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Our Story

Hodges Livestock is owned and operated by husband-and-wife team, Kade and Morgan Hodges, in Sterling City, Texas. Kade is a sixth-generation West Texas rancher and grew up working on his family's sheep and cattle operation, check out their story below!

Hodges Ranch

Hodges Ranch has been raising livestock in Sterling County since 1889. The Hodges family first branched into the sheep industry in 1917. In 1924, they purchased the ranch's first registered Rambouillet ram. Hair sheep were brought to the ranch in the late 1990's by Clinton Hodges and his wife, Joyce. These sheep were purchased directly from the original Royal White flock developed by the late Bill Hoag. Clinton and Joyce, along with their son Wesley, were instrumental in introducing hair sheep to West Texas. Wesley, his wife Karen, and their children continue to operate on land that includes parcels of the original homestead.

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About Us

Kade & Morgan Hodges

We are a diverse, multispecies ranching operation whose mission is to be good stewards of God’s creation while raising productive and profitable livestock for both consumers and fellow ranchers.

 

Both Kade and Morgan graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Animal Science. Kade earned his master's degree in animal science with a focus in small ruminant nutrition. Morgan earned a master's degree in beef cattle production from University of Nebraska - Lincoln and a Certificate in Ranch Management and Beef Industry Leadership from Angelo State University.

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We are blessed to be stewards of God's creation through raising livestock and caring for the land. 

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Why Royal White?

Productive. Hardy. Profitable.

We specialize in raising Royal White hair sheep, known for their productivity, hardiness, and profitability. Our sheep blend the performance and carcass traits of the Dorper with the hardiness, maternal skills, and parasite resistance of the St. Croix. With over 25 years of experience, the Hodges family has spread our Royal White genetics to 24 states nationwide.

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Royal White Rams

  • Sire high-performing, fast-growing lambs

  • Produce prolific daughters

  • A true hair sheep – does not need to be sheard

  • Thrive in both high and low rainfall areas due to parasite tolerance and overall durability

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Royal White Ewes

  • Raise more sets of twins

  • Ability to breed out of season and maintain an accelerated lambing schedule

  • A true hair sheep – does not need to be sheard

  • Thrive in both high and low rainfall areas

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HODGES GENETICS

Productive. Hardy. Profitable. Nationwide.

The Hodges family has spread our Royal White genetics to 24 states nationwide.

Let's Chat...

We look forward to discussing how we can assist your breeding program or help solve your vegetation management issues.

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