Little Highland Farm


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Medium to Miniature
Scottish Highland Cattle


About Scottish Highlands

The Scottish Highland breed of cattle is an ancient breed, dating back to the early 1700’s, one of the oldest registered breeds. The predominant color was black and animals as small as 350 lbs. were not unusual. Highland cattle were imported to the US in the late 1800's. These animals originally roamed the rugged highlands of Scotland. The extremely harsh conditions created a process of natural selection, where only the fittest and most adaptable survived to carry on the breed. Because of this Highland cattle will eat brush and plants that other cattle may avoid.

Originally there were two distinct classes: the smaller black breed whose primary domain was the islands off the west coast of the northern Scotland. The second, a larger generally reddish breed, originated from the main land mountains of Scotland. Domestication and cross breeding between the two produced the animals we know today as Highland cattle. In addition to the colors red and black, Highland cattle can be dun (grayish), blonde or white.

Today what is now commonly referred to as the "miniature Scottish Highland" animal is actually a return to the original size and heritage of this historic breed.

Highland cattle are well known for their large horns. Both the bulls and cows will produce horns. The male horns normally grow outward and curve down from their head. The female horns normally grow outward and curve up and back from their head.

Some of today’s beef market is shifting in favor of smaller farms, leaner meats and smaller, miniature sized animals.

Miniature cattle are defined as being less than 42” high at the shoulders. Little Highland Farm is currently raising Highland cattle ranging from 36”, considered miniature, to less than 50” , considered medium size. Our heifers are currently bred to a miniature registered Scottish Highland bull, named Casper, courtesy of Galloping Winds Ranch in Florence, Texas. Our calves are expected in the Spring of 2009.

“Little Highland Farm” is located north of Bellingham, Washington. The farm name was derived from the Highland breed, the size of the animals, and Ralph and Oma Little, from whom we originally purchased our property in 1982.


Brycen
Brycen

Gender:   Bull
DOB:   08/13/05
Size:   32"
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Brycen is one of the smallest Scottish Highland cattle in the USA!


Roxann, May 2008
Roxann

AHCA #:   41562
Gender:   Heifer
DOB:   2004
Size:   ~42"

Roxann is very well mannered and easy to handle.


Bonnie, March 2006
Bonnie

Gender:   Heifer
DOB:   Spring 2005
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Bonnie was raised in a petting zoo and is extremely friendly.


Massie, Summer 2006
Massie

Gender:   Heifer
DOB:   Spring 2005
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Massie spent time in a petting zoo as a youngster and is very people-friendly.


Isobel
Isobel

Gender:   Heifer
DOB:   Late Spring 2005
Size:   ~42"

Isobel is from hybrid breeding of Scottish Highland x Highland Angus.


Chandler
Chandler

Gender:   Heifer
DOB:   2006
Size:   ~42"

Chandler was raised in a 4-H environment and is openly friendly.


Echo
Echo

Gender:   Heifer
DOB:   2006
Size:   TBD

Echo was raised in a 4-H environment is will happily eat from your hand.


Addison, May 2008
Addison

Gender:   Heifer
Sire:   Hercules (purebred, registered, silver)
Dam:   Sugar (purebred, not registered)
DOB:   04/05/08
Size:   TBD

A beautiful addition to our herd!



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