Our wonderful Dexter cow Honey gave us a beautiful little boy named Blackberry on March 4, 2020. Late in the day she brought him out of the secret hiding place where he was born and into the open pasture to show him off. As we hurried out to welcome him to the world, Blackberry toddled over to meet his new friends, sniff our hands, and lay down in the soft grass to relish the once-in-a-lifetime newborn experience of smiles and adulation. After a half hour of praise and petting, his mama called him away to the barn for safe keeping, and together they walked down the hill as an amazing rainbow spread across the sky to announce his arrival.

Blackberry was raised 100% organically, and was 100% grass-fed on our native pastures.

Blackberry was raised as a steer.

Blossom arrived at the edge of a pasture adorned with a pastel blanket of the bluest Bluebonnets, flaming Indian Paintbrush, cheerful Blue-eyed Grass and delicate Meadow Garlic.  The heavenly scent of the flowers wafted upon the light breeze, proclaiming the return of the lushness of spring and an abundance of grass.  Willow shuffled nervously, humming sweetly to her tiny new girl to encourage her to enjoy a first taste of cream.  As we carefully made our way through the mounds of blue blossoms, Willow turned towards us with eager eyes as she spotted the feeder we carried and smelled the alfalfa treat that it contained.  Blossom had struggled to stand for the first time just minutes before, but now was doing laps around her mama as she stretched her newborn legs.  We placed the feeder in front of Willow, and as she hungrily devoured the treat, we introduced ourselves to little Blossom and showed her the way to her mama’s udder.  Blossom latched on, and as the cream began to flow, we gently petted the newest member of our herd and welcomed her to the ranch.  It was a uniquely magnificent place to enter the world – in a pasture displaying the simplicity of the glory and wonder of the blessings of creation.  Welcome to the ranch little Blossom…enjoy the amazing beauty!

Blossom was born 4/1/2023, and is homozygous polled and A2/A2, and very nicely halter trained.

Blueberry was a fine Dexter boy born to our wonderful cow Honey on April 4, 2019.  He was wonderfully sweet and gentle like both of his parents, and he greatly enjoyed interacting with us and playing with his friends.

Blueberry was A2N (A1A2) and heterozygous polled. 

Blueberry was raised 100% organically, and was 100% grass-fed on our native pastures.

On March 10, 2021, our Dexter cow Maribelle gave us a sweet little boy named Bowie.  We found them in a private, scenic spot at the edge of the creek where the forest floor tumbles down to ledges of weathered limestone shaded by cheerful palmettos, yaupon hollies and ancient live oaks.  Belle was calm and serene, but eager for the praise and congratulations we lavished upon her.  Bowie rested peacefully a few feet away, watching closely to gauge his new visitors.  After a quick brushing, Belle left us alone to babysit Bowie while she grazed, giving us the opportunity to sit close and gently pet him back to sleep.  The trees creaked as they swayed in the morning’s breezes, and the warmth of the early spring sun filtered down to the forest floor littered with a soft bed of oak leaves upon which Bowie contentedly napped.  We visited him throughout the day in his secret spot, until early evening arrived and Belle returned to escort him up the hill where the herd awaited his official welcome and his very first evening romp.

Bowie is homozygous polled and A2A2.

Bowie went to be a family herdsire for a new herd near Burnet, Texas.

Welcome little one to a week of Thankfulness for all the blessings that we have been given. Welcome to fall pastures thick with tall grasses, skies of the bluest blue, sunshine to warm your silky black coat on a brisk, breezy day, and a gentle mama with loving eyes who is eager to feed and nurture you. Welcome to the freedom to run and play in unspoiled forests and hidden meadows, and to rest peacefully with your family in confidence that your every need will be provided through the coming winter. Welcome little one to mornings full of the excitement of fresh hay, brushing and hugs. Welcome little one…welcome to the ranch!

In honor of William Brewster and the legacy he established for us all as the spiritual leader of the Pilgram colony in Plymouth, William Bradford once wrote of him: “For his personal abilities, he was qualified above many. He was wise and discreet and well spoken, having a grave and deliberate utterance, of a very cheerful spirit, very sociable and pleasant amongst his friends, of a humble and modest mind, of a peaceable disposition, undervaluing himself and his own abilities and sometime overvaluing others.”

