The Highland Homestead

The Highland Homestead, with Scottish highland cattle in Chelsea, OK, is located in Rogers County near Tulsa. Waylon Cook has been raising these hardy cattle for several years in a small, registered herd and follows breed association guidelines and routine health screenings. Each animal undergoes regular hoof trimming, annual vaccinations, fertility evaluations and parasite management to maintain overall herd health.

Cattle graze on rotational pastures and calves receive daily handling to encourage calm temperaments and sound development. Calves are introduced to family pets and everyday farm routines, laying the foundation for easygoing personalities. The property’s mix of open fields and wooded shelter areas offers protection through Oklahoma’s scorching summers and chilling winters. Visitors often admire the cows’ thick coats and sweeping horns, a reminder of the breed’s rugged origins in the Scottish Highlands. The homestead’s focus on low-stress handling and natural grazing supports both heritage genetics and sustainable land stewardship.