The Lincoln Reds

We love the sheep, and Martin certainly loves the land work, but it is the cattle that make the world go around on this farm.
 A bit about the breed, Lincoln Reds are an ancient breed native to the UK. They are thought to have descended from cattle bought over by the vikings. Originally they were a dual purpose breed used for milk and meat production. This heritage has left the cows with the advantage of a plentiful milk supply for their calves. This is likely to be one of the reasons behind the fast finishing ability of the Lincoln Red breed relative to other natives. They are classed as a rare breed and are definitely a bit special.  Other notable traits of the modern Lincoln Red breed are their cherry red coats, easy calving, hardiness and calm temperament.

Lincoln Red cattle are an increasing in popularity and to us, it is no surprise.

• They are popular with farmers due to their docile temperaments, their ability to finish quickly, and produce a quality carcass even on a forage based diet.

• They are popular with butchers and restaurants, as being able to advertise a rare breed on the menu, increases demand and can warrant a premium.

• They are popular with consumers as it is widely known that beef with marbled fat, such as the Lincoln Red produces, has a much superior flavor, which my customers can vouch for.

• There is an increasing demand for grass fed beef, a system that the Lincoln Red is perfectly suited to.

Our aim is to breed commercially desirable stock that maintain the best traits of the Lincoln Red