Breeding Stock |
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Over the past four years our herd has grown from 12 to 38 animals. Our bull, properly named Samson, was bought from the Kentucky Bison Ranch.
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All our heifers came from the world famous 747
herd. These buffalo are known for their large frame. In fact, the Granddad
weighted in at 2700 pounds. |
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Low Maintenance: Why
Buffalo are better than Cattle or Horses |
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After having two large cattle ranches and boarding horses, I can objectively say that raising buffalo is much, much easier. In comparison, the buffalo are quite maintenance free. I give them Safeguard granular wormer mixed with grain twice a year and a few bales of hay in the wintertime. They are completely natural, requiring no shots, hormones, antibiotics, etc. They do not bother the fences, which is one of my biggest concerns, because my ranch borders a 4-lane highway. Also they require less grass and hay than cows or horses. "Buffalo are smarter than cows and less ornery than horses" |
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| We have started a new herd of the southwest corner of I-70 and Hwy 99. You may be able to see the herd from the Frontage Road |
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One year old bull at new ranch |
| One year old heifer in lush spring grass. |  |
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Spring 2007 Lots of new babies! |
