Cattle ranches and farms for sale, livestock properties in Douglas County

About Livestock Property in
Douglas County

Douglas County Oregon agriculture was historically large ranches (usually running large flocks of sheep) and a few large farms. Today, there are more cattle ranches than sheep, and the ranches for sale are smaller pieces of historically large operations. 

And just so everyone is "on the same page" and no one is offended, the "lingo" needs to be understood.   Ranchers raise livestock and work animals.  Farmers raise plants/trees and work the soil.  Don't call a farmer a rancher and don't call a rancher a farmer.  There is a world of difference in their lifestyles.  And to complicate it just a bit more, a horse-based operation is usually called a farm since there is no meat or fiber commodity.  Now you know the lingo.   

Douglas County is ideal for all livestock types because of the rare freezes in the winters, mild temperatures in the summers, and long growing season.

Whether you are interested in raising cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, horses, llamas, or alpacas, Douglas County has ranches and farms for sale to meet your needs.

For the Buyer of Livestock Property

As you consider what kind of livestock property fits your interests, here are a few things to keep in mind to make the right choice:

• How close or far from town do I want to be?
• Am I planning on living on this property?
• Should there be an existing house or will I build one?
• What kind of animals do I want to raise?
• How big or small will the flock or herd be?
• Do I need facilities like a barn, fencing, or a corral right away or will I build them in time?
• Do I want flat ground, hill ground, or a combination of both?
• Do I want to irrigate? Do I want a river, creek, pond, or other waterway?

For the Seller of Livestock Property

It is important to clearly identify what you are selling and let people know why it is a good match for their goals of raising livestock.

• Year-round access and a buildable parcel?
• Pastures or fencing?
• Barns, poultry sheds, or other animal shelters?
• A shop?
• Hay fields?
• Irrigation?
• Water sources (pond, creek, spring, well)?

Whether you are a buyer or a seller, it is important to work with someone who understands what you have and what you want - Walt Gayner Real Estate combines professionalism with knowledge of livestock property.