Coyote Acres Ranch

Coyote Acres Ranch raises Canadienne cattle in Halkirk, Alberta, in east-central Alberta near Red Deer. It participates in provincial and national breed registry programs and follows recommended health-screening protocols for calving ease and herd wellness.

Stemming from a family tradition of cattle farming, the ranch balances native pasture rotation with supplemental hay through Alberta’s seasons. The herd grazes on pasture rotations and returns to straw-bedded barns each evening, where gentle handling from an early age helps maintain calm temperaments. Its small-scale operation allows Patric Lyster to monitor each animal’s growth and breeding cycles closely, ensuring consistent calving schedules and maternal performance.

Visitors often comment on the open-feeding design that encourages natural foraging and social interaction among young heifers and mature cows. Many regional farms note the animals’ sturdy builds and quiet nature, reflecting the ranch’s patient approach to sustainable cattle care.