In this season of Thanksgiving, William Brewster occupies a special place of prominence in our heritage, and therefore to further honor his efforts, we introduce little “Brewster”, the newest member of our sweet Dexter family!

Brewster is homozygous polled and A2A2.  He was born November 15, 2023.

Brewster went to be a family herdsire for a new herd in West Virginia.

Where is Taffy, and where has she hidden her calf…? The usually dewy pastures are frosted in white like powdered sugar upon the Christmas cookies that accompany my tall glass of frothy milk from the sweet little Dexter cow that we so adore. The frost betrays my path, but it also reveals the recent wanderings of our herd as the sun rises upon our sleepy pastures. I search the pasture next to our house, looking into every clump of brush and under every sheltering tree, but all I find are fallen logs and rotting stumps. My search is interrupted by the daily need to obtain another bucket of cream to keep the cookie party going, and to experience the joy of happy heifers greeting their treat on this first frosty morning of the Christmas season. When my bucket is full, I hike the pastures and wooded areas that I haven’t yet investigated, and after completing a 40-acre tour, there’s still no sign of Taffy or her new calf. She’s out there somewhere, and I know that she’s eagerly waiting for me to arrive with her maternity greeting. However, the continued search will have to wait, as there are more hungry Dexters expecting morning treats at our barn…and my legs need a rest.

The path to the barn is easy, and I walk slowly as I peer back and forth into the shadows under the trees on both sides along the trail. There’s still no sign of Taffy, and it seems that another hike will be necessary after the festivities at the barn. I stop to grab a fresh bale of hay as adorable Dexters peer around the corner in eager anticipation, and I’m reminded of past generations of difficult farm life as I enter the dimness of the barn and prepare to load flakes of hay into the crib. The herd lines up at their side of the crib and awaits the flakes with steaming breath. The crib is filled and the shuffling settles into quiet, contented munching. I grab the pitchfork and round the corner of the barn to tidy their accommodations, when to my delighted surprise, there in the corner, sweetly napping upon a soft bed of thick hay, lies Taffy glowing over her tiny newborn boy Buddy. I didn’t need to search at all, because here she is…peace and beauty, love and tenderness, Thankfulness and Joy…right here waiting for me at the very best place of all. Welcome Buddy to life at the ranch!

Buddy is homozygous polled and A2A2.  He was born December 10, 2023.

Buddy went to be a family herdsire for a new herd near Brenham, Texas.

Burl was a beautiful Dexter steer.  He was born March 11, 2018.  He had a very light and silky dun coat, as was very friendly and peaceful.  Burl greatly enjoyed being petted and brushed, and was a real pleasure to work with. 

Burl was A2/A2, heterozygous polled, and 100% grass-fed organic.

Buster Brown was an outstanding Dexter steer.  He was born May 25, 2017.  He had a beautiful dark dun coat and an amazingly calm and friendly personality.  Buster greatly enjoyed being petted and brushed, and was a pleasure to have as part of our herd.

Carmella was born and raised here at our ranch, and is incredibly friendly and sweet.  She is patient and calm, and very gentle with us.

Carmella is dun, dehorned and A2/A2.  She is halter trained and has the personality, training and potential to be an excellent family milk cow.  Carmella is 100% grass fed and 100% chemical-free organic.

Carmella went to be part of a new Dexter herd in Smithville, Texas.

Carmella's calves

On January 22, 2021, our wonderful Dexter cow Honey delivered us a sweet little girl! We went to the barn to check on Honey in the afternoon, and after finding her getting a drink, we noticed with excitement that she had lost a lot of weight. She wandered the area as if searching for a while, and then eventually led us to a clearing in the forest where she had hidden her precious little calf. After she led it back to the barn, we spent a delightful hour sitting with her. What a wonderful day for Clover to come into the world and join the herd, and what a fabulous blessing to enjoy!

Clover is heterozygous polled and A2A2.

Clover went with her friends Hollyberry and Crockett to be part of a new Dexter herd near Somerville, Texas.

On August 5, 2020, our wonderful Dexter cow Willow delivered us a tiny little boy named Crockett.  Willow was quite shy about showing him off, but we often saw him racing in circles around her in the open pasture as he enjoyed his freedom, and he followed her closely for every opportunity to enjoy her creamy, delicious milk.  Welcome to the ranch Crockett, there’s lots of fun ahead!

Crockett was raised as a steer.

