About Our All NATURAL RANCHING OPERATION in Fredericksburg, TX
Our family-owned-and-operated cattle ranch is located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country near Fredericksburg. We manage our cattle and rangeland using the age old all natural grazing principles our grandfather started with at the turn of the 20th century, we are not certified organic. Our cattle are primarily Hereford and Angus cross, and we strive to produce black calves. We've found that producing tender meat is easier when you have gentle, docile cows, so we select heifers based on a docile disposition that is equally as important as their confirmation.
Our Herd Management
We manage our herd using non-chemical principles. The herd health is maintained via frequent pasture rotation, and our calves are not given antibiotics, hormones. They do receive preventive vaccinations at 60 to 90 days of age. Additionally, no herbicide or commercial fertilizer has been used on our pastures in more than 30 years.
Closed Breeding Herd
Another important aspect of our all natural operation is the fact that this herd is closed. We purchase herd sires only. All of the cows in this herd have lineage all the way back to the first cows brought to the ranch by our parents almost 60 years ago. Their lineage goes back to our grandfather's herd, which was started in the early 1900s. We know where these cows have been all of their lives—they are Texan born, bred, and raised.
Retail Location
We no longer have a retail location. If you’re looking for the best meat for hamburgers, please contact us today.
Currently December 2024
We are in a drought and we are in desperate need of rain. This drought began in the fall of 2018. While we have had periods of "rainy" weather we have not received enough rain in the last 4 years to replinsh aquifers or re-fill our stock tanks (ponds). Please join us in praying for more rain--not only for our ranching operation in Fredericksburg, TX, but for all of Texas.
