Congratulations on getting Scottish Highland Cattle !!! ( My favorite breed of cattle ) I used to follow an annual national beef carcass competition. The winner over several years was a Highland crossed with another beef breed. The long hair if groomed ( combed ) should yield a great fiber that could be carded, spun, and woven, knitted, etc. Best Wishes.
The Longhorn is the Highlander of the South. It can graze on scrub, has very lean meat, with lower cholesterol, good calving ease, and generally a very docile temperament. And it has those horns, too.
YEAH guessed right LOL! As an amateur photographer myself I just love how they can look so pretty in front of a camera. If cows could watch TV, they'd be perfect stars for a Moo-balline (get it??) commercial, hahaha! 🤣
That’s exactly why I fell in love with them… they’re so darn cute 🥰😍😂 But they can be a great beef breed and I’ve heart amazing things about having them for milk cows too! Which is just cool!
I agree they are a very majestic breed of cattle. Looking back I wish with gum ahead and put it for one for years ago when we had our farm in Maine. Best wishes to things go very well with your lovely lovely animals!
When I played in a pipe band in Denver, one of our drummers' family raised Highlands, and when we played for a Highland competition, they gave us some beef. Yes, it was delicious.
As soon as I saw the thumbnail I clicked so fast lol. When I get a cow, it's gonna be a highland. I love them looking so shaggy just like Molly, my Old English Sheepdog. They look so awesome with a little dusting of snow and they're known to be docile too. Very awesome video folks. I didn't know they didn't need to milked, that makes them even cooler. Thanks for the info guys. Cheers, Chad.
Lmao I knew that was the reason! I thought for sure (and was hoping!) you guys would get Dexters! I think Dexters are what my small farm can handle, and I just feel bad for the Highlands in the heat. Can't wait to watch your beef process!
I would be very interested in a comparison between dexter's and highlands . Most what I'm hearing is same qualities as dexter's i think. Thanks for the info 👍
This comment right here. I actually commented on their IG saying I was bit confused why they didn’t go with the dexter and that highland seem to be a fad at the moment with homestead and Farm RUclips channels.
My exact thoughts! I went with Dexters. Polled option. Great meat and milk. Hardy, friendly, good browsers. Etc etc. But my husband dreams of Highlands for the same reason as him, such eye catching cattle.
The horns are not a problem with a station unless you are pulling them in. The cow knows exactly where those horns are. They will get into the station no problem. My cows are part highland. I livecon the dessert. In the summer they are sleek and short haired. In the winter they fluff out. Not as fluffy as a full breed, but charming. Personality is calm and cool. Best of luck!
In Australia we have Scottish Galloways which do not have horns. They are the oldest breed in the world and did not grow horns at any stage in history. We don't remove horns.
We at The Laughing Tractor Farm have been raising registered highland cattle for 3years in WV and love them. Slower growing yes but don’t really cost any more than other cattle. We grass feed only and the removal of using grain outweighs the cost of a extra year to grow out a steer. Hay cheaper than gran in the long run.
The fact that they’re smaller than the other breeds of cows that do usually find on a home stead. Also they don’t eat as much grain etc. They can survive foraging for them selves eating stuff other cows won’t eat. (Smaller grain bills)
Hi guys, a know a retired Pharmacist who had a Herd of Highlands up on top of the Mountain brr. They did awesome! I love that you chose them. Good Luck 💝. JO JO IN VT 💕 😄
I love the highlands!!! I first saw them on Tom Pemberton’s channel and then Adler Farms I think they’re so beautiful!!! Can’t wait to see how they develop on your farm!! Much love to you and your new herd!! 💗💗💗
that is 1 of 3 breeds i am thinking on the other 2 are the corrente, and the cirrillo cattle that the spanish brought over when they came to the new world
They look so cuddly like a stuffed animal..lol and they are more docile and are more trainable! I have always loved these cows also!❤ This new year is going to be A Great year for you all.. I believe Good Karma is surrounding all of you and this farm ! Be open to out of the box thinking!