Daisy May was also born and raised at our ranch, and her dark eyes sparkle with happiness and a desire for a good brushing.  Daisy is special and she knows it, and her shining black coat and silky tail make her a very pretty sight in the lush green pastures.  Daisy is sturdy and strong, and stands very nicely in the pasture for milking.

Daisy is halter trained, heterozygous polled and A2N.  She is 100% grass fed and 100% chemical-free organic.

Daisy went to be part of a new Dexter herd in Smithville, Texas.

Daisy's calves

July 4th is always a great day for fun and celebration, and this year the day was exceptional.  We awoke this morning with expectation, as late in the day yesterday we had found that our very pregnant cow Treva had separated from the herd, and therefore we knew she would be delivering her calf overnight.  We anticipated walking the ranch for an hour or two to find her, but as we were preparing breakfast, she appeared in the pasture beside our house, trailed closely by the first red Dexter calf that we have ever had born at our ranch.  It appears that Treva has been keeping a secret from us, and now we know that she carries the red gene.  Her tiny new boy is very red, very adorable, and an amazing surprise!  After breakfast, we found that she had led little "Dandy" (Yankee Doodle...) to the pasture by our corral, where the rest of our herd was unknowingly grazing.  As we watched, Treva led Dandy through the corral, and all heads slowly turned to face her.  Normally most of the herd will hurry over to greet the new baby, but everyone was simply frozen in surprise.  Eventually our oldest steer Blackberry trotted over to greet his new brother, and they excitedly sniffed noses before Treva led Dandy back into the privacy of the brush line for a long, shady nap with her boy.

Dandy is very sweet, respectful, huggable and fun. He has been brushed and handled thoroughly almost every day, and walks very well on the halter. Dandy is also trained to easily and readily load into a trailer. He is a gentle, friendly boy, and is extremely calm and trustworthy.

Dandy has been raised 100% organically, with no exposure to chemicals of any kind, and has been 100% grass-fed on our native pastures.  Dandy is homozygous polled, A2/A2, red (E+/E+), and carries dun.

Dandy went to be a herd sire near Austin, Texas.

Stand up little one, for the world awaits.  The day is bright and warm, and your mama chose a beautiful spot at the top of the hill to bring you into the world.  Sunlight filters through the heavy limbs of the oak that stands above as a sentinel to guard your birth, and casts shadows that play upon your curly coat and your fresh, dark eyes.  Your sweet family is all around you, excited to celebrate your birthday, and anxious to meet their new little herd-mate.  Your wonderful mama Taffy stands proudly over you, ready to help, and eager to feed you as you begin your great adventure.

Stand up little one, for your mama is calling.  Taffy has been cleaning you lovingly, and your midnight-black curls are shiny and new.  She’s cleaned your back, and your sides, and your legs, and your soft little neck, and your cute little face, and your adorable little ears, and now she’s starting all over again.  You’ve been trying and trying, but your wobbly little legs haven’t quite held you up yet.  Although you’re struggling, your mama is eager for you to get up, and she’s confident that you can do it.

Stand up little one, for there’s so much fun to be enjoyed.  There will soon be bright spring mornings, and pastures full of green grass, and wildflowers, and freedom to run.   You’ll have all the milk that you can drink, and a safe barn where you can dream away your nights on a soft bed of hay.  You’ll have adorable little friends to play with, and a loving family to protect and guide you.  And even better than all that, you’ll enjoy mornings full of gentleness, brushing and hugs.

Stand up little boy, for you’ve almost made it.  One last time to fall over while your mama urges you on.  One last time to lift yourself by your back legs, and then carefully unfold your front legs one at a time in a final push to stand.  One last effort to steady yourself as you stretch your muscles, plant your tiny front legs out wide, and hold your head up high as you look for the first time into the loving eyes of your sweet mama as she congratulates you and proudly announces your arrival!

Stand up little Dewberry, for the world awaits…

Dandy is heterozygous polled and A2A2, and went to be herd sire near Blanket, Texas.

Dulci is a wonderful, sweet cow and an independent spirit.  She greatly enjoys personal attention, and at times we've discovered her patiently standing in her stall at the barn waiting for us to show up with a brush and comb.  Dulci is heavy and well muscled, and holds her weight well throughout the year.  She is dun, A2N, dehorned, and nicely halter trained.

