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Shamrock Farms is nestled in the Flint Hills of Kansas and home to Registered Angus cattle, horses a
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In 1948 a young couple's dream of ranching and raising Angus cattle became the reality that is Shamrock Farms. Nestled in the rolling Flint Hills of Kansas, Shamrock Farms is home to fourth generations of Crenshaws who raise Angus cattle, horses and camels. Among the prairie grasses, a small vineyard, sparkling ponds and gorgeous overlooks can be found.

08/16/2024

What’s the latest update on the camel herd’s fiber? Check out how Oklahoma Mini Mill has turned it into roving. Go to their Etsy page and get yourself a piece of the Flint Hills!

North American Camel Ranch Owners Association
Valeri Crenshaw

08/15/2024

We are looking forward to seeing many of you at the first 2024 Ranch Management Field Day at Downey Ranch near Wamego! Due to a road resurfacing project that will impact some attendees, alternate routes to the field day site can be found below.

FROM WAMEGO - Travel approximately 5 miles south on KS-99 from Wamego. Turn right (west) onto Old 99 Rd S/ Lines Rd and continue heading west for approximately 2 miles. Turn left (south) onto Wabaunsee Rd and travel 1 mile to the field day site.

FROM MANHATTAN - Take K-18 east to MM 203. Turn south on Tallgrass Rd and travel approximately 1 mile. Turn west on Lines Rd and travel 1 mile. Turn south onto Wabaunsee Rd and travel 1 mile to the field day site.

08/14/2024

Happy Wednesday from the Shamrock Farms camels!

08/13/2024

Have you ever wanted to learn more about camels? Have you ever wanted to handle camels? Have you ever wondered what it takes to own camels?

Then join us at the Midwest Camel Clinic where you can handle camels, work your own camels and explore best practices for North American camels under the tutelage of the great American camel trainer, Doug Baum.

This boutique camel clinic is only open to a very limited number of participants so that it can be tailor made to meet your individual needs as you travel on your camel journey.

08/10/2024

Angus: America’s Favorite ❤️

08/09/2024

Wonder what happens to all the hair the Shamrock Farms camels release each spring? Here you go! Check out the great things you can do with luxurious camel fiber.

North American Camel Ranch Owners Association
Valeri Crenshaw

07/22/2024

A few of the 2024 fed cattle ahead of shipping.
HISTORY: all male calves born March/Apr 2023, weaned fall 2023, grown at home, finished at Kniebel Cattle Company. Processed May & June 2024 at 13-15 months. Also in the group, 23 cull bulls, meaning they went through test and then were castrated ~April 1 and put on feed. They all processed June 2024.
RESULTS: 10% Prime, 57% CAB, 96% choice & up, 4% select (all cull bulls; no surprise).
AVERAGES: MT52 marbling (CAB level), .52" BF, $193.28 live price, $304.38 carcass price.

07/16/2024

We attended the Tabor Valley HOA meeting this week…

Susan Rose Fine Art
Valeri Crenshaw
Downey Ranch, Inc.

07/15/2024

I feel so foolish…I thought this ball of twine was simply a piece of rubbish. As you can see, I was terribly mistaken.

07/15/2024

A few more moments from hay season…if you were worried the triple digit temperatures could slow us down, guess again…

07/15/2024

The summer is a great time to look at when planting and harvesting crops happens in Kansas!
Here is a poster for your classroom too! https://ksagclassroom.org/ksresource/kansas-harvest/

07/13/2024

It’s July and the temperatures have exceeded 100 degrees Fahrenheit, so it can only mean one thing…it’s hay season.

When it comes to getting hay in the hay shed, the Shamrock Farms hay crew doesn’t mess around.

Valeri Crenshaw

07/12/2024

Truth!

07/10/2024

Happy

07/09/2024

The beauty of the Flint Hills…

07/07/2024

Happy from the Shamrock Farms camels!

Valeri Crenshaw

07/03/2024

When you know you can’t cross the cattle guard but you really want to snack on the browse that’s in the Shamrock Farms food truck, you’re thankful for your long neck!

07/03/2024

Camels checking out the new cattle guard with the custom made gate. They seem impressed!

Address

35525 Tallgrass Road
Alma, KS
66502

Website

http://www.cameltalesandshamrocks.com/

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I feel so foolish…I thought this ball of twine was simply a piece of rubbish. As you can see, I was terribly mistaken.

A few more moments from hay season…if you were worried the triple digit temperatures could slow us down, guess again… #hayseason

It’s July and the temperatures have exceeded 100 degrees Fahrenheit, so it can only mean one thing…it’s hay season. When it comes to getting hay in the hay shed, the Shamrock Farms hay crew doesn’t mess around. Valeri Crenshaw

When you know you can’t cross the cattle guard but you really want to snack on the browse that’s in the Shamrock Farms food truck, you’re thankful for your long neck!

Clouds rolling through…

How is it they can always locate the dog person?!? 😂😂😂

Look! It’s a baby!

Barnyard shenanigans…

Discussing camels in France…

When you think you are running late…

What do you do when you see a cedar growing in your pasture? Does it look anything like Sadri’s response? Do you threw yourself on the ground in complete disgust?

Want to discover new lands? Want to learn more about camels? Come along with us! Only a few spots left…don’t miss out! Wouldn’t you love to see Morocco, learn about camels and engage in a service project for 2024 year of the camel? It’s going to be an incredible adventure. Come along with us! #visitmorocco #morocco #2024iyc #internationalyearofthecamel #morocco

Scared this guy today when we were out shepherding the camels.

This could either be titled: When the deer seemed surprised there were camels grazing in their pasture Or When, surprisingly, Valeri stood still and remained silent for an entire 90 seconds!

And just like that we found another great use for camel fiber… Oklahoma Mini Mill #camelfiber

How many supervisors are necessary for fence building?

Three guesses what we are doing right now? I’ll give you one hint: not sleeping tonight 😆

Happy Hair Combing Wednesday!

How do you get the camels to gather? Turn on a water hydrant. Works every time!

When you have to move a newborn calf, it’s important to engage the mama also so that she never losses the baby’s scent. This way you can get the pair moved together. In this situation, the mama was focused on her baby but also had a strong level of trust with her humans, so it all went smoothly (despite the human being out of shape!) 😉