Ree Drummond

Ree Drummond Instagram – Just found these pics I took of Ladd chopping ice three weeks ago. (Has it been that long since our winter storm?) Fortunately, these kinds of freezing temps—low enough that the ponds freeze—don’t last for too terribly long each winter. But just as important as the feed and the hay are when it comes to getting cattle through the storm, is the chopping of ice in the ponds. They have to have daily access to water! Ironically, Ladd and I went 12 days without running water during this same cold snap (along with many other rural residents in the area). Made for some interesting days, and our bottle calf got to drink milk replacer mixed with bottled spring water there for a week or two! 😂 Anyway, water’s back on now, ponds are all thawed, and lemme tell ya, I have ZERO complaints! | Posted on 19/Feb/2026 05:17:37