Long Horn cattle standing a field on the Coal Creek Farm

Long Horns

I walked along checking the fence line this morning and paused to check on one of our newest assets. In addition to utilizing controlled burns to clear the underbrush and restore the habitat at Coal Creek Farm, we have introduced Texas Longhorn cattle to our herds. These cows are very hardy, requiring less water than many other breeds. Although they can look intimidating, they are docile and typically use their impressive horns to clear the underbrush in the woods, allowing access to fodder that other cows ignore. 

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