We've been asked why we went from standard highlands to a smaller size highland. Besides the obvious of being so dang adorable there are the less obvious reasons like:
1.) They save money on feed. They are more efficient to feed conversion when compared to full size cattle.
2.) Miniature cattle when mature, fit family needs closer than large commercial beef. There is no need to try to sell the 1/2 of the larger cattle that a family will not need.
3.) Easier to keep on small acreage (in some cases an acre will do)
4.) Easier on the pastures than their larger counterparts
5.) They may be smaller but their gentle temperament is much larger!
6.) Easier to handle
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We have found that some folks are perceiving miniature cattle to be knee high. They are indeed that size, at birth, but mature can range from 36 inches (some less) up to 48 inches tall. We have a few that are in the 36 inch range and they come up to just the top of my hip bone. Our largest is 45 inches and comes even with my chest (I am 5'4") They can range from 500 pounds to males weighing 900-1000 pounds. The smaller traditionally carrying the largest price tag. We switched in 2017 and never looked back, we love the miniature cattle!