Shady Maple Farms

Shady Maple Farms, Hereford cattle, Frazier’s Bottom, WV in Putnam County and the Kanawha Valley near Charleston. It has been managing a small herd with attention to structural soundness and lifelong health.

Its breeding stock undergoes routine health screenings, including testing for common cattle diseases and regular wellness checks, and it follows industry guidelines for nutrition and genetic selection. Cattle graze on rotational pastures, moving to fresh forage regularly to support natural behavior and maintain pasture health. During winter months, animals are housed in well-ventilated barns with ample bedding and free-choice mineral supplements to maintain condition through colder weather.

Daily handling introduces calves to human contact early, encouraging a calm temperament well suited for both family farms and larger operations. Emphasizing moderate frame and consistent growth rates, the farm’s commitment to balanced nutrition and pasture management results in robust Hereford calves ready for various herd goals.