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OUR JOURNEY WITH DEXTERS HAS ENDED – BUT WE HAVE A SECRET!Hello Dear Friends!I know we haven’t posted in some time – our...
01/29/2026

OUR JOURNEY WITH DEXTERS HAS ENDED – BUT WE HAVE A SECRET!

Hello Dear Friends!

I know we haven’t posted in some time – our deepest apologies! It has been a very busy eight months! Let me explain…

As many of you already know, our journey with Dexters has regrettably ended.

Last year, we made the decision to leave Missouri to be closer to family. The miles that separated us were just too much to bear and as hard as we tried, we could not overcome it. When we made the decision to move, we didn’t know what the future held for us. There were many questions we couldn’t answer at the time. The biggest question that lingered was whether we would be able to acquire enough land to continue our Dexter cattle operation. As hard as it was, this led to our decision to sell the herd in hopes of being able to acquire more Dexters once we got settled.

We loved our Dexters and their gentle nature. Dexters were very much a part of our lives. They were the catalyst that led to all the wonderful people we met along the way! We greatly miss the presence of Dexters in our life, and they will always have a special place in our hearts. We do not regret one second of our journey and we will always be strong advocates for the breed!

As it turns out, we couldn’t acquire the land we needed to continue our Dexter cattle operation and still be in relative proximity to our families. For those of you who know us personally, you know we couldn’t let the adventure end there!

We have finally settled in Manila, Utah, just one hour from our previous location in Fort Bridger, Wyoming. We have evaluated our resources and are taking the knowledge we have acquired from raising Dexter cattle to close one chapter and open another. Is it the right direction? We think so, but time will tell! That’s where the adventure lies…

I can’t tell you anything yet! However, we are very excited to share this new chapter with you and hope you will continue to FOLLOW US as we embark on our new journey! Who knows, maybe we will be able to continue some of the relationships we built with Dexters! How awesome would that be?

For now, I will leave you with a few cherished memories…Stay tuned!

02/14/2025

They ran to the groceries, they filled up their carts,
They emptied the Tops and Price Chopper and Walmart,
They panicked and fought and then panicked some more,
Then they rushed to their homes and they locked all the doors.
The food will be gone! The milk eggs and cheese!
The yogurt! The apples! The green beans and peas!
The stores have run out, now what will we do?
They’ll be starving and looting and nothing to do!
Then they paused, and they listened a moment or two.
And they did hear a sound, rising over the fear,
It started out far, then began to grow near.
But this sound wasn’t sad, nor was it new,
The farms were still doing what farms always do.
The food was still coming, though they’d emptied the shelves,
The farms kept it coming, though they struggled themselves,
Though the cities had forgotten from where their food came,
The farms made them food every day, just the same.
Through weather and critics and markets that fall,
The farms kept on farming in spite of it all.
They farmed without thank yous.
They farmed without praise.
They farmed on the hottest and coldest of days.
They’d bought all the food, yet the next day came more,
And the people thought of something they hadn’t before.
Maybe food, they thought, doesn’t come from a store.
Maybe farmers, perhaps, mean a little bit more. ❤️
✍️ Anna Richards

A blast to the past.This was one of my favorite stories while raising Dexters. We still consider Wayne and Sandra good f...
02/12/2025

A blast to the past.

This was one of my favorite stories while raising Dexters. We still consider Wayne and Sandra good friends. 🥰 We love getting pics of Fitz's progeny every year!

Today is a VERY SAD day for us.We had to put our sweet Maggie down. She has been fighting for life for the past 15 days,...
07/14/2024

Today is a VERY SAD day for us.

We had to put our sweet Maggie down. She has been fighting for life for the past 15 days, and today, she let us know she was done fighting. 😢

We are not sure what she did to her legs. Initially, we thought she sprained them. After x-rays and several visits with the vet, we got no answers. She was in obvious pain and unable to walk.

