Twisted Oak Farm, Paradise Tx

03/25/2026

Morning walk through the cow pen 🤎🐄 Is like no other. Boots in the dirt, gates swinging open, the herd easing their way out to pasture as the sun rises over the barn. No rush, just the sound of hooves and a cool country breeze rolling through.
This is the kind of morning that makes you grateful for the simple life.

03/18/2026

Evenings on the farm just hit different.
Sun dipping low, sky painted in gold and dust, cows settling in, and the world finally slowing down.
After a long day’s work, there’s no better way to end it than right here—boots off, heart full, and peace all around.

03/18/2026

Meet Faith
5 years old | Aberdeen
Faith was a well-loved gal when we found her, living easy in her own little pasture with a few other critters, thinking life was already pretty grand. But we figured she had room for a little more, so we brought her home to join our herd—and she settled in like she’d been here all along.
She’s what we call an easy keeper, and it shows. Faith doesn't miss a meal and sure doesn’t turn down a treat. All we’ve got to do is step out and call, and here she comes, trotting up like she’s been waiting on us all day.
She’s one of our finer mommas—steady, gentle, and takes good care of her own. The kind you’re proud to have in the pasture and even prouder to call part of the herd.

03/13/2026

Shoutout to Ritchey Tags for the great work.

02/22/2026

Meet Ester and Lily
Ages: 5yo and 3yo
Breed: Angus and Angus/Romagnola
AKA: Ester and Miss Lily (Lily Bug)
This pair is one of our special mother/daughter duos. When we first met them, they were quite the team—and for good reason. They were living in a backyard stall, not by choice but out of protection. Ester had Lily out in pasture with the rest of the cows, but when momma moved her baby to what she believed was a safer place, tragedy struck. Miss Lily was attacked by birds and lost her right eye. Thanks to the quick action and dedication of her former owner, Lily is still here today—strong, resilient, and none the worse in spirit.
You’d never know Lily is missing an eye. She moves through life with confidence and heart, and Ester remains a great, fiercely protective momma. Both girls know the sound of a feed bucket and come right along when it’s time to eat, side by side like they’ve always been.

01/13/2026

Meet Mac
Age: 3 year old/ Aberdeen Bull

Meet Mac, our easy-going pasture prince with a lot of swagger in his step. Back in his younger days, Mac and his bull buddy were the kings of their own little kingdom, roaming the pasture with their small herd of ladies. He was raised by a high-school girl for her Ag project, so he’s always had a soft spot for the women—and an even bigger soft spot for a feed bucket.
To this day, all it takes is one shake of that bucket and here comes Mac, trotting in with a low, throaty huff just to remind us he’s still very much a bull, thank you kindly. Since coming to his own place, he’s really filled out his role—steady, respectful, and all business when it comes to his job.
Mac is one of our herd bulls for the smaller cows and first-time heifers, and he takes that duty seriously. He’s the kind of fella who can be gentle when needed, but still carries himself like a gentleman who knows exactly who he is, A BULL.

12/15/2025

Great information.😁

“You want HOW much for a ¼ cow?!”

Let’s break it down.

A beef calf right now, at 400 lbs, is running about $4.00/lb.
That’s $1,600 right out of the gate.

Now we feed that calf for roughly a year.
Even at a cheap all-stock feed — $12 per 50-lb bag — and averaging 3 lbs/day, you’re looking at around $300 in feed. But when you’re feeding more, or higher quality feed - keep packing on the cost.

So now we’re at $1,900, assuming:
• it grows on schedule
• doesn’t need extra time
• doesn’t get sick
• nothing goes wrong

But wait… you forgot hay.

Hay math (because cows don’t live on air):
• Avg weight during grow-out: ~800 lbs
• Intake: 2.5% of body weight
• That’s ~20 lbs of dry matter/day
• With hay at ~90% dry matter → ~22 lbs as-fed
• About half the diet as hay → ~11 lbs/day
• Over 365 days = ~4,000 lbs of hay

That’s roughly 3–5 round bales, depending on size and waste.
At $40 per bale, add another $120–$200.

So now we’re well over $2,000 — and we haven’t even talked about the butcher.

Processing isn’t cheap either:
• $1.75 per hanging pound
• Plus a dispatch/kill fee

And finally — let’s be real —
Farmers aren’t doing this for fun or boredom.
This is labor, land, feed, time, equipment, and risk.
We have families to feed too.

So when you see the price for a ¼, ½, or whole cow, maybe skip the snide remarks.

👉 You’re getting:
• A freezer full of beef
• Raised with care
• No mystery meat
• No supply chain games
• And you know exactly where it came from

That peace of mind?
It has value.

12/08/2025

Meet Woodrow (aka Woody) — age 22
Woodrow came to us after being run off a family farm that was getting swallowed up by the city. His folks wanted him to land somewhere good, somewhere quiet, somewhere he could just be Woody—and they chose us. And we’re mighty glad they did.
Woody is the kind of fella who walks the pasture like he owns the place, slow and sure, with that easy-going confidence of someone who’s seen a thing or two in his years. He’s the resident gentleman—steady, mild-mannered, and polite as can be—but don’t let that fool you. The old boy can be a real hambone when he wants to be.
Let a feed bucket rattle anywhere within a half-mile and suddenly he’s the loudest heehaw in the whole pasture, announcing supper like it’s his personal duty. He’s got a soft spot for ear scratches, apples, and anyone willing to give him a minute of attention.
Woody’s just a good, solid soul with a big heart and an even bigger appetite.
In short: every farm needs a Woody.

11/16/2025

Meet Emmie(Emmie Lou)
Age 3 | Highland Cross
Emmie’s a 3-year-old Highland Cross who’s come a long way from where she started. When we first found her, she was a scared, scrawny little thing stuck in a backyard pen — all legs and hips and in need of a few good groceries. She was pretty shy when she first stepped out into the pasture, but it didn’t take her long to find her place.
These days, Emmie’s #2 in charge and she knows it. She likes to test her spot every now and then, especially against Abbie, though she hasn’t won that battle yet. She’s not the cuddly type, but she sure knows how to raise a fine calf. If you’ve got treats, she’ll come on up — just watch those horns! She’s got a playful streak and loves to swing ‘em around like she’s showing off.

11/05/2025

Meet Rose
Rose is our first-born heifer of the season. Born to Ester and Mac. She is bright-eyed, curious, and full of sass. She’s a fine start to the season and a sweet reminder of why we love this time of year so much.

10/24/2025

Meet Buttons
Age 3 years | Breed: Herford
Buttons was just a little heifer when we first met her—standing in a small pen beside her momma, Abbie .When Buttons rolled into the pasture she was a little spitfire. She would hook you with her horns as fast as she could. She had a curious sparkle in her eye with a bit of her momma's attitude. She has grown into a fine cow under her momma’s watchful eye and carries that same calm confidence as she has aged.
Buttons may not be the biggest in the herd, but she’s full of heart now. . She’s sweet-natured, easygoing, and always nearby when Abbie is leading the way. When the evening sun starts to fall across the pasture, you’ll often find her close by, quietly grazing or waiting for her share of treats. She also loves to lay in the pasture sunning with the other cows. Hard to believe how feisty she was as a little heifer, You can climb on her back and take a seat as long as you are giving her back rubs the whole time.
Buttons reminds us every day that the best things sometimes come in small, humble beginnings—and that love and good care can grow something truly special.