Cattle

We have established the Cedar Herd of North Devon Ruby Red cattle, selecting pedigree breeding cows from a variety of farms. We also needed a pedigree bull of course, and brought the Brigadier (aka Freddie) home to meet his new girls in Nov 2007.


Devons are a hardy breed, enjoying outdoor living all year round; as much at home on the dry heathland as they are on the downland grass of the chalk ridge of the Purbeck Hills. They are moved round the farm at various times of the year, depending on the ground and weather conditions. They don't need a lot more than grass or rough forage, but in the depths of Winter they do enjoy a bale of hay.


Having the Purbeck Way running through some of our fields also influenced our choice as the Devons are known to be well tempered and gentle.

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