Dulci has a tight, well-attached, excellently formed udder, and carries a generous amount of milk.  Dulci is an outstanding mother and takes very good care of her high quality calves.

Dulci went to be part of a small Dexter herd near La Grange, Texas.

Esther was born May 5, 2018 to our wonderful Dexter cow Sabrina.  It was an exciting day, as she was the first calf from our new bull Stephen, and she was just perfect in every way.  Such a sweet little girl!

Esther went to be part of a new Dexter herd near Smithville, Texas.

Deep in the oak forest, past an endless tangle of briar and the brush, there is a secret little pasture known only to us and our Dexters. At the end of the day yesterday, while our herd was enjoying their evening hay at our barn, Ginger unexpectedly walked away in the direction of the forest to look for a private spot to have her calf. Early this morning, we briefly glimpsed her standing under the edge of the trees with a tiny calf hiding behind her, but she quickly disappeared into the dark tangle as we approached. It was a few hours later when we began our search for the two of them, and after many scratches from the briars, we arrived at the secret pasture to find Ginger standing in the tall, dormant grasses with a tiny new girl beside her. As Ginger eagerly ate the treat that we brought for her, we had a moment to welcome her beautiful little girl Evelyn (“Eva”) to the ranch, and to let her know how excited we were to finally meet her. After giving us a quick look, Eva slowly toddled off into the safety of the briars at the edge of the glade. Springtime has arrived, and little Eva will soon join up with Merrilee and Dewberry to romp our pastures in joyful freedom!

Eva is homozygous polled and A2A2.

Eva went to start a new herd near Merit, Texas.

Frio was born 3/5/2016. He is heterozygous polled, has a beautiful dark chocolate dun color, and has a nicely balanced conformation. He has a friendly disposition and greatly enjoys being brushed and petted. He also accepts the halter and is learning to lead.

Frio is A2N (A1A2), 100% grass fed, and 100% chemical-free organic.

Frio went to be a herd sire in Amarillo, Texas.

On February 11, 2021, just three days before the snow swirled and drifted and draped the ranch in a rare mantle of white, our Dexter cow Ginger delivered us a sweet little girl named Hollyberry.  On the morning before the cold winds arrived, while we were walking down the hill to put out a few morning bales, we found our cow Ginger standing off to the side and intently staring at the ground beside her under a tree.  As we turned to approach, a tiny new calf slowly stood and wobbled over to her, and after receiving brief praises, Ginger led her off to a private spot to bond with her despite the coming freeze.  It took Ginger a few days to rejoin the herd, but just as the temperatures plunged, she had Hollyberry tucked in the corner of the barn on a bed of soft, warm hay for the remainder of the week.  The weather may have been difficult, but the smiles made up for it!

Hollyberry is A2A2 and homozygous polled.

Hollyberry went with her friends Clover and Crockett to be part of a new Dexter herd near Somerville, Texas.

On March 1, 2021, the day dawned rainy and cold, but spring had arrived along with green grass and lines of chattering geese flying back north once again.  As our herd paraded past our house on their way to our front pasture for their morning grazing, we noticed with excitement that Taffy, who was last in line, was closely followed by a tiny new baby boy!  She stopped and grazed close by so that we could rush out and greet her, and as she enjoyed her congratulatory treat, her little boy wandered off into the brush to hide.  Later in the day he came out with us to enjoy Taffy’s sweet cream, and as he wobbled over with bright, inquisitive eyes, Taffy told us that his name is Huckleberry, and gave him a soft nudge with her nose to push him closer so that we could scratch his chin and welcome him to the herd!

Huckleberry is being raised as a steer.

Huckleberry is being raised with no exposure to chemicals of any kind, and is 100% grass-fed on our native pastures.

As I knelt in the deep grass and petted tiny Indy, the hot and humid air was filled with the sweet singing of birds and the background hum of summer cicadas.  The huge canopy of the Petting Tree towered overhead and cast deep, cool shade as we enjoyed our first morning together with a soft brush and gentle hands.  Indy, who was born just yesterday afternoon, nodded his head sleepily as his mother Willow looked on approvingly, and closed his eyes as I slowly stroked his glossy, curly coat with my brush.  What an amazing little miracle to behold lying here in the grass before me, so completely tame and trusting as I spoke encouraging words to him of beauty and joy!

