FLATONIA, TEXAS

4C Ranch4C Landand Cattle

Rooted in Texas. Built on Tradition.

Family, cattle, and a commitment to the land we call home.

A dirt road through open pasture at sunset.

Our Mission

To raise quality cattle through responsible ranching practices, exceptional animal care, and thoughtful land management, while continually improving our herd and the ranch for future generations.

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Our Story

Faith. Family. Tradition. Legacy.

At 4C Ranch4C Land and Cattle, our story isn’t about generations of land passed down or a century-old cattle operation. It’s about building something of our own, putting down roots, and creating a place our family can call home for generations to come.

Nestled in the countryside of South Central Texas, 4C Ranch4C Land and Cattle is owned and operated by the Clayton family — Chris, Priscilla, Grace, and William.

What began as a love for the land and the rural way of life has grown into something much more meaningful. Our ranch is a place where faith guides our values, hard work is part of everyday life, and caring for God’s creation is both a responsibility and a blessing.

We believe the land we’ve been blessed with is more than something to own — it’s something to care for, respect, and preserve. Our faith reminds us to be grateful for what we have, to work with integrity, and to be good stewards of the blessings God has entrusted to us.

We’re a small, family-owned cattle operation, raising primarily Black Baldies alongside Hereford and Charbray-cross cattle. While our herd may be modest in size, the pride we take in our animals, our land, and the work that goes into caring for both is anything but small.

For us, ranching is about more than cattle. It’s about raising our children with strong values, teaching them the importance of faith, honesty, responsibility, and the satisfaction that comes from a hard day’s work. It’s about time spent together, lessons learned along the way, and building memories that will last a lifetime.

We believe in putting God first, keeping family close, caring for the animals entrusted to us, respecting the land, and leaving things better than we found them.

As 4C Ranch4C Land and Cattle continues to grow, our purpose remains simple: to honor God through the way we live and work, raise good cattle, make lasting memories, and build a legacy our children can be proud to carry forward.

4C Ranch4C Land and Cattle — Rooted in Faith. Built on Family. Growing for Generations.

“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

Joshua 24:15

Temporary generated family portrait. Not a documentary ranch photograph.

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Our Cattle

At 4C Ranch4C Land and Cattle, cattle are more than just livestock — they’re part of our way of life. Located in the heart of South Central Texas, our ranch is home to a growing herd built around hardy, dependable cattle well-suited to the Texas landscape.

Our herd consists primarily of Black Baldies, along with Hereford and Charbray-cross cattle. Each brings its own strengths, combining desirable traits such as hardiness, adaptability, maternal instincts, and beef-producing potential.

Black Baldies, recognized by their distinctive black coats and white faces, are the foundation of our herd. Known for their strong maternal characteristics and versatility, they represent the kind of practical, productive cattle we appreciate.

Our Hereford and Charbray-cross cattle add to the diversity of the herd, bringing traits that have long made these breeds valuable to ranchers across Texas.

At 4C Ranch4C Land and Cattle, we believe good cattle start with good care. From providing quality nutrition and maintaining healthy pastures to keeping a watchful eye on every animal, we take pride in the daily responsibilities that come with raising livestock.

We’re not a large commercial operation, and that’s just fine with us. Our focus is on caring for our animals, continually improving our herd, and preserving the ranching traditions we hope to pass down for generations to come.

4C Ranch4C Land and Cattle — Family Owned. Texas Raised.

A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

Proverbs 12:10

Cattle grazing across a green pasture.
A black animal standing in dry grass.Two calves lying in straw. The nearer one is brown with a white face.
Cattle in a dry pasture, with feed held in the foreground.A person feeding a calf from a bottle.
Cattle standing beside a barn and a wooden fence.

Ranch Values

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.

Proverbs 27:23

Two black cattle grazing in dry grass. One has a white face.

Our Land

The earth is the LORD’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.

Psalm 24:1

Grassland with mesquite trees under a blue sky.

Our Legacy

A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

Proverbs 13:22

A dark horse standing by a wire fence at sunset, head raised.