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Miniature Cattle Breeding
We have spent many years perfecting our herd and we take a lot of pride in our beautiful, healthy babies with spectacular confirmation. Our very small cows generally range between micro and midsized and our herd bulls are true miniatures carrying the chrondo gene.
AVAILABLE CALVES
RECENTLY SOLD CALVES
GALLERY
Calves over the Years
BUYER'S GUIDE
MINI COW SHOPPING Q&A
Q: How big are Miniature Cattle?
A: Cattle Size Guide
Mature Cattle measure from the top of the tailbone down to the ground. A micro bull or cow carries the Chondrodysplasia Gene, otherwise known as "Chrondo" for dwarfism. Our Herd Bull "Dan" is a true Micro-Sized bull that is Chrondo Positive.
Standard Cattle: 62"
Midsize Cattle: 42”-48”
Miniature Cattle: 36”-42”
Micro Cattle: Below 36”
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Q: Why should I buy a Mini Cow?
A: Aside from being irresistibly adorable, they are very easy keepers. You do not need previous cattle experience, a thousand acre ranch or even a good sized pasture. Mini cattle can be kept in a large,
well-fenced off backyard. They are perfect for homesteaders or the aspiring small estate rancher. Best of all? Smaller size means smaller meals! If you don’t have grass for them to graze you can expect to feed them about two to four small bale flakes a day.
Q: Do I need a Cow or Bull?
A: If you are not planning to breed yourself, it will not matter much. Just make sure to ask the vet to castrate your bull so he will not develop all that testosterone and be capable of impregnating somebody else’s cows. If you are looking to get multiple, we would recommend only having one bull in your herd.
Typically, if you put multiple males together they tend to fight over the ladies.
Fun Fact:
A castrated Bull is called a "Steer" and a Cow that has not had babies yet is called a "Heifer".
Q: How do I prepare for the arrival of my Mini Cow?
A:
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CHECK YOUR FENCING
Cows are absolute escape artists and if there is a tiny hole, they will find it! It takes some time to teach cattle to walk on a halter and they don’t necessarily magically come when you call (even though this can be taught!). Just make sure you are confident they are going to stay within the boundaries that you have set for them. Check your fences!
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WATER
You'll need to find a size-appropriate water trough for your new herd member! You can buy these at any farm supply store and they are called small animal troughs.
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FEED
While at the farm store you can also buy grass hay bales. We prefer to feed our cattle straight grass because a grass/alfalfa mix or straight alfalfa mix could make them bloated. Straight alfalfa hay is too rich and could cause various types of issues for you and your miniature cow.
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SHELTER (Optional)
You do not need to have a shelter as they have weather resistant fur coats, but it wouldn’t hurt to have one either. It provides a place for them to be out of the rain and wind.
Q: I feel like a mini cow is for me, what now?
A: When you are ready to get on our baby list or see what we have available, give Karen a call at (307) 690-5220, and let us help you find the perfect pet cow for you!
Your future herd is waiting!
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