Forestdale Ranch Galloways

About

We are a small family-run ranch located at 9400 ft. in the Wet Mountains of Colorado (west of Pueblo) and have loved raising the Galloway breed since 2013.

Why Galloways?

When choosing the type of beef to raise, we found that Galloways would be best. They are:

Polled – no horns to poke us with
“Grass Fat” – their medium frame allows them to process grass into excellent fat marbling and taste
Able to thrive on less feed than other breeds (25% less hay in the winter; we've proven)
Brisket resistant – a high-altitude disease which can cause death
Calving ease

Learn more at American Galloway Breeders Association

Breeding Stock

We are fortunate to have a happy and healthy herd with a variety of bred cows, heifers, and bulls. As time progresses, we let some of them go to new homes to make room for their offspring at the ranch and share Galloway traits with other ranchers.

Our first ranch-raised bull (FRG Socrates) sired 8 healthy ranch family members before heading to a new home. Three of his daughters are still here on the ranch and proving to be excellent mommas. One of his sons, B29 (FRG Socrates Jr.) is here and currently helping with some of Platinum’s daughters.

Platinum (MRF Platinum F25) joined the ranch in 2020 and so far sired 19 calves from August 2021 through June 2023. He likes to have daughters (16 of 19). Birth weights have ranged from 57-70 lbs. which has been perfect for our heifers, who’ve calved without issue.

If you are looking for a great sire, use the below link

Bulls for Breeding

Beef for a Healthy Diet

Our friends, family and customers have enjoyed the taste, flavor and benefits of our grass raised and finished beef.

Learn more about beef's ability to strengthen and keep your body healthy and find how beef compares to other proteins / dietary resources by clicking the Beef's Nutrients link!

Beef's Nutrients

Frequently Asked Questions

Please contact us even if you find the answer to your question - we'd love to hear from you.

Do you have any breeding stock for sale?

Yes! We currently have some "boys" that would like their own herd as well as heifer calves and pregnant mommas.

Galloways are becoming a wonderful asset for cross-breeding lending their ease of care to other breeds, high-altitude conditioning, low birth weights, lower feed requirements and ease in handling.

Will you sell me an animal to raise and butcher myself?

Yes! We will sell them on the hoof and you can finish and butcher them to your specifications.

Do you have any packaged beef for sale?

Yes! We have some beef that is available now from 2022 and still great. Our next processing is in the works and we do have some unspoken for. Let us know your interest.

Most of our processing and sales are by the quarter, half or whole. We will try marketing a split quarter, aka eighth for those customers with limited freezer space.

Please see the tab "Pkg Beef for Sale" for more information.