Keyes Brook Farm

Keyes Brook Farm, milking Devon cattle, Deansboro, NY, Central New York near Utica, is a small family operation. It follows best practices from the breed association and maintains routine health testing for all its cattle.

The herd grazes on rotating pastures and spends nights in a ventilated barn, ensuring calm temperament and strong social bonds. Lawrence Gilley emphasizes gentle handling from birth and early exposure to barn routines and pasture life. Over generations the farm has built a reputation for stable bloodlines and reliable milk yield, drawing interest from local dairy enthusiasts and small producers.

The operation draws on traditional Devon breeding methods, preserving traits of hardiness and docility that suit small-scale dairy. Local neighbors and visiting farmers note the herd’s calm demeanor against a backdrop of rolling fields and shaded brookside paddocks. Calving season runs spring through summer, with calves staying close to their mothers.