Margaret E Hickman

Margaret E Hickman breeds Hereford cattle in Lincoln University, PA, in Chester County and the Brandywine Valley near Philadelphia. She follows industry health-testing standards, registers calves with the American Hereford Association and works with established bloodlines to promote sound structure and temperament.

Her approach is shaped by years of collaboration with area livestock veterinarians and her local farming community. Calves spend their first months grazing on pasture near the barn, with regular health checks and early handling to ensure calm disposition around people. Water sources are monitored daily and feed is balanced to support steady growth, reflecting a commitment to gentle husbandry and animal welfare.

The farm’s rolling pastures and century-old timber buildings provide a low-stress setting, a feature noted in local reviews for producing well-socialized animals. Margaret maintains a modest herd size to ensure personalized care while sharing insights at regional animal health workshops and farm days.