<p>Cornelius O&rsquo;Keefe along with Thomas Greenhow brought cattle to this great valley and settled here.&nbsp; The foundation of the O&rsquo;Keefe Ranch was livestock; the very reason for its existence.&nbsp; Grain, hay and livestock production were all incorporated to ensure the Ranch was a thriving and viable operation.</p>
<p><img style="float: left; margin: 10px;" src="http://www.itwiz.ca/okeefe/images/Jacob_Ewe_with_Lamb.jpg" alt="Jacob Ewe with Lamb" width="153" height="196" />The Ranch has two hayfields which still provide it with its supply of hay for the farm animals. Today, the Ranch houses a small number of farm animals.&nbsp; Each year, we feature a different type of both sheep and cows.&nbsp; Our Jacob Sheep, however, remain throughout the year. This is one of the rare breeds listed on the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy.&nbsp;&nbsp; This sheep is easily identified by the double sets of curving horns that the mature sheep sport.</p>
<p>Our bird pens contain a variety of exotic and domestic breeds, from the Silkie and Old English Bantam, to the Wild Turkey and Peacock.</p>
<p>The Arena at the top of the hill is home to several annual events.&nbsp; The traditional O&rsquo;Keefe Cowboy Days is hosted in the Arena, with the Cowboy Rodeo and other activities taking place.</p>