Omg, Austin. I have trouble taking you seriously with that moustache. 🤣😂 We also want hyland cows too. Love your content-- even if your stache triggers me out and distracts me. 😂
We're I love mini highlands start at around $3000.00 for a wanted heifer. When I find my Jersey I can buy one and feed her really good with money to spare.
One more benefit I have heard is that they dont test fences as bad as some other breeds…guess only time will tell. You guys have pretty good fencing so it probably isn’t as much of an issue. (Also don’t forget to call them a fold instead of a herd)
Yes they are popular right now but the price is out of my set budget. I have been looking for a mini jersey for 2 years. Going to stick with my heart. Thanks for your videos
They are so cool. I’d love to have them, but I don’t think they’re really ideal for the climate here. I’m still thinking Dexters will be best for me (which I discovered thanks to an old video of yours about them btw). Plus I don’t think I’ll have space for a seperate beef herd. I need a milk cow whose offspring will be beef. They are beautiful though!
@@lynnbetts4332 I’m in Australia, but yeah it’s probably fairly similar to the South except not quite as humid. Also no snow in winter. I think it’s probably closest to California. Too hot for such thick coats.
I the heritage style beef shorthorns are a great homestead beef animal. Though for handling I think disposition is more important than size. My bull I had for the last 2 years came when he was called and is halter broke. I like shorthorn because of the marbling and build, which is important on a grass only operation. Also I heard on your last podcast about the goldfish/shark analogy, which I haven’t really seen as my beef animals have always had a better disposition than the dairy cows I’ve worked with. Except for a Brown Swiss cow my friends had, she probably had the best disposition of any cow I’ve ever met. Think giant pet that’ll sneak up on you and randomly like the back of your head.
The type of horns on Highlands have names one you might like to look for is the scotch bonnet these horns come forward in front of the cattle's nose rather than going sideways.
The square white containers you use to feed the cows or the square containers that you use for the rabbits what are they and where do you get them.. thanks
I've always wanted scottish highland cattle, they're cute and have a really sweet disposition. Unfortunately most of the states I've been looking at are pretty hot and I don't believe it would be suitable for a highland.
Hello, I love following all homestead things. Would love to start one but too old. Wish would have done it when I was younger. My husband just turned 82 I will not tell you my age. But this is to let you know I watched a lot of stuff wishing I could do it but it's impossible. I do can and garden. Man been so a lot of my own clothes and my husband's. I was raised as a child working on farms and ranches love to ride horses but as I got older and had my own children jobs take over. If there would have been the internet like there is now I probably would have done it. I just had no clue how to start. Now for why I'm writing.
I feel like Highlands are like shaggy longhorns. they share a lot of the same great qualities, longevity, docility, ease of calving, low birth weight, thrive on lesser quality grass, both low in cholesterol, delicious beef, the only difference being highland do better in cold longhorn in hot.
Your Highlands are beautiful...do ya'll follow Adler Farms? Him and Grandpa Adler just got a herd. I love highlands and will watch any video put out about them.
I can’t believe anything your saying about your cows. They couldn’t have less cholesterol because diet dictates the cows cholesterol but I understand your desire to have the hot new trend. I also enjoy your channel not trying to hate on anyone
I love the highland in theory but they’re so cute I definitely couldn’t raise them for meat. Then again I don’t think, at the moment, I could raise any of my own meat. I’m too soft !
Congratulations on getting Scottish Highland Cattle !!! ( My favorite breed of cattle ) I used to follow an annual national beef carcass competition. The winner over several years was a Highland crossed with another beef breed. The long hair if groomed ( combed ) should yield a great fiber that could be carded, spun, and woven, knitted, etc. Best Wishes.
