Start with hooves

Chapter 20 Scorching Summer
Who doesn't like a good car.

Knowing that Su Rui had allocated a special car for himself, the old cowboy Andy happily accepted it, and chose a white Mercedes-Benz G0812 with the number 500 on the license plate. It is said that it happened to be his son's birthday.

Seeing that Miss Athena was feeding the sheep, old Andy got out of the car at this moment, and after closing the car door, he looked at Suri with a strange expression, and asked:

"Who is that lady who found a girlfriend so quickly?"

The corner of Su Rui's mouth twitched, and he said helplessly, "The daughter of the hotel guest is only 16 years old this year. It's just a spoiled brat from a rich family who just goes out for a drive in my new car."

From the words "very rich" out of his mouth, old Andy immediately guessed that the girl's background was probably unusual, so he changed the topic and said with a smile:

"I took off the gauze and looked at it, and changed the medicine again. The calf that you repaired the hoof of the calf is recovering very well. It is estimated that it will be released to the pasture like other cattle in a few days. I found a calf in the morning. Flatulent calves, you can do me a favor and learn how to heal them."

"...No problem. I heard that the forage is fermented in the cow's stomach, and it farts and belches all day long. The gas emitted even exacerbates the greenhouse effect."

As soon as Su Rui finished speaking, the old cowboy Andy said:
"I can't believe that. The oil company digs less oil, which is more effective than anything else. In Tennessee, the air quality is very good. I once went to New York and was almost suffocated by car exhaust. Big cities are easy to damage the environment. "

An old cowboy with a set of stubborn ideas.

Su Rui explained: "I just want to say that cows should be prone to flatulence, right? Do you want to buy some medicine?"

"No, it's very simple to treat them. As long as they are discovered in time and there is no severe diarrhea, then there will be no major problems. You can read them later and you will be fine..."

Old Andy greeted the group of trainee cowboys and took the opportunity to teach them again.

A large group of people came to the cattle pen in twos and threes.

Because it is a new pasture, everything is still clean and tidy, but some livestock have given off a strange smell. Even with the windows open for ventilation, the cattle pen is still quite hot.

Forcibly pulling out the flatulent Angus calf and trapping it on an iron post beside him, Old Andy unwrapped the tools he had prepared in advance and introduced:

"This is a cow mouth gag and gastric lavage tube, like the tube of the cross, used to make the cow open its mouth, and then insert the gastric lavage tube... You see, it's very simple, right?"

Before Su Rui could see clearly, old Andy had already opened the calf's mouth, inserted the gag into it, and inserted the gastric lavage tube.

The old man then said: "Listen carefully, this is the sound of successful exhaust, it is like swamp gas, it can be ignited with fire."

As old Andy took out the lighter and lit it at one end of the gastric lavage tube, a large group of flames indeed appeared and disappeared in a flash.

Light the fire again, and you can see a ball of fire again.

The employees who watched the excitement around were stunned when they saw this scene. Little Rock raised his hand and asked, "How do you poke the gastric lavage tube? What if you poke the wrong place and insert it into the cow's lung?"

Old Andy said indifferently: "Then you will be kicked. Cows and sheep always eat tender grass, so they are prone to flatulence. Next time there is another chance, you can experience it one by one..."

Many employees in the original pineapple producing area can only chop pineapples with a knife and know nothing about how to raise cattle and sheep.

Including Suri, there is still a lot to learn.

Today's cleaning work has been completed, and the cattle and sheep don't need to be watched from morning to night. Old Andy divided the people into two groups, one part learned how to tie a noose, and the other part practiced how to ride a horse.

The main reason is that only ten quarter horses have been introduced into the entire ranch, so there is no way for everyone to practice at the same time.

immediately.

Old Andy found Su Rui, a rancher who knew nothing, and told him in a worried tone:
"This year is relatively dry. It hasn't rained for more than ten days, and the temperature is so hot every day. I just went to the artificial lake to see it, and it will soon bottom out. The seawater desalination equipment is only enough for daily use. If it continues like this, the pasture will be very difficult. It's going to wither soon, and I'm thinking about cloud seeding or something, but I haven't had the right weather for it."

Su Rui had a brief understanding of the design of the artificial lake.