I iced her legs, I wrapped her legs, I moved her food and water to her so she could continue to eat and drink, I kept flies off her, I cooled her off when it was hot, I kept her company, and did everything I could to keep her comfortable. I was with her every two hours for the last 15 days. I fought for her every step of the way as long as she showed me she was willing to fight. I prayed for healing.

She couldn't walk except to shift or feed her calf while on her front knees. She was a fighter, and she fought hard to live. Several courses of antibiotics and pain killers were unsuccessful. Nothing we did helped. It only prolonged.

Today, she let us know that enough was enough. We cried for her. We prayed for her. We let her go.

With her, she took next year's calf and left her dear heifer calf Parsley behind.

Maggie will forever be in our hearts.

Rest in peace, my dear friend, and roam lush, beautiful green pastures pain-free in the heavens.

We miss you already. 😪

05/04/2024

We have a nightly ritual with our herd.

We bring them in from the pasture each evening. This allows us to do a visual check of all our animals, keep them safe from roaming predators, and check the calves for any illness.

We check the udders of all our cows to see if the calves have drank. If not, we check and watch the calf for things like scours. This allows us to treat problems right away, avoiding things like dehydration and death of a calf.

The cows and calves learn the ritual in a few days and are usually waiting at the gate at the scheduled time we have established.

The calves can sometimes upset the apple cart, but they eventually get into the routine as well! It just takes consistency!

We found that Dexters enjoy rituals. Just don't be late!

A busy morning...We were greeted by a smoky, colorless rainbow! The likes of which I have never seen!I brought Ember and...
04/30/2024

A busy morning...

We were greeted by a smoky, colorless rainbow! The likes of which I have never seen!

I brought Ember and the steers in for the day so we can alternate with Jasper and the mamas.

We then had a quick "meet and greet" with Jasper and the girls. They clamored all over him. Well, except for Parsley who wanted to drink from mama. She quickly started head butting Jasper out of way and kicking her heels in the air until she got her way!! 🤣🤣

Jasper made a quick assessment and bred his first girl. He found the second and will stay by her side until business is done. I love how Jasper is nearly identical in size to the girls and such a gentleman! Did I mention he will be available in July once he has completed his job here? See our website for details.

After things calmed down, we let everyone out onto the pasture. All is peaceful...

A beautiful start to a beautiful day!

** SOLD ** Bred ADCA Dexter Cow & Heifer CalfCOW - MOOSTER’S MAGNOLIAColor: E+/e Wild Type, carrier of recessive redPoll...
04/27/2024

** SOLD **

Bred ADCA Dexter Cow & Heifer Calf

COW - MOOSTER’S MAGNOLIA
Color: E+/e Wild Type, carrier of recessive red
Polled Status: Pc/H (Heterozygous Polled by Obligation)
Milk Protein: Beta Casein A2/A2 (By Obligation)
Chondro: Negative by Obligation
PHA: Negative by Obligation

ADCA: 043799
DOB: 3/10/2018
Sire: PRF Hondo Lane ADCA # 031963
Dam: Moosters Rain Dance ADCA # 032261

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HEIFER CALF – QUAKIE LANE’S PARSLEY
Color: E+/e Wild Type, carrier of recessive red
Polled Status: Pc/Pc (Homozygous Polled - Tested)
Milk Protein: Beta Casein A2/A2 (By Obligation)
Chondro: Negative by Obligation
PHA: Negative by Obligation

** SOLD**

ADCA: Pending
DOB: 3/22/2024
Sire: HMDD Wi******er ADCA #046760
Dam: Moosters Magnolia ADCA #043799

Bred cow & heifer calf.

Maggie is being put in with our bull, Steffey’s RedJasper (pic included below), from May 1 through the end of June for 60-day exposure. Maggie will be confirmed bred before leaving our farm and available in July with her heifer calf.

