Buyer question
Are Highland cattle good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Highland cattle 4 out of 5 for beginners (good if not too hot).
Source: the Highland cattle page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Highland cattle in the Animal Library
The detail
Highland cattle come from the Scottish Highlands and islands, with long shaggy coats and wide horns. They thrive on rough forage and cold weather, and many small farms keep them as much for their looks as their lean beef.
- Temperament
- Docile, quiet
- Best fit
- Cold climates, hobby farms
- Docility
- 5 out of 5 (Very docile)
- Upkeep
- 3 out of 5 (Horns, heavy coat)
- Hardiness
- 5 out of 5 (Built for cold)
What to weigh
Heavy coats make summer heat hard; they need shade and water in warm states. They grow slowly, and horns demand room at feeders and in trailers.