Red Canyon Farm

Red Canyon Farm, Scottish Highland cattle, Silt, CO, is located in Garfield County and the Western Slope near Glenwood Springs.

Owned and operated by Gordon and Carla Daniels, Red Canyon Farm has welcomed Scottish Highland cattle for several years, with the couple holding membership in recognized heritage cattle associations and adhering to breed-specific health and vaccination programs. The herd grazes on rotational pastures that range from meadows to riparian strips, providing varied forage and supporting natural grazing patterns.

Calves are socialized through early gentle handling and seasonal foot trimming, and the cattle access a sheltered barn stocked with deep straw bedding for cooler months. The family farm emphasizes preservation of the breed’s hardy constitution and classic horned profile while integrating sustainable land management practices such as composting manure and planting cover crops. Visitors often remark on the calm atmosphere and the care given to replicate the feel of traditional Scottish hill farms in a Colorado landscape.