Buyer question
Are Red Angus cattle good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Red Angus cattle 4 out of 5 for beginners (good first herd).
Source: the Red Angus cattle page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Red Angus cattle in the Animal Library
The detail
Red Angus share the Angus background of marbling and calving ease, carried in a red hide. That red coat handles heat a little better than black, which makes them popular in warmer and sunnier ranges.
- Temperament
- Calm, easy to handle
- Best fit
- Cow-calf herds, warm ranges
- Docility
- 4 out of 5 (Docile by selection)
- Upkeep
- 2 out of 5 (Polled, low-fuss)
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Tolerates heat and cold)
What to weigh
Red Angus carry the same genetic defect risks as black Angus, so tested seedstock is worth the extra questions. Some commercial programs are built around black hides, so check your market first.