Starr View Farm

Starr View Farm, Scottish highland cattle in Holland Patent, NY, is based in Oneida County near Utica. Linda Childress and Rick Childress bring experienced care to each animal, following recommended health and breeding standards and performing routine hoof inspections and parasite control measures. Their cattle graze on rotational pastures across family-owned acreage and receive daily handling from weaning to adulthood to support socialization and ease of care.

The farm provides insulated shelter in winter and open pastures in warmer months to encourage natural grazing behaviors. Their herd is managed on modest acreage, with pastures rotated to maintain soil health and forage quality. Cattle are handled daily from an early age, contributing to quiet temperaments and easier integration into new herds. Many customers report satisfaction with the easygoing nature of their calves. This hands-on approach produces cattle well suited for homesteads, small farms and conservation projects.