Windy Sage Farms

Windy Sage Farms raises Scottish highland cattle in Ontario, Oregon, serving Eastern Oregon near Boise. Elizabeth and Benjamin Mckinney are members of regional breed associations, conducting routine veterinary assessments, genetic health screenings, and maintaining detailed lineage records. Their commitment to transparent breeding practices includes thorough documentation of calving histories, regular hoof trimming, and proactive parasite control measures.

The herd grazes on diverse native grasses across open pastures with year-round access to shelter barns and fresh water. Daily hands-on care and gentle low-stress handling help establish calm, well-socialized animals accustomed to human interaction from an early age. Their integrated grazing approach supports soil health, encourages biodiversity, and reduces reliance on supplemental feed through rotational paddocking. Generations of local farmers have praised the McKinneys for supplying consistent, hardy breeding stock with dependable temperaments suited to small family operations. Situated on rolling foothills above the Snake River, the farm’s gentle slopes offer natural drainage and picturesque grazing grounds.