Containing Chaos Ranch

Containing Chaos Ranch raises Scottish Highland cattle in Scranton, AR, within the Arkansas River Valley near Fort Smith. Kristin Johnson has more than ten years of experience and engages with breed associations to follow peer-reviewed guidelines for genetic health screening and hoof care. The herd grazes on managed pastures, has access to shelter and natural spring water, and is handled daily to foster calm, curious temperaments. The ranch operates on rotational grazing principles and incorporates natural mineral supplements to support growth and resilience.

A small hobby herd when it began, the operation has grown gradually through local referrals across western Arkansas. Visitors often remark on the cattle’s gentle nature, robust build and thriving condition through seasonal weather changes. Local farmers praise Containing Chaos Ranch for supplying stock well suited to family scale farms and sustainable land management goals. Each year brings careful bull and heifer selections to enhance both hardiness and temperament.