5 Nickel Ranch

5 Nickel Ranch raise Scottish highland cattle in Oroville, Washington, Okanogan County near Wenatchee. They have been raising cattle for more than a decade and maintain memberships with the National Highland Cattle Association, conducting routine health screenings and genetic testing. They follow rotational grazing practices on their open pasture and prioritize gentle handling to foster calm, well-socialized herds. Their breeding emphasizes traditional highland traits and resilience, resulting in robust, calm cattle suited for small farms.

Several customers mention the attentive care from the Nichols family and the steady, healthy growth of their calves. Their small-scale operation allows personalized support through each stage of a calf’s development, with the Nichols guiding new owners on pasture management and seasonal herd needs. Set against the foothills of the Okanogan highlands, the ranch offers natural forage across changing seasons. The Nichols maintain clean, sheltered barns for calving and winter comfort.