Indy was born on July 2, 2021, in a quiet spot along our creek under the shade of leafy ash trees, as the rest of the herd quietly grazed close by.  Maribelle, Willow's girl from two years ago, was first to announce his arrival.  Because we knew that Willow's delivery was imminent, we quickly hiked into the pasture in the direction she was looking.  Our young calves from earlier this year headed out in front of us, and their calls from the creek easily told us where Willow was to be found.  There upon the damp forest floor lay a tiny black calf tucked safely at Willow's side, with our other calves excitedly looking on at the new arrival.  As the calves eventually returned to grazing, we had the opportunity to welcome little Indy to the ranch with eager smiles.  After a short rest, Willow led Indy up the hill to the pasture in front of our house for another brief nap. Then, as darkness began to fall, she led him around the house under tall oaks silhouetted in black against a silvery sunset of the loveliest purple and rose.  Indy trotted close by her side as Willow led him to the corral, and there they found Maribelle awaiting her first evening with her tiny newborn brother.

Indy was black, homozygous polled, and A2/A2.

Indy was raised as a steer, and was 100% organic and 100% grass-fed.

Jubert is an exceptional dun, heterozygous polled, Dexter bull calf.  He was born 2/28/2017.   Jubert has an amazingly friendly personality, he greatly enjoys being brushed and petted, and is halter trained.  He is heavy, has an outstanding conformation, and is very well developed for his age. 

Jubert is A2N (A1A2), and is 100% grass fed and 100% chemical-free organic.

Jubert went to be a herd sire in San Leon, Texas.

On Easter morning, April 21, 2019, our Dexter cow Treva delivered us a sweet little treat named Lily. Lily is tiny and adorable, and very friendly. The herd gathered around us as we knelt to say hello and gently pet her for the first time, and we all welcomed her to the ranch together. Such a special day, and such a special little girl.  She is homozygous sweet and homozygous cute!

Lily is A2A2, heterozygous polled, 100% grass fed, and 100% chemical-free organic.

Lily went to be part of a new Dexter herd in Tomball, Texas.

We had another new member of our herd arrive on March 26th, 2020.  Our sweet Dexter heifer Taffy delivered us a tiny boy named Loganberry (“Logan”). Taffy kept him hidden among the brush and briars for a few days, but she finally brought him out to show him off, and we had a very nice visit with him on that beautiful spring day.

Logan was raised as a steer, and was 100% organic and 100% grass-fed.

Logan went with his friend Velvet to be part of a new Dexter herd near Celina, Texas.

Sunlight sparkled upon the trickling, limestone-bottomed creek as we knelt upon its bank among the scattered leaves and twigs that provided a bed for the tiny newborn calf laying before us.  The briskness of the morning air, and the sigh of the wind in the trees above, provided a backdrop for a mid-winter day filled with the excitement and joy of new life.  “Merrilee” lay motionless, snuggled down and hidden like a dark shadow amidst the emerging winter grasses, decaying cedar stumps and fallen logs.  Her sparkling eyes blinked as she watched us trustingly, and we spoke kind and gentle words for several minutes to welcome her into the world.  Our cow Maribelle soon appeared across the creek and paused for a moment to assess the scene before hustling over to ensure that her little girl was safe.  Maribelle sniffed her calf, and then turned and gave us an approving sniff too.

We spent several minutes there enjoying the wonder of a mother cow lovingly humming to her newborn calf as Merrilee stood on wobbly legs and toddled around.  They circled each other awkwardly as Merrilee searched for the milk she knew was there but couldn’t quite connect with the udder standing before her.  Eager to catch up with the herd, Maribelle led her up the bank, across the pasture past our aging barn, and down the forest trail in search of her friends.

Shortly down the trail, Maribelle’s mother Willow was waiting to meet her new granddaughter.  In a moment of extreme tenderness, Willow slowly approached, lowered her head, and gently touched noses with Merrilee for the very first time to welcome her to the family.  She then raised her head and softly nuzzled Belle on the neck in approval.  The blessing of the moment was amazing and overwhelming, reminding us of the depth of the grace that fills our lives with moments such as these.  Our hour there was the fulfillment of dreams, as Willow, Maribelle and precious little Merrilee…grandmother, mother and daughter…celebrated an unforgettable birthday with us by sharing their excitement and love.

Merrilee is A2A2 and homozygous polled.

Merrilee lives with her friends Hollyberry and Clover as part of a new Dexter herd near Sommerville, Texas.

