2024 Calves

All eight of our cows have been scanned in calf to Boris, our white Galloway bull - there will be no pure Highlands available.

It is unlikely that we will have heifer calves available this season as we know that at least half our calves are bulls and heifers are very sought after.

We do not have a waitlist as people's circumstances change. Updates will be shared in our Facebook group and via our newsletter (sign up below).

Facebook does not allow the advertising of sale for stock so available stock is advertised on TradeMe. Save us as a favourite seller on TradeMe so you can be the first to see what is available.

Boris the Miniature Galloway Bull

Mini Galloway Bull | Boris

All of our cows are in calf to Boris. He is a miniature White Galloway measuring 94cm at the hip. Boris is dominant white so all of our calves this year will be white and fluffy with coloured points.

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Dun Miniature Highland Cow at Marlowe Park

Our Mini Cows

We have a range of miniature and mid size miniature Highland and Galloway cows as well as a miniature Speckle Park and a miniature Shorthorn. All of our cows are in calf to Boris our mini Galloway bull.

Meet our cows
Mini Highland and Highloway Calves

Mini Galloway Cross

These two white steers are an example of the calves we will have available. We do not have a waitlist, updates about our calves will be shared in our Facebook group, via our newsletter (sign up above or below) and on TradeMe

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Miniature Highland cross Galloway Calf

Miniature Calf Prices

We will have miniature steers available this year. They are priced from $1,750 each. We would prefer they go in pairs.

Any heifers will be priced from $2,500 each. Bulls may be available upon request. They will be priced from $2,500 each.

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Bottle Fed Miniature Calves

Bottlefed Calves

This year, Boris and our new bull, Dusty, will be going out with our dairy heifers to try their luck. We will have a limited number of miniature calves available for hand rearing from July 2025.

These calves will be advertised on TradeMe and via our newsletter (you can sign up below). Save us as a favourite seller to get updates via TradeMe.

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Other FAQs about miniature calves

How much are your calves?

We don't price our calves until they arrive safe and sound, they have been chondro tested and we know if they are polled or not.

Our miniature steers start at $1,750 each. Our miniature heifers start at $2,500. We don't often sell bulls, but if you would like one please get in touch.

Our miniature Galloway/dairy cross calves will be $250 as bottle babies from July 2025 onwards.

Do you sell calves for hand rearing?

In 2025 we will have some miniature Galloway calves available out of our Friesian cross dairy cows. These will be available for hand rearing.

These will be available from July. They will be a week old so covered transport will be required and we would prefer if these calves only travel a short distance.

These calves will be advertised in our newsletter as well as in our Facebook group.

What do I need for mini cattle?

Mini cattle are cute but they have the same requirements as standard cattle in terms of friends and feed. We prefer our calves to go in pairs unless you already have mini cattle.

We require our forever homes to have suitable facilities for cattle - fencing, water, yards and a race, as well as a relationship with a local vet who will assist with an animal health plan.

How much area do I need?

One hectare of good grazing is enough for two miniature cattle - this doesn't include cross grazing with other animals. You will also need a plan for feeding supplement in dry and wet seasons.

Miniature cattle eat about the same amount as standard Highlands or Galloways. We have put together some info about grazing calculations here.

Do you have a waitlist?

We do not have a waitlist. When calves are available they will be advertised via our newsletter and our Facebook group we will then take expressions of interest.

We are very fussy about the forever homes that our mini moos go to so we do screen potential properties rigorously. We also have specific transport requirements.

What are the transport requirements?

We require our calves to be transported in pairs in a covered stock trailer or horse float. We will not be putting calves on a stock truck.

It is our preference that our calves are transported for no more than four hours so preference will be given to homes within four hours of Te Awamutu in the Waikato.

Do you have straws available?

We have straws available for our miniature Highland and our miniature White Galloway bulls. Soon we will have straws available for our dun miniature Belted Galloway bull. You can find all the info on our mini bulls here.

What do I need to know about breeding minis?

Breeding mini cows isn't as simple as it seems (take it from someone who thought it would be very simple!).

We have put together some tips and tricks here or you can join our Facebook group where we share lots of info.

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Mini Red Highland Bull Calf
Mini Highland Galloway Cross Calves
Mini Highland Galloway Calves