The Longhorn is the Highlander of the South. It can graze on scrub, has very lean meat, with lower cholesterol, good calving ease, and generally a very docile temperament. And it has those horns, too.
so very true! i was just commenting the same thing. i think LH would be perfect for homesteders in warmer areas and Highland in cooler.
Awh.. When you introduced Nan she just stood so perfect like posing for a picture! What a sweet girl!
You didn’t want to be the only one with a mustache 😁
Hahahaha 🤣😂
For the beef! And they're SO photogenic! 😍(And those newborn baby calves are just the cutest cuties you ever seen!!)
YEAH guessed right LOL! As an amateur photographer myself I just love how they can look so pretty in front of a camera. If cows could watch TV, they'd be perfect stars for a Moo-balline (get it??) commercial, hahaha! 🤣
I am in love with these Highland Cows too 💞❤️💘💝💖😘😘
That’s exactly why I fell in love with them… they’re so darn cute 🥰😍😂
But they can be a great beef breed and I’ve heart amazing things about having them for milk cows too! Which is just cool!
So very gorgeous! I can understand you finding these beast beautiful in your pasture. Enjoy!
I agree they are a very majestic breed of cattle. Looking back I wish with gum ahead and put it for one for years ago when we had our farm in Maine. Best wishes to things go very well with your lovely lovely animals!
Oh I love them, they are beautiful cows.😇
They are a great size. Safer for kids plus they look like teddy bears.
Because they're SO CUTE🤣🤣🤣
Beautiful animals! The faces even look just so calm and sweet.
They sound great for you all! I really want American milking Devons myself if I could
When I played in a pipe band in Denver, one of our drummers' family raised Highlands, and when we played for a Highland competition, they gave us some beef. Yes, it was delicious.
Oh awesome!
I just want to hug them 🤩
Because they match the mini jerseys!
I just love Nan`s wild hair.
Nan is so gorgeous I like that rich colour red like that.
As soon as I saw the thumbnail I clicked so fast lol. When I get a cow, it's gonna be a highland. I love them looking so shaggy just like Molly, my Old English Sheepdog. They look so awesome with a little dusting of snow and they're known to be docile too. Very awesome video folks. I didn't know they didn't need to milked, that makes them even cooler. Thanks for the info guys. Cheers, Chad.
Lmao I knew that was the reason! I thought for sure (and was hoping!) you guys would get Dexters! I think Dexters are what my small farm can handle, and I just feel bad for the Highlands in the heat. Can't wait to watch your beef process!
Highlands reminds me of appah from the last airbender. they are soo cute!!
This is such a good fit for your farm. You know is right when it doesn't feel like you're pushing a boulder uphill!
THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL!!
I was thinking you got them because it is the only beef that the Queen eats, and she has her own herd. I so want those on our Pa homestead.
I would be very interested in a comparison between dexter's and highlands . Most what I'm hearing is same qualities as dexter's i think. Thanks for the info 👍
This comment right here. I actually commented on their IG saying I was bit confused why they didn’t go with the dexter and that highland seem to be a fad at the moment with homestead and Farm RUclips channels.
In my research highlands seems to very good browsers. As in they’ll do a little better in a semi wooded environment.
Yes please. Dexters seem similar but without all the hair and horns.
There all the same qualities as Longhorns, except LH are better for hotter areas and come in mini. I feel like Highlands are shaggy longhorns lol.
My exact thoughts! I went with Dexters. Polled option. Great meat and milk. Hardy, friendly, good browsers. Etc etc. But my husband dreams of Highlands for the same reason as him, such eye catching cattle.
The horns are not a problem with a station unless you are pulling them in. The cow knows exactly where those horns are. They will get into the station no problem. My cows are part highland. I livecon the dessert. In the summer they are sleek and short haired. In the winter they fluff out. Not as fluffy as a full breed, but charming. Personality is calm and cool. Best of luck!
Nothing like having a walking cave painting in your back yard...LOL...
