Rocky Woods Ranch

Rocky Woods Ranch, Scottish highland cattle, Oakley, Utah, is located in northern Utah near Salt Lake City, where high-elevation pastures support robust breeding cycles. The ranch is a member of the American Highland Cattle Association and all animals undergo regular health screenings, genetic testing, and timely hoof care. Each animal arrives with full pedigree records to preserve breed standards and inform selective breeding.

Grazing on rolling pastureland, the herd has access to open fields, wooded paddocks, and seasonal shelters, ensuring comfortable living conditions year-round. Owner Bryan Ward follows low-stress handling practices, tending to each animal’s individual needs and introducing calves to herd hierarchy early to foster resilience and social calmness.

Year-round pasture rotation helps maintain soil health and supports a sustainable feeding program supplemented with hay from the ranch’s own fields. A seasonal creek running through the paddocks provides natural water sources and diverse forage. Local homesteaders often appreciate the ranch’s transparency, balanced pasture management and the cattle’s gentle temperament.