We are the Maddock Family & 1st generation ranchers who are incredibly proud stewards of our land. We believe in hard work, muddy boots & proper nutrition, while raising exceptional ranch raised meat to nourish our bodies.

Yes!  All local beef that is picked up from the local butcher is completely frozen in a deep freeze freezer and is ready to go home to your freezer.  

When you arrive to pick up your local beef, you'll want to bring a few coolers, a pair of gloves (because it's cold!) and be prepared to take your beef home promptly to the freezer.  By keeping the beef frozen until your ready to eat, it ensures is freshness and freezer life.  

The best of both worlds, you read that right!  Want to fill your freezer with exceptional beef raised right here on the ranch by our kids, Adyson + Ronix?  We'll it's totally possible!  Every August, the kids take their Beef Market Steers to the Clark County Fair to be auctioned off in the Junior Livestock Auction.   If you click on the 4H tab above you'll find more info.  The BLOG also shows previous marketing letters that the kids have sent out.  And be sure to chat with your tax advisor to determine your best options available. 

In the late fall,  once the calves have reached 6+ months old, our calves are weaned using a safe, low-stress method.  It's a two step process and we've found that it is truly the best option for both calves and cows.  

The first step is to run each calf through the squeeze chute, this allows us to gently catch them and attach a temporary plastic nose flap.  The calves will then be released back to the herd yet no longer able to nurse while staying along side the mom cow.  This takes place for about a week, then we run the calves back through the squeeze chute and remove the temporary flap.  The calves are directed to a new pasture next to their mom's pasture.  This is called  "fence line" weaning.  Calves & cows can see & hear each another, but cannot nurse and are gently separated. This eliminates nearly all the stress involved with the weaning transition, creating an environment that supports both calf & cow.

Once the calves are weaned, they receive a mix of local grass hay, salt blocks, mineral supplements to fully nourish them & support healthy natural growth.