Miniature Highland Cattle

06/11/2023

06/11/2023

Dempsey is just dropping in to remind you to set those clocks back an hour!

Did setting the clocks back give you an extra hour or sleep, work, or being awake? 😆⏰️🥱
Everyone

06/11/2023

This chair is so amazing

02/11/2023

- Miniature Highland Cattle thrive in a variety of environments, from farms and ranches to hobbyist gardens and petting zoos.
- Their adaptability and docile temperament make them a wonderful choice for both rural and urban settings

02/11/2023

Don't miss the opportunity to own these adorable, lovable, and unique Miniature Highland Cattle. Get ready to experience the joy of having these charming creatures as part of your life. 🐾🏞️

02/11/2023

Are you looking to add a touch of charm to your farm or garden? Look no further! Our Miniature Highland Cattle are the perfect addition to your homestead. These pint-sized wonders capture the heart of everyone they meet, and they're now available for you to bring home.

02/11/2023

Darcy and Delilah are just the cutest 😍 they are up and set to move to their new home.

14/10/2023

got to pet diesel today so it’s a great day🐮

14/10/2023

Dottie and Dennis are headed to their new farm in today. We're excited for them and their new owners!

13/10/2023

We often get asked what type of hay feeder we use and how much hay we need for our Scottish Highlands to get through the winter.

We do not use a hay feeder. Some of you will *gasp* at that statement, but we have chosen this route for a number of reasons. We have seen too many cows, or calves, get hurt by the use of hay feeders. Horns are broken, small cows getting crushed, heads stuck, etc. We have found that if we roll out the hay in a few different lines, everyone has a chance to eat fairly without being bullied or hurt. When the weather is nice, we drag our fields to spread the manure and left over hay, creating lush pastures. Essentially, nothing is really wasted.

As for how much we feed during the winter. We try to take into account how many adults, how pregnant/nursing cows we have, and the quality of the hay. As a general rule, we calculate that they will consume approximately 2% of their body weight per day. Our cows avg. between 500-900lbs (900 is usually for a VERY pregnant mama), and we have just over 65 adult head, and right now, we have 27 calves on the ground.

Using those numbers, and as an example, we are averaging about 1 round bale (approximately 1,000 lb) of hay every day. Since we do rotational grazing and have lush pastures when the ground is not frozen or covered in snow, they tend to eat a bit less hay and enjoy the leftover grass.

This has been a dry summer, and we've had to start feeding hay 3 months earlier than usual. Thankfully, we only need to use it as a supplement, so 1 bale can last a bit longer than a day. However, we are gearing up to use approximately 180-200 bales of hay for the winter season! 🥴🫣😬

Hopefully, spring comes early next year. 🤣

13/10/2023

You will never feel courageous. Courage is a habit, not a feeling. Courage is being afraid, but saddling up anyway!

What is something courage you've done in your ?

13/10/2023

Just a boy and his calves!

12/10/2023

Happy Family.

12/10/2023

A recent coop still available. 4x14 urban with linoleum flooring and a wheel kit!

11/10/2023

🧡 The endless fun and Mayhem my darlings bring 🧡


beautiful

11/10/2023

🧡 A little treat for my beautiful baby - my darlings are such good and protective mothers but they trust me with their babies to help spoil love and adore them 🧡