Mainly from the Lanai Ridge and the surrounding highlands, the equipment is used to open canals and drainage, and the rainwater that was originally poured into the sea and wasted in vain is collected into the artificial lake at the foot of the Lanai Ridge.

You must know that Lanai is an island. Apart from rainfall, it lacks fresh water resources.

In the early stage of planning the Lanai Ranch, the designer in charge of the planning had already considered the huge water demand, so the artificial lake was built first.

Although new seawater desalination equipment has been built, the scale of fresh water is not enough, and the cost is too high, so it cannot be used to irrigate more than 2 mu of pastures and grasslands.

Su Rui was a little worried after hearing this, and said, "Then what should I do?"

The old cowboy Andy had no choice but to reply:
"I can only wait. It's mainly due to bad luck. I asked the locals that summer will end in October, and then until April, there will be a little more rain, mainly continuous rain and fog. The weather in summer is suitable for vacation, but It’s not very friendly to pasture, if you can’t harvest enough forage, I suggest to postpone the purchase of the second batch of cattle and sheep, otherwise the cost of feed will be higher, because it has to be shipped by ship, and there is no way to save money.”

The previously sown pasture is in its peak growing season and requires a lot of water.

If it is only for the current [-] cattle and sheep, it must be enough. The second batch of cattle and sheep originally wanted to purchase more, but if the pasture on the pasture withers, it will definitely affect this year's breeding plan.

As old Andy said, this is considered a natural disaster, and the cumulonimbus cloud did not pass over Lanai, so Suri could only stare blankly for the time being.

No wonder people often say that farmers depend on the sky for food.

As a tourist, I always hope that Hawaii will always be sunny, but long-term drought will cause great damage to the pastures.

If the average four-acre grassland feeds one cow, the Lanai pasture can raise six to seven thousand cows at full capacity, and if the breeding period is delayed for a few months, it may lose three to four million US dollars.

Su Rui, who has lived in the city for two lifetimes, experienced for the first time what it was like to rely on God for food, and suddenly discovered that raising cattle and sheep is not an easy task.

Miss Athena, who was playing outside by herself just now, came over with a depressed face and told Suri:
"I seem to have stepped on cow dung just now, and my feet are soft. I haven't dared to look at the soles of my shoes until now. If I take a photo and post it, my fans will laugh at me. It would be bad if I lose my followers."

Su Rui didn't bother to talk to this tormenting little goblin, and with the attitude of watching the excitement, he joked:

"Congratulations, this is the real life. As an ancient Internet celebrity, I can only tell you that although the Internet is wonderful, it is easy to lose yourself if you are addicted to it all day long."

"So... can you find someone to wash my shoes first, and then tell me the truth? I really don't have the mood to listen carefully now."

"No problem, if you give more tips, there will always be someone willing to help. Don't count on me, and don't get in my new car later, I don't want to be polluted by you."

Worried about the drought crisis, Su Rui plans to go to the artificial lake to assess how long it can last.

Miss Athena quickly took off her shoes, trotted a few steps barefoot, jumped onto his back, and said in a resentful tone: "I don't want my shoes anymore, so you can always send me back to the hotel. You have been in love with so many Hollywood actresses, why not?" Can you be a little gentlemanly?"

Afraid that she would fall, Su Rui had no choice but to carry it on her back first. The light one was not heavy, so she told her:

"Whether you are a gentleman or not depends on who you are dealing with. If you find a beautiful supermodel to come to me, I guarantee that there will be as many gentlemen as you want."

Miss Athena lay on his back and suddenly said:
"My dad cheated on an out-of-date model with heavy makeup, long legs and thin waist. Why do you men like that kind of woman? My mom has already found a lawyer. When she returns to Honolulu, she may choose to have sex with him." Separate. Can you buy me two bottles of beer later, and in return, I can recommend your hotel to your fans on Facebook."

"... No wonder you're so naughty. Could it be that your dad doesn't care about you anymore? Parents have their own lives, don't they all revolve around you, and after another two years, you can have your own life."

After all, Suri didn't really leave the blond girl behind, adding:
"The divorce rate in the United States is high, and half of the couples will separate. If you understand this first, you will find that it is no big deal. It seems that you can still be saved. Continue to take pictures of your life every day, and you can support yourself as an Internet celebrity."

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(End of this chapter)