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A few good reasons to raise Miniature Herefords:
They take much less space to raise than standard size cattle!
They are "family sized" to put in a freezer. No need to shop for half a beef at your butcher shop with
these, (hence, you'll KNOW where your meat is coming from!).
They make excellent pet cattle; they have nice temperaments and youth can show them with ease!
They are always marketable!
They are so fun to just look at!
A few good reasons to raise Katahdin and Dorper Hair Sheep:
You do not have to shear them or dock their tails!
They are a meat breed, so you will have excellent tasting and quality meat right in your back yard!
They are very easy to raise and keep-- they are foragers, so having the perfect pasture is not a
concern!
Katahdin ewes are very hardy, have exceptional mothering ability and lamb easily, preferring to
lamb outdoors- and it is possible get 3 lamb crops in 2 years! Nearly always birthing twins, you may
have a 200% increase in your sheep crop regularly!
The Dorper has been very effective in increasing the growth rate, carcass size and quality of all the
typical hair-type breeds!
You can raise about 6 sheep in the same area one standard sized cow would use up!
They require no specialized feeds-- just good forage/ hay and a mineral supplement!
These breeds are disease and parasite resistant!
They are nice to look at, and come in a large variety of colors and spots! Plus, little lambs will bring
a smile to any body's face!
Sturgell Ranch is committed to raising quality, naturally raised, cattle and sheep. If you are
interested in learning more about these unique animals, check the links posted below, and check
back with us occasionally for availability of our farm raised cattle and sheep. Thank you!
Suzi Sturgell
They take much less space to raise than standard size cattle!
They are "family sized" to put in a freezer. No need to shop for half a beef at your butcher shop with
these, (hence, you'll KNOW where your meat is coming from!).
They make excellent pet cattle; they have nice temperaments and youth can show them with ease!
They are always marketable!
They are so fun to just look at!
A few good reasons to raise Katahdin and Dorper Hair Sheep:
You do not have to shear them or dock their tails!
They are a meat breed, so you will have excellent tasting and quality meat right in your back yard!
They are very easy to raise and keep-- they are foragers, so having the perfect pasture is not a
concern!
Katahdin ewes are very hardy, have exceptional mothering ability and lamb easily, preferring to
lamb outdoors- and it is possible get 3 lamb crops in 2 years! Nearly always birthing twins, you may
have a 200% increase in your sheep crop regularly!
The Dorper has been very effective in increasing the growth rate, carcass size and quality of all the
typical hair-type breeds!
You can raise about 6 sheep in the same area one standard sized cow would use up!
They require no specialized feeds-- just good forage/ hay and a mineral supplement!
These breeds are disease and parasite resistant!
They are nice to look at, and come in a large variety of colors and spots! Plus, little lambs will bring
a smile to any body's face!
Sturgell Ranch is committed to raising quality, naturally raised, cattle and sheep. If you are
interested in learning more about these unique animals, check the links posted below, and check
back with us occasionally for availability of our farm raised cattle and sheep. Thank you!
Suzi Sturgell
Welcome to Sturgell Ranch; home to an eclectic group of farm raised,
homegrown animals. Our goal is to first provide healthy, natural grown meats to
our own family, replenish our breeding stock with quality animals and then, as
abundance and selection allow, supply animals for your family also!
Our livestock are all naturally raised as far as can be allowed. We do what is
necessary to keep them healthy, and if that means giving an antibiotic or other
medicine, then we will. We DO NOT however, use any medicines randomly or
with out cause on them, and it is with careful consideration when we do. Our
animals are raised on chemical free pastures, supplemented with minerals, and
fed hay that is grown and harvested right here on Sturgell Ranch. Our animals
are carefree and content, and that grows them best!
homegrown animals. Our goal is to first provide healthy, natural grown meats to
our own family, replenish our breeding stock with quality animals and then, as
abundance and selection allow, supply animals for your family also!
Our livestock are all naturally raised as far as can be allowed. We do what is
necessary to keep them healthy, and if that means giving an antibiotic or other
medicine, then we will. We DO NOT however, use any medicines randomly or
with out cause on them, and it is with careful consideration when we do. Our
animals are raised on chemical free pastures, supplemented with minerals, and
fed hay that is grown and harvested right here on Sturgell Ranch. Our animals
are carefree and content, and that grows them best!
| To make a difference between... the beast that may be eaten and the beast that may not be eaten. Leviticus 11:47 |
Our reasons for choosing Mini Herefords and Hair
sheep are both practical and egocentric! 1st, we want
to feed our family, and 2nd, we want purpose for
our animals beyond just eating. For us that means
enjoyment, marketability and ease of management.
sheep are both practical and egocentric! 1st, we want
to feed our family, and 2nd, we want purpose for
our animals beyond just eating. For us that means
enjoyment, marketability and ease of management.
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| And what about Biblical concepts in raising our meats? Click HERE to find out what God has to say about what we eat, and what it can mean for you!! |
Our Miniature cattle fill all our needs: Aesthetics, quality meat, ease of raising, marketability, low
maintenance, small space, and just plain fun to have. Our Katahdin and Dorper mix sheep fit that
bill also. These sheep are bred just for their meat-- not for their wool--they shed! So they are very
easy to keep! Our cattle and sheep also suit Biblical standards for meats that may be eaten (read Leviticus
chapter 11).
maintenance, small space, and just plain fun to have. Our Katahdin and Dorper mix sheep fit that
bill also. These sheep are bred just for their meat-- not for their wool--they shed! So they are very
easy to keep! Our cattle and sheep also suit Biblical standards for meats that may be eaten (read Leviticus
chapter 11).
| I beseech you then... to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. Romans 12:1 |
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If we just wanted to feed our family, we could have
settled for any type of beef cattle or sheep. But we're
not that easily satisfied! We wanted animals that
would bring us years of enjoyment and satisfaction
without having to work harder for it. These two
animal breeds hit that nail squarely on the head!
settled for any type of beef cattle or sheep. But we're
not that easily satisfied! We wanted animals that
would bring us years of enjoyment and satisfaction
without having to work harder for it. These two
animal breeds hit that nail squarely on the head!