THE RANCH
Crossroads Ranch is located in the West Cajon Valley of San Bernardino County in California at the junction of three country dirt roads. West Cajon Valley is a rural community bordering scenic Highway 138 (Pearblossom Highway), starting on the east at Interstate 15 and continuing westward through the valley to Highway 2. The famous Mormon rocks provide a majestic eastern gateway into our valley where you will discover horse ranches, orchards, family farms and rural estates. With its plant life of manzanita, scrub oak and other chaparral, the valley provides a natural, scenic transition from desert to mountains. The old west still lives and thrives in the West Cajon Valley.
Crossroads Ranch, owned and operated by the Coleman family, is a ranchette that started as a “hobby ranch.” Like many people that we have met, we wanted to have farm animals to enhance the pleasure of our rural lifestyle. We began looking for cattle that could be raised on small acreage with minimal maintenance. In this manner we could raise cattle in our “spare” time while continuing to pursue careers in the “real world.” At the same time, we wanted to have a “hobby” for our golden years of retirement.
Through our research, we discovered and fell in love with the Black Angus Lowline cattle and the Miniature Herefords. Both breeds appeared to be what we were looking for and we could not decide which way to go. Therefore, we went with both and are breeding and developing small herds of Lowline Black Angus and Miniature Herefords. We are now in a position to begin offering calves for sale.
The Lowline and miniature Herefords make wonderful pets and both are excellent beef producers. Their versatility makes them outstanding choices for “hobby farms and ranches,” for 4H projects and for those who want a little of the rural country in their life.
You do not need large pastures to raise these miniature cows. In fact, they can be economically raised on grass and “cow hay,” making them suitable for the arid climate of Southern California. Depending on size, whether they are nursing a calf, etc. a cow will typically eat ½ to a bale of hay per week. This equates to less than one might spend feeding a large dog. With the value of land, even undeveloped rural areas, this makes them especially desirable for the small acreage farm or ranch.
Start living YOUR rural dream now!!! Contact us to find out how. We can assist you in setting up a program to suit your individual needs and goals, whether it be for hobby or profit.