Rancher: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Ranchers often count their animals from a horse or a truck, so they can see the whole herd across the big open land.
Through history
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Long ago
People have looked after herds of animals on wide open land for thousands of years, long before there were trucks or fences like today.
Tools of the trade
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Fence
A fence keeps the animals safe inside the pasture. Ranchers check it often and fix any broken spots.
A day in the job
- Early morningThe rancher rides out to the pasture and counts the animals, checking that each one looks healthy and happy.
Words to know
- Pasture
- A pasture is a wide grassy field where animals like cows and sheep eat and roam.
Quiz time
Ranchers mostly look after animals, while many farmers mostly grow crops.