Testimonials

April 5, 2018 “When we finally made up our mind that we wanted a family milk cow, that was in milk, and young so we could bring her up. Nancy and Karl helped us pick out the right mini jersey cow for us. They kept and trained her to hand milk and the calf to lead by a halter. We got anxious about her not breeding back on the 1st attempt, but Karl explained how a 1st time heifer can have energy issues. I actually didn’t know any of the thinks he was so willing to explain to me. 

June, 30, 2018 “When I picked up the cow calf, Nancy showed me how to load her and the calf up with absolutely no stress except on me. I got them home and found I needed to fix my setup which Karl coached me through over the telephone and even followed up by text.” 

John – Caddo Mills, Texas

We are occasionally asked who our customer is -“who do you sell to?” Our answer is a simple one: our customers are folks that want to live the country life to a greater or lessor degree. From Christmas presents, 4 H showing, to gourmet beef with petite cuts, they all share one attribute – they want the very best.  We continue to dedicate and find our joy of farming in providing the very best cattle to all that grace our path. We have had so many testimonies, and so little time to post them; I don’t have a single one posted for the folks offshore, but I’ll get to it sooner or later.

5/15/02  Dear Nancy, Jim and I really appreciate your helping us get started with the mini Hereford cattle. We bought our bull from Mr. Largent but loved the heifers at your place. KNF APRIL ANN is a dream to look at each time we go outside. Thank you for the sale and the delivery. Judy Peterson – Boerne, Texas

 

3/1/04  Karl, Thanks for the contacts and sales we’ve made by way of your website. Here’s a check for $500. 

Ron Himmelberg – Branson, MO

 

10/09/2004    Karl, your help in selling our cows was a God send. With my husband down with cancer I didn’t know what to do about our mini Herefords and the goat. Your phone conversation with him and business dealings gave us both relief and strength to carry on during very difficult times. You and Nancy sold them all, you came and picked them up and you delivered them for us, and took care of all the paper work. Marc has passed on now. As you know Marc sold all his big cows and invested in Miniature Herefords in 1990. He knew his health was failing him too much to run those bigger cows, but the Mini Herefords were gentle and he enjoyed having them so much. I’m enclosing his obituary pamphlet. Thank you so much for all your help. God Bless you both. Barbara – Waller, Texas 

 

11/15/04    Dear Nancy & Karl: you were so wonderful to help out our neighbor Barbara. She told us all about it, and we want you to sell our miniature Herefords too. Mildred – Waller, Texas

 

8/9/2005     At approximately 4pm today Champion Farms was blessed with a little addition to its ranks.  The baby calf is nursing well and appears to be in excellent health.  90% certain we are looking at a little girl, either way it’s a blessing to see all of them hit the ground healthy. Dagmar is indeed a Champion. Thank You for selling him to us.  Keith Land – Champion Farms, Georgetown, Texas

 

11/28/05  Hi Nancy and Karl,    We made it to Katy fine with all the cows and bull. I already have two of them eating out of my hand. Wanted to let you know I got registered with the Hereford Association, it may make it easier transferring the paper work. My number is 7529632 and it is under my name. Looking forward to seeing you all around the ninth. [For delivery of balance on an order of 9 Cows and 1 Herd Sire] Will get Ken to make you a pot of sausage and chicken gumbo.   Sonja – Houston, TX

 

3/16/06    We feel y’all are charging way too much in shipping [to New York state].  Thanks anyway. Fondly, Mary Beth

 

3/26/06    He [KNF Kenneth Ray] is doing great. Tell Nancy I will be sending pictures of Madison (12 year old daughter) leading Kenneth Ray. He took to the halter and leading with no fight. He is a very sweet animal [pet bull calf]. Madison is enjoying him very much. Continued success with your farm. Thank you – Catherine Garrett

 

4/06/06    Thank you so much.  The semen shipment went so smoothly, we already have the girls pregnant. We look forward to hearing from you. – Daryl Bailey

 

8/14/2006    Thank you Karl:

Someone finally explained it to be so I can understand it [Line Breeding]. (Went back to college to get a degree in Farm and Range management and changed to Landscape Design and Horticulture). Was older than most of my Professor’s which helped me considerably.

Anyway, I had a couple try to explain it [Line Breeding] and to me they had no real clue.

I knew that Justin Morgan started the Morgan line with one great horse, and I also knew that many of the major breeds were done that way too.

I looked into the “Panda” and concluded as you did – IT AIN’T WORKING.

It seems this gentleman is trying to get somewhere and forgetting where the cart is.

I looked at all of his Progeny – for all his “Breeds” and found them ALL lacking in sustainability. The third and fourth generations are just not producing like the first.

Most major breeds, have came from multiple generations of the same “look”.

Look at the “Black Baldy”, some would say it is the best of two breeds. Well it at least it looks like the same animal time after time.

Your Herefords ALL look like the “Regular” size Hereford.

This is what I am looking for.

The same, but better.

Thanks for all the information

Richard.

I try to do as much organic as I can. Used to have my own Pest Control Co., but did the best I could to use the least chemicals possible. Still Live in that world.

Everything we need to take care of ANY problem we have is here on this Earth. (paraphrased) and I totally believe this.

