Available Calves

Thank you for considering one of our precious minis to join your family or homestead! Our calves are raised with the highest standards of care, love, and genetic responsibility.

🐮 Maple

  • Adoption Fee: $2,000
  • Status: Available Now
  • Color: Rare red-and-white coat pattern
  • Gender: male
  • Age: 11 weeks old
  • Type: Mini Highland weeks old
  • Expected Adult Size: 36–42 inches
  • Temperament: Gentle, Calm, People-friendly
  • Breed Status: Pure Highland
  • Horns: Will develop small horns as she grows
  • Companionship: Requires a companion animal
  • Delivery: Nationwide delivery available
  • Family-Friendly: Yes — good around kids and animals
Buy 🐮 Maple

Our Pricing & Genetics

Pricing for our calves varies based on several factors, including breed, sex, color/markings, structural conformation, and estimated mature height. Advanced genetics are also factored into the price, including:

  • Chondrodysplasia (Chondro) status
  • A2/A2 beta-casein milk protein status
  • Polled (naturally hornless) status

What’s Included With Your Calf:

We believe in setting our calves—and their new owners—up for a lifetime of success. Every calf purchase includes:

  • Health & Veterinary Care: Up-to-date vaccinations, comprehensive vet check, and a 1-Year Health Guarantee.
  • Genetic Assurance: Official DNA test results certifying Chondro and Polled/Horn status.
  • Early Training: Two weeks of professional halter-breaking so your calf is easier to handle.
  • Official Registration: Registration papers with the International Miniature Cattle Breed Registry (IMCBR).
  • Travel Readiness: USDA RFID official identification tag and certified health papers for seamless transport across state lines or international borders without quarantine.

  • Go-Home Essentials: A high-quality halter and lead rope, along with a custom care information sheet tailored to your calf.

Understanding Mini Cattle Sizes

Because mature sizes vary naturally, we classify our cattle using standard industry hip-height measurements at maturity:

  • Micro-Miniatures: Under 36 inches at the hip (Average mature weight: 400–500 lbs)
  • Miniatures: Between 36 and 42 inches at the hip
  • Mid-Sized Miniatures: Between 42 and 48 inches at the hip

Socialization & Temperament

Our calves are explicitly raised to be exceptional companions. They are completely integrated into our bustling ranch life, spending their days interacting with our children, neighborhood kids, and a diverse group of farm friends—including horses, donkeys, dwarf goats, chickens, German Shepherds, Border Collies, and our main cattle herd. Because of this early, intensive socialization, they are incredibly gentle, confident, and friendlier than standard livestock.

Dietary & Land Requirements

Miniature Highlands have an undeniable allure for small-scale farmers and homesteaders due to their compact size, extreme hardiness, and undeniable charm. They are highly adaptable and can be easily and happily managed on a 0.5-acre pasture (or smaller, if supplemented with quality feed).

  • Their Diet Consists Of: Quality pasture grass, hay, natural browse (leaves, shrubs, and low-hanging branches), and specialized cattle grain, barley, wheat, or corn silage when extra conditioning is needed.

A Note on Responsible Ownership: While miniature cattle make wonderful production animals and lifelong companions, owning and breeding them comes with unique responsibilities. We highly encourage all prospective owners to fully research the housing, containment, and management complexities of miniature livestock before bringing a calf home. We are always here to answer your questions and guide you!