Primo was born March 12, 2015.  He was raised as a steer and was 100% grass fed and 100% chemical-free organic.

Ranger was born May 11, 2016.  He was raised as a steer and was 100% grass fed and 100% chemical-free organic.

New Year's Eve arrived like a fresh spring day after the deep cold of winter, bringing with it the promise of a new year and the bright blessings that it will hold. One of the most eagerly awaited blessings here at the ranch is the arrival of new calves, and on this special morning we looked out the window across the foggy pasture to see our sweet cow Taffy with a tiny new calf by her side. Taffy had her boy on the far side of our cross fence, while the rest of the herd was gathered excitedly on the near side as she allowed them a brief look through the protection of the fence at the new addition to their family. Taffy waited until we brought a treat and a few minutes of sweet praise for her efforts, and then led little "Reveille" into the woods for a day of restful recovery. Reveille is sweet and friendly like his mama, and will bring many smiles to the new year!

Rootbeer is the most amazing bull.  He is completely calm, gentle, predictable, trustworthy and respectful.  We can approach him at any time, and he greatly enjoys our presence.  Rootbeer wants to be first to get brushed and scratched, and is very responsive and appreciative.  After everyone else gets brushed, he usually wants to be brushed again.  If he is laying down, he will even roll over and hold his front leg up so that we can scratch his chest.  He is polite to his herd, and we've often seen him playfully romping the pastures with the calves.  Although he isn't halter trained, he is easy to handle and is very agreeable to being managed.

Rootbeer's calves

Sabrina is a truly outstanding example of the Dexter breed.  She has a bright, friendly personality, a smile in her eyes, and always wants to be first.  When we were choosing which cows to purchase, Sabrina sweetly approached us first and stood before us as long as we would pet her. 

Sabrina is very smart and learns quickly.  At times she amazes us by clearly understanding what we are doing and anticipating our intent.  Sabrina has shown us over and over that cows are much smarter that most people realize.

Sabrina is outstanding on the halter and stands very sweetly for milking in the pasture.  She has an excellent udder and produces a generous amount of milk for both us and her calf.  Her milk is rich and delicious, having a very nice percentage of thick cream and a wonderful flavor far superior to any store-bought milk that we've ever had.

She has a smooth, dark mahogany dun coat; she is dehorned and is A2N.

Sabrina went to be part of a new Dexter herd in Smithville, Texas.

Sabrina's calves

On May 17, our sweet Dexter cow Willow delivered us a beautiful little heifer named Rosie. Rosie was born in a shady wooded area along our creek, in the same location that Willow chose for her previous calf. There was much excitement as Willow introduced her to the herd soon after her arrival, and then the herd moved off so that we could enjoy quiet time sitting with Rosie while we gently welcomed her to the ranch. She is sweet and precious, and we are so delighted to have another healthy heifer. Each new calf is so tiny and adorable, and such a blessing to behold!

Rosie is homozygous polled, A2A2, 100% grass fed, and 100% chemical-free organic.

Rosie lives with her friend Ruby as part of a new herd near Thrall, Texas.

Treva chose an excellent late-summer day to deliver her calf. Although there appeared to be no end to three months of hot, dry days, the skies finally darkened and a light sprinkling of glorious rain fell softly upon our thirsty pastures. A cool breeze blew from the north as the day arrived full of the expectant promise of new life. As our herd gathered for their morning visit with us, we noticed that Treva was missing. We hiked down the hill to our barn and surrounding area, and then followed our forest trail past hidden pastures and shady retreats to a clearing in the back where we finally found Treva standing sweetly over an adorable little red calf resting silently at her feet. After a quick greeting and excited congratulations, she called her little girl into the brush to find a safe and private spot to recover and rest for the remainder of the morning. Shortly after noon we found her again with little Ruby at the top of a rise where the oaks and elms grow tall and thick as they overlook a scenic bend in our dry creek lined with tumbled limestone and cheerful palmettos. Treva eagerly enjoyed the treat of alfalfa pellets that we had brought, while Ruby toddled happily around her and eventually sniffed our hand and allowed us to briefly pet her silky soft coat. As Ruby settled down comfortably beside Treva, we sat with her and spoke gentle words of welcome and love. Welcome little Ruby…welcome to the love of your mama, the love of your herd, and loving care that will fill your days with smiles and laughter!