Located in Licking, MO. PM for more information.**

** SOLD **Quakie Lane's Red EmberColor: E+/E+ Wild Red Polled Status: Pc/Pc (Homozygous Polled by Obligation)Milk Protei...
04/27/2024

** SOLD **

Quakie Lane's Red Ember

Color: E+/E+ Wild Red
Polled Status: Pc/Pc (Homozygous Polled by Obligation)
Milk Protein: Beta Casein A2/A2 (By Obligation)
Chondro: Negative by Obligation
PHA: Negative by Obligation

ADCA: 053742
DOB: 4/18/2023
Sire: HMDD Wi******er ADCA #046760
Dam: Moosters Ginger Snap ADCA #046969

Located in Licking, MO. PM for more information.

(Pardon the MUD! It rained all day yesterday and made a muddy mess of everything!)

THE “DEATH NAP” AND MORE…This post was inspired by a reel I watched today. Perhaps you have seen it. It was of a cow in ...
04/16/2024

THE “DEATH NAP” AND MORE…

This post was inspired by a reel I watched today. Perhaps you have seen it. It was of a cow in a deep sleep on a dairy farm. Some of the comments from the audience were quite comical. Let’s just say it was blatantly obvious they had never stepped foot on a farm! In short, the farmer was accused of being a murderer for posting a short reel of their cow sleeping. They immediately assumed the cow was in pain and dying, requiring immediate veterinary attention. I can’t make this stuff up!

So, I thought I would share some pics of our calves in a “death nap.” I swear, they all get together and say, “Hurry, here she comes. Play dead and see what she does. Hee hee hee…” as I go running across the pasture in a panic to check on them only to find they are in a deep sleep. Rosemary, bless her heart, really got into her role “playing dead” with eyes partially open and tongue hanging out. Sage, on the other hand, can’t contain her little smirk as I stand over her!

Once I have ascertained they are okay, I find great pride in knowing they can feel safe enough to sleep so deeply. It is a sign of happiness and complete comfort in their surroundings.

And for all those out there who think farmers are just ruthless murderers, I have included a couple of videos of us hanging out with our calves around a fire. They are like our kids, and as you will see, they act just like kids around the fire, requiring close supervision. As part of our farm family, they get the utmost care, compassion, and love on our farm.

Do we eat our beef? YES, we do. But I can assure you they have had the best life we can possibly give them on our farm. We wouldn’t have it any other way.

Enjoy.

Watching the calves and their antics can be a full-time job. You have to have your camera ready at all times or you coul...
04/08/2024

Watching the calves and their antics can be a full-time job. You have to have your camera ready at all times or you could miss those special first-time moments.

Here's Sage getting her first sponge bath by mama. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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Licking, MO
84046

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Our Adventure with Irish Dexter Cattle

Welcome to Quakie Lane Farms! We are located in historic Fort Bridger, Wyoming.

In 2018, we purchased a small acreage and decided to raise cattle. But not just any cattle! We wanted something different -- a smaller breed of bovine that would be easy to handle and be easy on our small acreage. After much research, we settled on the Irish Dexter. Known for being the smallest natural breed of cattle, they are very versatile -- being used for beef, milk and oxen. Dexter cattle yield a tender, delicious, petite cut of meat for the healthy-conscience family (ranking in the top ten in national taste tests) and can yield 1-3 gallons of milk with approximately 4% milk fat -- perfect for making butter, cheeses and ice cream! Dexter cattle are known for their calving ease and are hardy, very easy to handle, docile, friendly, curious, easily trained and CHOCK FULL OF PERSONALITY. What more could you ask for?

With our decision made, we forged forward into the world of Irish Dexter cattle and we haven’t looked back! Our small herd of seven quickly turned into (1) Bull; (10) Heifers and; (6) steers with (10) babes due to arrive starting in March 2020. All of our breeding stock is registered with both the ADCA and PDCA. Our main focus is on raising breeding/milking stock (with correct conformation, uniform size, great dispositions, A2/A2, polled, Chondro and PHA free) and grass fed beef for the table. Yes, we have one chondro carrier (dwarf), but she is just part of the farm now. We like to use her as an educational tool for those visiting the farm and interested in learning about Dexters. We are members of the ADCA, PDCA and Rocky Mountain Dexter Breeder’s Club [Association].

We are so excited to share our adventure with anyone interested in Irish Dexter cattle.