[BrookeCHope]

Hello I am Interested in getting mini highlands and am wondering if it’s a good idea. I have never owned cattle so I have only book learned. We don’t have tons of land that’s why I went for mini cattle. Please let me know your thoughts.

 

[Jessica84]

Well I think they are stinking adorable! Before they became super popular I wanted them until I thought about the fox tails and other weeds that would infest them with stickers.
The only real issue at the moment is they are super popular which means very expensive and I’m not sure how long the fad will last. But if mainly for enjoyment that’s not a issue
If you do go with them or cattle of any kind know they are BIG, they weigh a lot and even being calm cattle you really can’t man handle them like with the goats. Usually one would want equipment to be able to give vaccines or doctor them if they need it. But I think if you get calf’s and halter break them and bond with them very well you could probably get away with not having the equipment and just have a halter and a small pen. So my vote is yes go for it and get calf’s lol

 

[happybleats]

I think getting to know the breed, it's pros and cons....then see if they are a fit for what you're wanting.

 

[Brooklynn J.]

There is no such thing as “mini” highlands. They are stunted and passed off as miniatures and can potentially have health issues. We have a highland steer, if you get them young enough you can tame them I’m sure.

this is Hank

 

[Moers kiko boars]

Well Hank is adorable. 💖

 

[Boers4ever]

I love Hank

 

[ksalvagno]

If you want mini, why not Zebu?

 

[Boer Mama]

I think highland cattle are so cute… and any breed, if got as a calf, can be tamed to be in your pocket.
I wish I had the picture… when my daughter was a baby, I was walking with her in the stroller, my 3yo beside me, followed by our bottle calf Annie, our hound dog Betty, a big Cat Simba, and a chicken to bring up the back of our herd 😆

 

[Brooklynn J.]

I love Hank

We love him too 🥹

 

[BrookeCHope]

There is no such thing as “mini” highlands. They are stunted and passed off as miniatures and can potentially have health issues. We have a highland steer, if you get them young enough you can tame them I’m sure.

this is Hank
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Good to know, thanks!

 

[BrookeCHope]

Well I think they are stinking adorable! Before they became super popular I wanted them until I thought about the fox tails and other weeds that would infest them with stickers.
The only real issue at the moment is they are super popular which means very expensive and I’m not sure how long the fad will last. But if mainly for enjoyment that’s not a issue
If you do go with them or cattle of any kind know they are BIG, they weigh a lot and even being calm cattle you really can’t man handle them like with the goats. Usually one would want equipment to be able to give vaccines or doctor them if they need it. But I think if you get calf’s and halter break them and bond with them very well you could probably get away with not having the equipment and just have a halter and a small pen. So my vote is yes go for it and get calf’s lol

Thank you!

 

[Brooklynn J.]

Good to know, thanks!

No problem 😊

 

[toth boer goats]

😁😊