Miniature Highland & Miniature Galloway Calves from Marlowe Park

Elsie | $3,500 (SOLD)

At this stage Elsie is SOLD. If you would like to express an interest in next year's calves, please use the form below.

Elsie is suspected chondro positive (testing is pending).

Both of Elsie's parents are polled so there is a chance she is homozygous polled (testing is pending).

Elsie is half Highland and half mini Galloway.

Elsie has lots of fluff and dark points. Her ears are lightening to a reddy-brown. I am unsure if they will stay this colour or darken.

I expect Elsie to mature at well under the miniature height standard of 107cm due to her chondro status.

We do have a range of heights among our chondro girls (our shortest being 88cm and our tallest 104cm).

Unless you already have miniature cows and are wanting to add Elsie to your team, she will need to go with a buddy.

We wean our mini calves at about 6 months, so Elsie will be ready from March 2025. Calves are vaccinated and drenched at weaning. We are NAIT registered and our TB status is C10.

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Boris

Boris is the sire of Elsie. Boris is a chondro positive miniature White Galloway measuring 94cm at the hip. Boris is quiet and treat trained (will come for snacks) but we do not handle or brush him - he is a bull after all.

MIniature Galloway and MIniature Highland Calves from Marlowe Park

Agatha

Agatha is the dam of Elsie. Agatha is a black Highland with stunning red highlights and she is polled. Agatha is approximately 110cm tall and is one of the friendliest cows we have.

Agatha is hopefully in calf to Boris again this year so we have our fingers crossed for another Elsie because she is perfection.

All our 2024 calves have found homes

Elsie has found a home with two of her sisters (Eloise and Estelle) and is going to have the best life. We are hoping for nine calves in 2025.

More info about 2025 calves

Some FAQs about mini calves

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 10 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 born in September and October of each year and are available from March of the following year.

Updates about our calves are shared on social media. Follow us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram to see the calves when they are born and to know when they are available.

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?

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.

We have yards, a race and a loading ramp. You can collect your calves in a stock trailer or horse float (absolutely no cage trailers).

Alternatively we can recommend A4dibble Pet Transport. You can find their upcoming trips here and their pricelist here.

Do you have straws available?

Unfortunately we are no longer selling straws for our miniature bulls.

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.

How do I express an interest in your mini calves?

Our fluffy mini cows are much loved pets and we love their calves too. We are very fussy about the homes our calves go to.

We do not take expressions of interest and do not have a waitlist. Calves are advertised once they are weaned and have been chondro and polled tested.

Pplease follow us on Facebook or join our Facebook Group for updates.