Highland Springs Ranch, Inc.

Highland Springs Ranch, Inc., Scottish highland cattle, Stanwood, WA, Snohomish County and the Puget Sound near Seattle. It is a family-owned operation that has been breeding cattle for over two decades under the guidance of C Schickli and maintains membership in national livestock associations.

The ranch’s cattle are raised on open pasture with access to shelter, following a health-first approach that includes routine veterinary checks and pasture management. Calves are introduced to gentle handling early on to encourage calm temperaments and age-appropriate social groups ensure they adapt well to herd life.

Highland Springs Ranch’s rolling fields have supported sustainable grazing practices that promote local ecosystem balance with minimal reliance on external feed. Enthusiasts praise the ranch for its consistency of hardy, well-muscled cattle suited to both hobby farmers and small-scale meat producers. The ranch follows recommended guidelines for genetic testing to minimize hereditary conditions across its herd.