Buyer question
Are Miniature Hereford cattle good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Miniature Hereford cattle 5 out of 5 for beginners (classic starter breed).
Source: the Miniature Hereford cattle page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Miniature Hereford cattle in the Animal Library
The detail
Miniature Herefords are Herefords selected for a small frame, developed from 1970s lines in Texas. They keep the breed's red body, white face and calm temperament at a size that fits a few acres and gives a family-sized beef carcass.
- Temperament
- Very docile
- Best fit
- Families, small farms, 4-H
- Docility
- 5 out of 5 (Calm Hereford nature)
- Upkeep
- 3 out of 5 (Watch eyes and udders)
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Efficient on forage)
What to weigh
They share the Hereford risks of pinkeye and cancer eye on white faces, and small lines can run fat on rich pasture. Make sure the size you want is proven in the parents, not just promised.