Back Country Homestead

Back Country Homestead, Scottish Highland cattle, Rockbridge, Ohio, serves southeastern Ohio near Columbus with a small herd of rugged cattle known for hardiness and gentle temperaments. Owned by Charles Ogle, it has maintained a breeding program for more than a decade, guided by registrations with national cattle associations and regular health testing for common inherited conditions. The operation emphasizes low-stress handling and pasture-based grazing to support strong immune systems and steady weight gain.

The cattle calve outdoors and calves are handled daily from birth to encourage early socialization. Charles Ogle raises each animal on a working homestead that blends traditional pasture rotation with modern welfare standards. A recent visitor noted the calm manner of the cattle when moved between paddocks and the care evident in their well-furnished shelters. Its approach to selective breeding focuses on maternal instincts and sound hooves, supporting a herd that endures cold winters with minimal intervention.