In Australia we have Scottish Galloways which do not have horns. They are the oldest breed in the world and did not grow horns at any stage in history. We don't remove horns.
We at The Laughing Tractor Farm have been raising registered highland cattle for 3years in WV and love them. Slower growing yes but don’t really cost any more than other cattle. We grass feed only and the removal of using grain outweighs the cost of a extra year to grow out a steer. Hay cheaper than gran in the long run.
The fact that they’re smaller than the other breeds of cows that do usually find on a home stead. Also they don’t eat as much grain etc. They can survive foraging for them selves eating stuff other cows won’t eat. (Smaller grain bills)
Bc they're totally adorable!
Hi guys, a know a retired Pharmacist who had a Herd of Highlands up on top of the Mountain brr.
They did awesome!
I love that you chose them. Good Luck 💝.
JO JO IN VT 💕 😄
Because they look so cool
I love the highlands!!! I first saw them on Tom Pemberton’s channel and then Adler Farms I think they’re so beautiful!!! Can’t wait to see how they develop on your farm!! Much love to you and your new herd!! 💗💗💗
that is 1 of 3 breeds i am thinking on the other 2 are the corrente, and the cirrillo cattle that the spanish brought over when they came to the new world
I love Jersey milk and the females are normally calm .
They are so pretty
Thank you
They look so cuddly like a stuffed animal..lol and they are more docile and are more trainable! I have always loved these cows also!❤ This new year is going to be A Great year for you all.. I believe Good Karma is surrounding all of you and this farm ! Be open to out of the box thinking!
There are 3 highlands on a property half mile down the road here in ne kansas. I enjoy seeing them!
We have highlands. Also in Western PA.
Omg, Austin. I have trouble taking you seriously with that moustache. 🤣😂
We also want hyland cows too. Love your content-- even if your stache triggers me out and distracts me. 😂
Since you’re embarrassed by it- probably cause they are just so stinkin’ cute they are!
Because they're so FLUFFY!
Just saw a few hanging in the cooler at my butchers. Some 18 month steers hung at 300. I’m guessing their smaller size makes them more attractive.
We're I love mini highlands start at around $3000.00 for a wanted heifer. When I find my Jersey I can buy one and feed her really good with money to spare.
OCH! It's becaws they're so dahmed cuuuuuuuuuuuute. Ye know it to be trrrrrrruuuuuuuue, laddie! LOL
One more benefit I have heard is that they dont test fences as bad as some other breeds…guess only time will tell. You guys have pretty good fencing so it probably isn’t as much of an issue. (Also don’t forget to call them a fold instead of a herd)
Nan is just beautiful
They do look cool. I think that's a great reason to get them. Although I applied that to getting a husband and it didn't work out so well...
They are cool looking. You need a named line of T-shirts. I think I want one with Jolene.
Yes they are popular right now but the price is out of my set budget. I have been looking for a mini jersey for 2 years. Going to stick with my heart. Thanks for your videos
Oh Nan. ♥️ I would have purchased her without asking too. Good move!
They're very cool to look at
Because they're fluffy!!!
Because they’re so cute!
They are so cool. I’d love to have them, but I don’t think they’re really ideal for the climate here. I’m still thinking Dexters will be best for me (which I discovered thanks to an old video of yours about them btw). Plus I don’t think I’ll have space for a seperate beef herd. I need a milk cow whose offspring will be beef. They are beautiful though!
Definitely not suited for the South, with all that hair.
@@lynnbetts4332 I’m in Australia, but yeah it’s probably fairly similar to the South except not quite as humid. Also no snow in winter. I think it’s probably closest to California. Too hot for such thick coats.
Wow, I’m coveting the length of ur pasture grass for this time of year. Looking great!
Been stockpiling 😁
Been stockpiling 😁
Been stockpiling 😁
Wow I didn't know about them.'.nice.
Did u guys look at Dexter cows?
If so, what do u think of them???
How many sections of pasture do you plan on rotating them through and how many head and how often on the rotation?
