Hooves And Feathers

Hooves And Feathers is a breeder of Scottish highland cattle in Caldwell, Idaho, in the Treasure Valley near Boise. Allan Laird has been raising Scottish highland cattle for more than a decade, holding active membership in the American Highland Cattle Association and arranging annual health evaluations to monitor genetic disorders. Herds graze on mixed grasses across gently rolling pastureland with access to shelter and shaded loafing areas, and each animal experiences daily interaction to support calm, trusting temperaments.

Its bloodlines emphasize hardiness and steady growth rates, and several animals have placed at regional livestock fairs and in conservation grazing projects around the valley. Visitors note the farm’s relaxed pace and the attention given to even young calves, reflecting a commitment to low-stress handling and sound hoof care. This hands-on approach fosters well-socialized cattle suited for small-scale farmers and restoration projects throughout southwestern Idaho.