Journal
Notes from the ranch.
Educational
Roan genetics and miniature cattle, explained simply.
Plain-language articles on roan cattle, mini cattle care, genetics, and life on a small Oklahoma family ranch.
- 4 min read
What Is a Roan Cow?
Roan is a coat pattern, not a single color. Here's what makes a roan cow look the way it does — and why we love them.
- 5 min read
What Does Homozygous Roan Mean?
Homozygous roan cattle carry two copies of the roan gene. Here's what that actually means — and what it doesn't mean.
- 3 min read
Blue Roan vs. Gray Cattle: What's the Difference?
Blue roan and gray cattle can look similar in a quick photo. They are not the same thing genetically — here's how to tell them apart.
- 4 min read
What Is a Scurred Bull?
Our herd bull Lil Roanmaker is scurred. People ask all the time what that means — here's the simple version.
- 5 min read
Raising Miniature Cattle on Small Acreage
Mini cattle are gaining ground for a reason. Here's an honest look at raising miniature cattle on small acreage.
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