2025 Calves

We do not currently have any calves available. We breed a Galloway/Highland cross and will not have any miniature Highlands available.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer farm visits - we are not open to the public.

Please see below some questions that we are frequently asked. We are not currently taking any expressions of interest.

You can join our Facebook group where we share updates and tips and tricks as well as any calves we have for sale.

FAQ's about mini cattle

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 $2,500 each. Our miniature heifers start at $3,500. We don't often sell bulls, but if you would like one please get in touch.

Our miniature Galloway/dairy cross calves are $150 each for non mini calves, $350 each for mini steers and $500 each for mini heifers. These are sold as "bottle babies" or feeder calves and are only available in July and August 2026.

Do you sell calves for hand rearing?

We have a limited number of miniature Galloway cross calves available out of our Friesian cross dairy cows. These will be available for hand rearing in July of 2026.

They are available from 7 days old, covered transport is required (absolutely no cage trailers) and we do not allow these calves to travel more than two hours from our farm near Te Awamutu in the Waikato. Interisland travel is not an option.

We are not taking expressions of interest, these calves will be advertised as they become available on our Facebook page and 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. Calves are currently being born and will be available in March and April of 2026. When calves are available they will be advertised via our Facebook group there will be an expression of interest form to be completed when calves are advertised.

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?

If using a transporter we require our calves to be transported in pairs. You can collect your calves in a stock trailer or horse float (absolutely no cage trailers).

We have trusted transporters we can recommend, or buyers can arrange their own. We have yards, a race and a loading ramp.

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?

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.

Can I come and cuddle a fluffy cow?

We would love to have people come and visit, but unfortunately this is a bit hard to juggle with a working farm and the strict health and safety stuff. We can recommend Stoney Oaks Wildlife Park in Inglewood, Taranaki if you would like to cuddle a fluffy cow.

If you are going to be purchasing specific calves from us we will arrange a day and time for you to visit your calves. As we do not have any calves available, we are not accepting requests to come and visit the cows.

Got more questions? Get in touch...

Polled Black Highland Cow
Polled Miniature Highland Calves
Mini Galloway Highland Calf