Lot #25-19-H 57 head Angus bred heifers in S. Alberta - SOLD!
Beautiful package of one iron bred heifers for sale here from the Palmer Ranch. These are moderate framed heifers designed to be easy keeping, raised on ranch grass. No need for pampering heifers like this, raised in ranch conditions. 30 day breeding season on these heifers bred for April/May calving. Bred to Ole Red Angus bulls and commercial home raised bulls selected from a large supply of ranch cattle. Electric fence ready. Designed to thrive in low input, forage based programs. These are herd builders designed for efficiency!
Lot: 25-19-H
Type: Bred Heifers
Number of head: 57 17 head
Allowable lot sizes: prefer to sell as one lot, but can discuss lot sizes
Allowable sort: 5% sort
Location: Hill Spring, Ab.
Age: Bred heifers,, 18 months of age
Breed: Red and black Angus
Colour: 40 reds, 17 blacks
Purebred or Commercial?: Commercial
Calving dates: Mid April to Mid May. Bulls turned out on July 7th for 30 days. Ultrasound in October.
Breeding info: bred to a combination of Ole red Angus bulls and homebred red commercial bulls.
Approximate weight: 900 lbs scale weight at preg test, these are moderate frame heifers designed for forage systems
Condition: range condition 3.5 BCS
Home raised? Yes, one iron heifers
Disposition: Quite tame, used to being rotated on foot in electric paddocks
Vaccination program: Bovi Shield Gold FP5, 8 Way pre breeding. Boosted with Cattlemaster when preg-checked.
Delivery date: December 6, 2025
Delivery location: FOB ranch at Hill Spring, Ab.
Will seller carry them longer?: Yes, will consider keeping them into winter months but not calving
Feeding program: These cattle have been developed to thrive in a low input, forage based program. We winter our herd on stockpiled forage, supplement with protein and added hay when weather demands. As calves, these heifers were left with the cows until late February 2025 before being weaned.
Price: $6000 Cdn obo
Details: We have spent the last 15 years developing a herd designed to thrive in low input, forage based program. We cull heavily with attention give to udders, feed and temperament. These cattle are familiar with electric fence and spent the summer being moved daily on foot.