Should I get myself into ranching?

Question

My boyfriend’s daughter and son-in-law are buying a ranch and I kind of promised that I help them...

I’ve been helping around the ranch owned by my bf’s brother. Today, my bf had to shoot a calf, which was sick and dying and magpies were already picking on. Now, I don’t have any problem with quick death. I don’t believe in leaving animals suffering. So I wasn’t too emotional even though this happened right in front of me for the first time in my life.

The problem is;
I don’t know if I can shoot or watch someone shoot predators, such as coyotes. I respect nature. And I know how cute puppies are. Unfortunately, we have to protect the ranch and it is necessary to kill them so that they don’t come back while we are gone. My bf figures I would get used to the idea when predators try to kill our cattle.

I have about a year to think about…I love the job so far… I would like to hear your opinions on if I should help them or not. Thanks.

Answer 1

Just a feeling. Yes, I think you would make a fine rancher.