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Little Canyon Ranch Producer of top quality Murray Grey cattle and home to Auntie B's Sweet & Local Honey!

09/28/2026

We had another visitor to the bee yard recently. The electric fence seems to be working great!

08/13/2026

No Bees Were Harmed In The Making Of This Video!

Creatures of Little Canyon: A Surprise Visitor in the Apiary 🐝

​Part of managing a ranch in the canyon is recognizing that we share this land with native predators and foragers. This week’s feature for Creatures of Little Canyon is a black bear that wandered right into our bee yard!

​Bears have an incredible sense of smell and are naturally drawn to hives not just for the sweet honey, but for the nutrient-dense bee larvae inside. Managing an apiary in bear country keeps us on our toes and reinforces the importance of apiary protection and respectful co-existence.

​Check out the video to see our canyon neighbor passing through! 🎥

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08/01/2026

When your bull picks blackberries like your husband.... Those pies take a little longer to make!

The herd had some feathered visitors from the pond.
07/09/2026

The herd had some feathered visitors from the pond.

07/09/2026

Preacher & Poppi had some visitors today. It was fun to watch.

LCR Poppi is coming along nicely thanks to her dam JB Fortune Monique. Poppi will be 3 months old in a few days.
06/27/2026

LCR Poppi is coming along nicely thanks to her dam JB Fortune Monique. Poppi will be 3 months old in a few days.

School is in session at Little Canyon Ranch. 🏫🐄​If you visit the ranch on a quiet afternoon, you might catch us doing so...
06/10/2026

School is in session at Little Canyon Ranch. 🏫🐄
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If you visit the ranch on a quiet afternoon, you might catch us doing something that looks a bit strange: walking slowly through the pastures, running a lawnmower near the corrals, or simply letting the herd hang out in the working alleyways with the gates wide open.

​We aren't wasting time—we’re investing in "cow school."

​In the cattle world, this is called habituation. Because cattle are naturally hardwired to be cautious of anything new, their first reaction to a strange sound, a new person, or a processing chute is often fear. And fear triggers stress.

​Research shows that high stress levels can actually lower a cow's immune system, disrupt her digestion, and even reduce pregnancy conception rates by up to 12%.

​That’s why we intentionally expose our Murray Greys to new situations early and often. We introduce them to different people, distinct noises, and the sights and smells of our handling systems without the pressure of a vet day. We pair these new experiences with calm movements and low-stress stockmanship so they learn a simple lesson: New things are safe.

​The result?
✅ Mamas that stay calm and content, keeping their energy focused on raising thick, healthy calves.
✅ Replacement heifers that step into the chute with confidence instead of panic.
✅ A safer working environment for both our family and our livestock.

​Genetics give our Murray Greys their incredible foundation, but intentional handling shapes their future. When you invest in cattle from Little Canyon Ranch, you aren't just getting great performing bulls or replacement heifers—you’re getting animals that have been set up for a lifetime of quiet confidence.

​How do you handle low-stress stockmanship on your operation? Let us know in the comments! 🤠👇

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We took the new camera for an evening stroll.
05/30/2026

We took the new camera for an evening stroll.

at sunset featuring JB Fortune Monique and the ducks.
05/25/2026

at sunset featuring JB Fortune Monique and the ducks.

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23023 Little Canyon Road
Peck, ID
83545

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+12087177079

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