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80+ Years of Excellence
Today's Diamond C
Wildlife Conservation
Grassland Management
Wildlife Conservation
One of the most important responsibilities, and pleasures, of owing a working ranch is being a good steward of the land,
which includes conservation efforts that benefit the natural denizens of the place.
Wildlife Conservation
Suet attracts many wanted birds such as the cardinal
Wildlife Conservation
Red Belly Woodpeckers love suet.
Wildlife Conservation
Another example of a good suet feeder. Suet with peanut butter works for best results.
Wildlife Conservation
Hanging feeders can attract many birds. The outer cover keeps larger birds away while providing smaller birds access to the shelled sunflower seeds.
Wildlife Conservation
Smaller birds are attracted to this type feeder. Shown are Gold and Purple Finches. Chickadees, the Titmouse, and Wrens are frequent guest, as well.
Wildlife Conservation
All birds and wildlife must have water sources.
Wildlife Conservation
The tube feeder, filled with whole sunflower seed, is hanging from a mesquite and attracts many species of birds with its whole sunflower seeds.
Wildlife Conservation
This 'parfait' of shelled peanuts and whole sunflower seed is a favorite for white winged does.
Wildlife Conservation
This large limb broke off during a storm making it an excellent plate for bird food.
Wildlife Conservation
The little fellers aren't forgotten.... the hummingbirds. We have five shepherd hooks in the ground to hang feeders on.
Wildlife Conservation
The twins enjoying the solitude of the refuge.
Wildlife Conservation
Mom and friend eat deer pellets while Jr. gets a little nibble.
Wildlife Conservation
Of course, when fall arrives, the gentlemen come courting the ladies
Wildlife Conservation
Wildlife Conservation
Wildlife Conservation
Wildlife Conservation
On a hot August day, the Tom's enjoy a nap in St Augustine grass in the cool shade.
Wildlife Conservation
As spring approaches, the men start getting excited.
Wildlife Conservation
May is courting season for turkey's.
Wildlife Conservation
Mom brings her brood to the refuge for feed in July.
Wildlife Conservation
As the poults grow, they enjoy resting on hay racks in adjoining pastures.
Wildlife Conservation
Pond and wetlands at the Headquarter's attract many wild life species.
Wildlife Conservation
We continually stock Diamond C ponds when needed with fish, bull frogs, soft shelled turtles and crawfish.
Wildlife Conservation
Grandsons enjoy catching nice perch.
Wildlife Conservation
Grandsons enjoy catching nice perch.
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Grassland Management
If you’re in the cattle business, you’re in the grass growing business!
The Collier’s have worked hard to improve the grass lands on the Diamond C Ranch.
Grassland Management
Native pasture with plenty of Little Blue Stem and "no" mesquite, cedar or cactus.
Grassland Management
Coastal Bermuda field managed correctly.
Grassland Management
Metta looking at Big Bluestem in our native grass nursery. As beautiful and as much tonage as it puts out, it cannot withstand grazing pressure.
Grassland Management
Management Makes a difference…Compare this picture to the next photo which was taken from approximately the same location. This photo was taken during the 1950’s drought.
Grassland Management
Management Makes a difference…Compare the photo above to the prior picture which was taken from approximately the same location. The photo above was taken in 2014 - driest year on record. A perfect example of the difference grassland management can accomplish.
Grassland Management
Cedar 6 months after spraying with Tordon.
Grassland Management
JBV IV has been spraying mesquite since he was 6 years old. Papo and IV beside a helicopter used to spray mesquite from the air.
Grassland Management
Cactus sprayed six months earlier with Surmount - Good Riddance!
Grassland Management
Spraying undesirables today. Note the Snake Guards and Taurus Judge pistol.
Grassland Management
JBC IV with a power trimmer used to clear fence lines before spraying - great exercise!
Grassland Management
Mule trailer for pulling sprayers used to kill weeds and grasshoppers.
Grassland Management
The coastal bermuda fields get weed and grasshopper control at the same time fertilizer is applied.
Grassland Management
Native pasture with plenty of Little Blue Stem and "no" mesquite, cedar or cactus.
Grassland Management
Coastal Bermuda field managed correctly.
Grassland Management
Metta looking at Big Bluestem in our native grass nursery. As beautiful and as much tonage as it puts out, it cannot withstand grazing pressure.
Grassland Management
Management Makes a difference…Compare this picture to the next photo which was taken from approximately the same location. This photo was taken during the 1950’s drought.
Grassland Management
Management Makes a difference…Compare the photo above to the prior picture which was taken from approximately the same location. The photo above was taken in 2014 - driest year on record. A perfect example of the difference grassland management can accomplish.
Grassland Management
Cedar 6 months after spraying with Tordon.
Grassland Management
JBV IV has been spraying mesquite since he was 6 years old. Papo and IV beside a helicopter used to spray mesquite from the air.
Grassland Management
Cactus sprayed six months earlier with Surmount - Good Riddance!
Grassland Management
Spraying undesirables today. Note the Snake Guards and Taurus Judge pistol.
Grassland Management
JBC IV with a power trimmer used to clear fence lines before spraying - great exercise!
Grassland Management
Mule trailer for pulling sprayers used to kill weeds and grasshoppers.
Grassland Management
The coastal bermuda fields get weed and grasshopper control at the same time fertilizer is applied.
Grassland Management
Native pasture with plenty of Little Blue Stem and "no" mesquite, cedar or cactus.
Grassland Management
Coastal Bermuda field managed correctly.
Grassland Management
Metta looking at Big Bluestem in our native grass nursery. As beautiful and as much tonage as it puts out, it cannot withstand grazing pressure.
Grassland Management
Management Makes a difference…Compare this picture to the next photo which was taken from approximately the same location. This photo was taken during the 1950’s drought.
Grassland Management
Management Makes a difference…Compare the photo above to the prior picture which was taken from approximately the same location. The photo above was taken in 2014 - driest year on record. A perfect example of the difference grassland management can accomplish.
Grassland Management
Cedar 6 months after spraying with Tordon.
Grassland Management
JBV IV has been spraying mesquite since he was 6 years old. Papo and IV beside a helicopter used to spray mesquite from the air.
Grassland Management
Cactus sprayed six months earlier with Surmount - Good Riddance!
Grassland Management
Spraying undesirables today. Note the Snake Guards and Taurus Judge pistol.
Grassland Management
JBC IV with a power trimmer used to clear fence lines before spraying - great exercise!
Grassland Management
Mule trailer for pulling sprayers used to kill weeds and grasshoppers.
Grassland Management
The coastal bermuda fields get weed and grasshopper control at the same time fertilizer is applied.
Navigate the slideshow using the left and right arrows. Click a photo to view full screen.
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