Buyer question
Are Miniature Zebu cattle good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Miniature Zebu cattle 4 out of 5 for beginners (good small-farm cattle).
Source: the Miniature Zebu cattle page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Miniature Zebu cattle in the Animal Library
The detail
Miniature Zebu are small humped cattle from South Asia, among the smallest cattle in the world. To register they must stand 42 inches or less behind the hump at three years, which makes them popular as pets, grazers and 4-H animals.
- Temperament
- Gentle when handled young
- Best fit
- Small acreage, pet herds
- Docility
- 4 out of 5 (Gentle with handling)
- Upkeep
- 2 out of 5 (Small, easy keepers)
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Heat and insect tolerant)
What to weigh
Zebu handle heat well but need a dry, draft-free shelter in cold winters. They live 20 years or more and are herd animals, so plan for at least two and a long commitment.