Hatley Farm

Hatley Farm, Scottish Highland cattle, Chesterfield, IL, in Macoupin County and central Illinois near Springfield. Hatley Farm has bred Scottish Highland cattle for over twenty years and is enrolled in American Highland Cattle Association health-screening programs.

Its herd grazes on rotational pastures and calves receive daily handling in a family farm setting. Stock is raised with minimal stress and consistent nutrition to support balanced growth and temperament. Bloodlines trace to foundation stock imported from Scotland, reflecting a focus on hardiness and traditional breed characteristics.

Owner Scott Hatley draws on a lifetime of farm work to maintain low-stress handling and pasture-based feeding practices. Many buyers note the herd’s uniform conformation and friendly nature, hallmarks of stable breeding and gentle early socialization. Animals are available for farm visits by appointment, with accommodations for extended tours, on-site lodging, personalized breeding goal discussions and small-group visits.