I have always been a fan of Red Devon cattle from North Devon in south-west England, as they are a medium-sized beef breed which are docile and produce the most superb marbled beef from poor forage. Email: United States. Montana Red Devons raises hardy purebred Devon and Devon influence cattle at 5000' elevation in southwest Montana. In 1858, William Youatt a noted expert in the field of cattle stated that "the Devon as an aboriginal breed of cattle is a very valuable one, and they seem to have arrived at the highest point of perfection. " The same breed also supplied beef, veal and milk, and associated products such as butter, cream and cheese. Heifers wanted for house cows can be purchased straight off their dams for early handling, and being from Dexter & Red Devon origins they will give prolific high quality organic milk.
They were especially well regarded as the quickest and most active oxen in the British Isles. For Sale: High percentage Red Devon bred cows and cow calf pairs, approximately 10 available. One was a National Champion Rotokawa 2 year old bull and the other was a 2 year old Potheridge. Devons are active good "walkers" and are excellent rustlers and grazers. With their great feed conversion rates you will be able to finish a yearling steer in 1 to 1.
George Washington had all of his cattle branded with the letters "GW, " and the location of the brand usually indicated to which farm the animals belonged. We practice rotational grazing where animals are moved to new sections of pasture on a regular basis. "Red Seeder" A100 A2/A2. Pedigree and pictures available. This policy applies to anyone that uses our Services, regardless of their location. Our Red Devons regularly mature out between 1000 and 1100 pounds before they are slaughtered. Warm season grasses include bahaia, dallis, bluestem, kleingrass, ball clover, johnson, vetch, and coastal and common bermuda, among others. As a breed, Red Devon was originally developed in Devonshire, England in both the valleys and along the rolling hills. We have American, New Zealand, Australian, and England genetics, and are open to different genetic lines, always striving to produce the best animals based off of conformation and EPD data. We also sell feeder and finished cattle on the hoof.
So in 2017 we began to shift away to what the market wants more of and that is black hide. Those qualities so highly prized by the colonists can still be found in today's Devons. Grasslands Angus Bull Sale. The Red Devon is where we it all began in 2013 with a trip to meet Guille Yearwood just West of Blacksburg and view his wonderful Red Devon's. If you have the opportunity to drive by, look for our Devons on the pastures south of Bryn Drive.
Red Devon Bulls, Cows and Heifers are known for their heritage and the quality of the meat that they can produce as grass fed beef. This breed has set a high standard with its versatility and adaptability. By using any of our Services, you agree to this policy and our Terms of Use. To list animals for sale send the information to Bonnie Hall. Superior yield (ideal linear measurements). Registered Devon/ Percentage Devon Breeding Stock - Bulls, Heifers, Cows: We offer diverse pedigrees with our animals to fit the needs of our customers and the demands of the grass-fed beef market. This means less inputs needed to finish your animals and less money coming out of your pocket.
Feel free to contacts us about purchasing a small Red Devon starter herd. Dam: Sire: Date of Birth: 11/02/2019. Most of the originals were hybrid Devon and Angus Cross. 4 Seasons Farm LLC is excited to be a host farm for the World Devon Congress Mini-tour. Their NZ heritage is that they were used in oxen teams to pull the kauri logs out and plough the land in the early pioneer days. A list and description of 'luxury goods' can be found in Supplement No. Class: Male registered breeding stock. The Docile Red Devon. These attractive mahogany red cattle are my own breed variety that I have been developing over the past 15-20 years, by crossing Dexters with Red Devons to achieve an ideal small dual purpose cow for small farms. A calf this age will be small enough to manage but old enough to be sufficiently weaned from his/her mother. Our herd is 100% grassfed..... it is attached to a stem and rooted in the ground, our herd has never consumed a single grain.
So we are moving more towards a Black Angus, Baldy, Composite Commercial herd. Weber Charolais & Red Angus. Rogers Cattle Company - Lile Farms Red Angus. Calving percentages in the high nineties can be expected on good nutrition. Lakota's Devon Bulls currently available for purchase. The skin is yellow to pink in color, visible around the eyes and on the nose. I am obliged to buy butter for the use of my family. Vetted in calf cows available, registered, leptospirosis and BVD inoculated, various ages. Then and now, the strength of Red Devons was harnessed to complete some of the more strenuous tasks on the estate. Our cattle are raised strictly on a forage only diet of pasture and hay without the use of growth or other hormones, steroids, and without antibiotics. The ship Charity brought a consignment of red cattle (one bull and three heifers) from Devonshire to Edward Winslow, the agent for Plymouth Colony. These sires have been the basis for our beef program and hundreds of others around the country.
Brinkley Angus Ranch LLC. Bill Lantry, Farm Manager, Ahavah Acres, LLC. Flat Water Gang Red Angus. Lisco Angus - M Diamond Angus. In 1884, the Devon Cattle Breeders' Society was organized and took over the herdbook. Mommas raise and wean calves naturally. They fatten very well on grass and provide consistently high quality meat. Live Event Started: 9/9/17 2:30 PM (CDT). One remaining R2 bull - Branwell. Cattlemen have found Devon cattle generally to be extremely efficient converters of grass to beef and this is evidenced by their ability to withstand extremes of conditions better than any other British breed. Much of this once-rural landscape remains free from development today. As a result, Devon Cattle became rare and endangered.