I the heritage style beef shorthorns are a great homestead beef animal. Though for handling I think disposition is more important than size. My bull I had for the last 2 years came when he was called and is halter broke.
I like shorthorn because of the marbling and build, which is important on a grass only operation.
Also I heard on your last podcast about the goldfish/shark analogy, which I haven’t really seen as my beef animals have always had a better disposition than the dairy cows I’ve worked with. Except for a Brown Swiss cow my friends had, she probably had the best disposition of any cow I’ve ever met. Think giant pet that’ll sneak up on you and randomly like the back of your head.
When is the baby due? Good seeing you both. Have a good day
I see some Prime Rib in your future! Oh yummm!
The type of horns on Highlands have names one you might like to look for is the scotch bonnet these horns come forward in front of the cattle's nose rather than going sideways.
What are you guys doing with the bull calf’s after weaning?
I know, I know ... you wanted a highland cow skin rug.
They are just so dang cute
They taste real good.
The square white containers you use to feed the cows or the square containers that you use for the rabbits what are they and where do you get them.. thanks
I've always wanted scottish highland cattle, they're cute and have a really sweet disposition. Unfortunately most of the states I've been looking at are pretty hot and I don't believe it would be suitable for a highland.
Are they good for milking?
Hello,
I love following all homestead things. Would love to start one but too old. Wish would have done it when I was younger. My husband just turned 82 I will not tell you my age. But this is to let you know I watched a lot of stuff wishing I could do it but it's impossible. I do can and garden. Man been so a lot of my own clothes and my husband's. I was raised as a child working on farms and ranches love to ride horses but as I got older and had my own children jobs take over. If there would have been the internet like there is now I probably would have done it. I just had no clue how to start. Now for why I'm writing.
They are pretty
Because they are handsome!
How do their horns help them stay cool?
You could sell the horns after you butcher too. They would make good drinking horns for those interested in that.
Their horns look like your moustache!
What kind of milk do the Highland’s give because I also like Dexter’s they too can eat weed and brush but they give A 2 milk?
My guess: "Cause the calves are the cutest of all cows."
I feel like Highlands are like shaggy longhorns. they share a lot of the same great qualities, longevity, docility, ease of calving, low birth weight, thrive on lesser quality grass, both low in cholesterol, delicious beef, the only difference being highland do better in cold longhorn in hot.
just fyi.. the cholesterol myth has been debunked.. dont worry about cholesterol.
I would guess you are a Scott! Me too!
They are cute
Their meat is lean, but well marbled, normally rated as premium beef.
They are so Beautiful ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️. Watch the latest video from Dale Farm, they have beautiful Highland cows over in England. They are loving the snow!
Your Highlands are beautiful...do ya'll follow Adler Farms? Him and Grandpa Adler just got a herd. I love highlands and will watch any video put out about them.
I want a cross between a highland and a belted Galloway. LOL
My bull is a Highland x belted Galloway. Such a sweet fellow but he does not have the belted Galloway color, he is a dun color.
@@doriegeorge6686 it would be fun to see the possible colorings in crosses. Thanks for sharing.
I can’t believe anything your saying about your cows. They couldn’t have less cholesterol because diet dictates the cows cholesterol but I understand your desire to have the hot new trend. I also enjoy your channel not trying to hate on anyone
And they are cute
13 isn't bad
Our old lady was 20
Hairy Coos”, as they are locally and affectionately known.
Because they are cute.
I love the highland in theory but they’re so cute I definitely couldn’t raise them for meat. Then again I don’t think, at the moment, I could raise any of my own meat. I’m too soft !
Skyrim cows lmao
My guess is because they are duel purpose and you’re not usually for duel purpose
My guess is because Austin is afraid of Jerseys.
Jolene Jolene Jolene joleeeeeeene! Lol
You know you can milk them too. LOL
Because the one in Ferdinand the movie was your favorite character?