Estelle | $3,000 (SOLD)

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

Estelle is suspected chondro negative (testing is pending). Estelle is only a few days old, we will have more photos of her soon.

Estelle is polled. Her dam and her sire are both polled so there is a chance she is homozygous polled (testing is pending).

Estelle's dam is 88cm and chondro positive (she was a whoopsie), I expect her to mature around the mini height standard of 107cm.

That would make Estelle the perfect combo of a "true mini" - 107cm and non-chondro. She would be the perfect match for a chondro bull.

Breeding from a non chondro but miniature cow with a non chondro bull will not guarantee a miniature calf.

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

We wean our mini calves at about 6 months, so Estelle 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 the Miniature Galloway Bull

Boris

Boris is the sire of Estelle. 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

Betty

Betty is the dam of Estelle. Betty is our shortest cow at 88cm. Betty is half miniature Belted Galloway and half polled Highland (Hummel). Betty is in her summer coat - she is fluffy in winter.

Betty has been hanging out with Derek, our miniature white Highland bull. We are looking forward to seeing her 75% Highland calf - hopefully something red!

MIniature Galloway and MIniature Highland Calves from Marlowe Park

All our 2024 calves have found homes

Estelle is going to a new home with Eloise and Elsie - the three most gorgeous musketeers who will be living the dream.

More info about 2025 calves

MIniature Galloway and MIniature Highland Calves from Marlowe Park
MIniature Galloway and MIniature Highland Calves from Marlowe Park
Miniature Belted Galloway cross Miniature White Galloway calf from Marlowe Park

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.

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