 

10/14/06  I’ve been receiving your update emails and I do thank you. I’m interested in buying another heifer, we had our first calf in July and it was a bull. Thanks-Anthony

1/27/07  Hey guys, Tonight I fixed the grass-fed steaks you so graciously shared.  They were wonderful.  We had a glass of wine with our meal, and needless to say, it was a meal fit for a king.  Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness and generosity. Carl, it was so great having you here. You seemed to be at ease here, and that made us feel so good. We are always so happy when people seem to be relaxed and at ease in our home.  We want our home to be a place where others feel “at home”. We look forward to being with you both again.  There are a lot of good times to share yet ahead of us. Love, Teresa, Terrell, TX

2/01/07  Good Morning Karl and Nancy. Happy cows in Havana, and as you indicated they would, they are filling out nicely.  Bit of Gold is as tall as Moon Beam now and both appear to be both happy and healthy.  I do have a question for you.  Bit of Gold has dark markings on her nose (see close up photo).  Is this some kind of condition we should treat?  Another question is about worming?  Is it still too early to worm?  I seem to recall you indicated we should worm them about April, is that correct?  When Karl was here he provide so much information we could not remember it all.

 

According to the tables,  we think Moon Beam will calf in April, and as we talked about before, we think we should breed her back about May.  And breed Bit of Gold about the same time.  Please let me know if this is correct,  We enjoy having the cows on our small place and are looking forward to the calf in April.  If it is a heifer, good, but if it is a bull will you help us sell it.  As I recall our discussions about this I can not keep it on our small place. (see the 4/25/07 message to see the results of this breeding program.)

Thanks again for all you help. Bob Huston – Havana, FL                                                           Top of this page

 

2/16/2007  Howdy Karl & Nancy,

I enjoyed talking to you tonight Karl podnah.  Ol’ Cibolo and Martin Luther have done themselves up proud. Cibolo sired 2 heifers and a bull. Martin Luther sired a heifer. They are all mighty fine looking calves. One cow (the one I called Nancy Beth) never calved. She has now been with 4 different bulls with no result so I will be taking her to market real soon. I hope y’all are doing well, we are certainly blessed. I took my little herd to the vet today and got them all current on shots and the calves all tattooed. Tell Nancy gal howdy when she gets back. The Lord be with you, Hal Hines – Fort Worth

 

3/15/2007    Dear Karl & Nancy, thank you for receiving me and giving me a tour of your ranch . . . it was really just like going back into the 1950’s and seeing my dad’s ranch! As a National Cattle Judge and speaker to numerous groups of Breeders associations, I can say without hesitation that your Miniature Herefords are fabulous, that Cindy Sue heifer would win her class in any show ring in America!

Thank you for giving me an afternoon to remember, I only wish I had brought my grandchildren.

Gary Cross, Bryan, Texas.

 

3/13/2007  Our baby is a heifer.   Her name is  POR Roxy Spicewood.  Papers have already been sent to AHA. Will send you some pictures.  Waiting for Lady to calve now. Your bull has done an outstanding job for us. Dan – Spicewood, TX

 

4/25/07  Carl and Nancy,

Attached is a photo of Moon Beam’s heifer calf, born April 11th .  Both are doing fine.  We hope you guy are alright with all the bad weather in Texas. Bob – Tallahassee, FL

 

3/10/08 (Semen Sales) HEY KARL: HERE ARE SOME PICS OF MY MINIS THE STEER IS THE ONE MY SON IS STANDING ON

THE OTHER THREE ARE OF THE HEIFER (SHE IS NOT AS FRIENDLY) I HAVE A CALL INTO THE VET TO COME CHECK OUT THE HIEFER ON TUESDAY HOPEFULLY I CAN GET HIM OUT HERE  SO I CAN FINALLY GET HER PREGNANT

THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP     JASON

3/24/2008  Karl & Nancy: Thought you would like to know that the calves are adjusting well. They talk to me at least twice a day when it’s feeding time! The vet was out several weeks ago and gave them their shots. I pen them in the round pen while they are eating so the other animals don’t steal their food.

I’ve sat in the round pen with them trying to let them get adjusted. During the day they like to lay under a big tree in the back pasture. (What a life!)

I’m so happy to have them! Thank you for selling them to me! Please let me know when you have new arrivals for sale. I have some friends that are interested.

I look forward to meeting Nancy in the future! Take Care. Lori Ann Lewis, GrapeVine, TX

3/28/08 (Near downtown Dallas) Thanks so much for your hospitality while we were visiting Texas. Our family had a great time visiting your beautiful farm. Thanks for sharing it with us. And I think it is so neat that I have a calf named after me – thanks for that. How is the little thing doing anyway? And also, how is your cow doing that fell during giving birth? Is she still on the mend? We prayed for her recovery. Thanks again and God bless the two of you, Sabrina (for the whole family 🙂

5/14/2008 From: Wild West Pony Parties! [mailto: info@dallaspony.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 11:16 AM
To: Falster Farm & Cattle Ranch
Subject: pictures!
 

Hello! Just wanted to share some really cute pics of Stuart with you:)  

Have a great day! Laura

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