Ruby is heteroygous polled, A2A2, 100% grass fed, and 100% chemical-free organic.

Ruby lives with her friend Rosie as part of a new herd near Thrall, Texas.

Samson was born 2/26/2016.  He is a beautiful dark dun color and has an outstanding beefy and balanced conformation.  However, even greater than his healthy good looks is his absolutely docile, calm, gentle, and friendly disposition. He receives great pleasure from being brushed and petted.  Interaction with him is a joyful experience.  He easily accepts the halter and leads well enough for ranch handling.

Samson is heterozygous polled, A2N (A1A2), 100% grass fed, and 100% chemical-free organic.

The large photo above is of Samson as a herd sire in Oklahoma at four years old.

Scottie is a beautiful black, heterozygous polled Dexter steer.  He was born July 15, 2017.  Scottie has very bright eyes, and is one of the sweetest and friendliest calves that we've ever had. 

Scottie was raised as a steer, and was 100% grass fed and 100% chemical-free organic.

Scottie went to be part of a new Dexter herd in Smithville, Texas.

On March 8, 2020, our Dexter cow Dulcinea delivered us a wonderfully sweet little boy named Solomon. Solomon was raised as a steer.

Sunshine was born and raised at our ranch.  She has the most amazing personality, thoroughly enjoying our attention and wanting to be around us.  She is smart and cute.

Sunshine is beefy and heavy, A2/A2 and dehorned.  She is also nicely halter trained and extremely well behaved. Sunshine is 100% grass fed and 100% chemical-free organic.

Sunshine went to be part of a new Dexter herd in Smithville, Texas.

Sunshine's calves

Treva is our cutest, calmest and most gentle cow, and it is impossible to hide anything from her because she has the most amazing sense of smell.  Treva also greatly enjoys being the center of attention.  She is dun, A2/A2, heterozygous polled, and halter trained.

Treva has a milk-cow conformation and a compact udder held high and tight.  Treva is eager to participate in milking, and has the perfect milk cow personality and demeanor. She milks easily as she stands sweetly in the pasture for us without any complaint or restraint throughout the process, and her milk is creamy and delicious.

Treva's calves

June 12th, 2020 was an exciting day, as our sweet Dexter cow Treva delivered us a beautiful little boy named Travis. We found Travis and his mama enjoying the morning sunshine lounging by themselves in the peacefulness of a dewberry patch in a quiet corner of our back pasture. As we approached, Travis stood and toddled over to sniff our nose and get petted. Later in the day, Treva decided to introduce him to the herd, and it was a sweet moment when our cow Ginger did a double-take as she first spotted him with Treva, and then romped excitedly over to give him a welcome lick and a big moo to call the rest of the herd over. Wonderful memories come from days like this!

Travis has an extraordinary personality, being extremely sweet, friendly and always calm.  Travis was raised 100% organically and was 100% grass-fed on our native pastures.

Travis is homozygous polled and A2/A2.

Travis went to be a herd sire near Lafayette, Louisiana.

On February 14, 2019 our Dexter cow Dulcinea delivered us an adorable little girl named Trudy as a sweet Valentine's Day gift.  We sat with Trudy in the pasture and gently petted her in the warmth of the late afternoon sun just hours after her birth, and she was completely calm and wonderful.  Trudy is very sweet and gentle.  She is also unusually well-muscled at a very early age, and has a very pretty coat.

Trudy is A2A2 and heterozygous polled.  She is 100% grass fed and 100% chemical-free organic.

Trudy went to be part of a new Dexter herd in Tomball, Texas.

On March 25, 2020 we celebrated the arrival of Walnut’s Velvet, born to our amazingly sweet Dexter heifer Ginger. Velvet arrived in our front pasture lush with fresh spring grasses and bursting with bluebonnets. Velvet is completely tame, friendly, and homozygous sweet!

Velvet is A2A2 and homozygous polled.

Velvet went with her friend Loganberry to be part of a new Dexter herd near Celina, Texas.

Violet is a wonderfully sweet black, dehorned, Dexter heifer.  Violet was born 6/19/2017.  Violet has an amazingly friendly personality. She greatly enjoys being brushed and petted, and is halter trained. 

Violet is A2A2, dehorned, 100% grass fed, and 100% chemical-free organic.

Violet went to be an organic Family Milk Cow near Weatherford, Texas.