured Yang Maolin, his clothes not very clean but looking warm, his image resembling a true seasoned herder, not fitting with modern personas.
Hadan and Bugude gathered together, discussing what to eat.
Jiang Feng, with nothing much to do, sat on an open ground, watching the resting sheep.
The daily life of herders in winter is mostly like this.