Family-Raised Mini Highlands

Tiny Hooves. Big Hearts.

Hand-raised calves, ready to come home.

Our Story

A Ranch Built on Patience & Pasture.

It started with a single calf, a long stretch of fence to mend, and a stubborn belief that the best animals are raised slowly.

Years later, our herd is still small on purpose. We’d rather know every cow by name than ship the most calves. Each animal you see here was raised under our hands, halter-introduced from a young age, and given the patient handling that makes a Highland calm enough to follow you anywhere.

When you buy from us, you’re not getting a livestock invoice — you’re getting our work, our research, and a calf that already trusts people.

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EST. 2018

Why We Stand Out

Three things every calf leaves our gate with.

Hand-Raised, Halter-Trained

Every calf is gentled from week one — leading on a halter, comfortable being touched, used to people of every size. They arrive at your barn already trusting you.

Health-Guaranteed Genetics

Sires and dams are tested and recorded. Calves leave us with full vaccinations, parasite control, vet inspection, and a one-year health guarantee in writing.

Nationwide Delivery

We coordinate USDA-approved ground transport and airline shipping anywhere in the continental U.S. — and we’ll personally walk you through every step.

Meet a Few of Our Available Calves

Our current crop is small. When they’re claimed, they’re gone — first deposit holds the calf.

Available

Hamish

$1,500

Bull
5 months
Micro Mini
Polled
Chondro: Pos.
Halter

Tiny, super hairy micro-mini bull. The smallest bull calf born on our farm yet.

Reserve Hamish

Available

Maisie

$1,600

Heifer
4 months
Highpark
Docile
Chondro: Neg.
Health current

Super cute, fluffy micro-miniature Highpark heifer. Playful and easy to work with.

Reserve Maisie

Available

Fergus

$1,500

Bull
7 months
Micro Mini
Pocket pet
Chondro: Neg.
Loves walks

Sweet super-hairy micro-mini bull. Pocket pet that thinks he’s a puppy.

Reserve Fergus

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Breeding Pairs

Pairs for Reproduction.

Each breeding pair is genetically selected: a Chondro-Positive male matched with a Chondro-Negative female — the proven cross that produces healthy, well-marked calves. Purchase a pair today and start a new journey on your own land.

Available

Billy & Bella

$3,200

Billy · 7 mo Chondro +
Bella · 6 mo Chondro −

Micro Mini Highland· Health papers· 1-yr guarantee

Reserve Pair

Sold

Mac & Molly

$3,300

Mac · 12 mo Chondro +
Molly · 13 mo Chondro −

Micro Mini Highland· Health papers· 1-yr guarantee

Sold

Available

Rocky & Ruby

$3,400

Rocky · 14 mo Chondro +
Ruby · 15 mo Chondro −

Micro Mini Highland· Health papers· 1-yr guarantee

Reserve Pair

Sold

Zac & Zena

$3,200

Zac · 10 mo Chondro +
Zena · 9 mo Chondro −

Micro Mini Highland· Health papers· 1-yr guarantee

Sold

Available

Otis & Olive

$3,300

Otis · 11 mo Chondro +
Olive · 10 mo Chondro −

Micro Mini Highland· Health papers· 1-yr guarantee

Reserve Pair

What Makes a Mini Highland Special

A smaller, hardier, more manageable version of the iconic Scottish Highland cow.

A miniature Highland is not a different breed — it’s a smaller, carefully bred version of the iconic Scottish Highland cow. Mature minis stand roughly 36 to 42 inches at the shoulder and weigh between 500 and 700 pounds, compared with 1,000+ for a standard Highland. That smaller frame means safer handling for families, less pasture pressure, and a cow that’s genuinely manageable on a hobby farm or homestead.

Highlands are double-coated, slow-growing, and famously hardy. They thrive on grass, tolerate cold winters in stride, and rarely need the medical inputs that more “production” breeds require. Most importantly: they bond with their people. Highlands recognize voices, follow routines, and are some of the calmest cattle you’ll ever lead on a halter.

36–42″Adult shoulder height

500–700 lbAdult weight

18–22 yrLifespan

1 acrePer cow grazing

What Our Families Are Saying

Real buyers. Real ranches. Real cows you can call.

“We drove ten hours to pick up our heifer Maple, and she was already eating from our hands by the time we loaded her up. Six months in and she follows our kids around like a dog. The team answered every question, even after the sale. Worth every mile.”

CF The Carter Family
Texas

“We’ve bought from three different ranches over the years. Mini Highland Cow Ranch is the only one that sent us photos every week leading up to delivery and called to check in two months later. The calf was exactly what they described.”

RJ Rachel & James
Tennessee

“Our little steer Beans is the calmest animal on the homestead. He came halter-trained and confident, and our vet said he was the healthiest Highland he’d seen come through. We’ll be back when we’re ready for a heifer.”

OH The Olson Homestead
Idaho

How Reservations Work

Three simple steps to bring a calf home.

Pick Your Calf

Browse our available list and reach out about the one that catches your eye. We’ll answer every question and send extra photos and video on request.

Place a 50% Deposit

A 50% deposit reserves the calf in your name and pulls the listing offline. Accepted: Zelle, CashApp, Apple Pay, or bank transfer.

Pickup or Delivery

Pay the balance at pickup, or before we coordinate ground/air transport. Health papers, registration, and a care guide come with every calf.

Have a Question? We Love Talking Cows.

Whether you’re ready to reserve a calf or just trying to decide if a mini Highland is right for your land, send us a message. Most replies go out the same day.

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