I had a request to post pictures of our Highland Cattle. I'm going to preface the pictures by saying we had lost my "real" camera and were using my cellphone camera for quite a while. We were out fixing fences this evening so Katie snapped some pictures of some of the cattle, but not all! So, I'm missing one!
I was also asked why I purchased these cattle. Katie, my fiancee, is quite petite. We knew we wanted cows and horses, but I wanted to make sure that the cattle we acquired were not going to be "overly" big as we did not have much experience. They are great animals! Additionally, they count as a "full sized cow" to our county which allows me to have them on our Agricultural Exemption for our property, and they eat less than 2/3's of the amount of feed a "full sized cow" would. I have not had any of them processed (and yes, if I have excess cattle that I cannot sell, I will have them processed), however, they are high protein, lean meat. The cattle grow and gain weight on scrub-brush. With 13-14 acres of grass and weeds, I rarely have to supplement feed except for 3-4 months of the year in winter.
Scottish Highland Cattle
Herd Bull - Wilbur (Silver Dunn Bull)
He replaced a 2200lbs bull this year as he is a "rarer color", which will make the resulting calves easier to sell.He is just over a a year old and will be ready to breed next season. Which is the reason I kept my old herd sire long enough to impregnate all our cows.
(Wilbur and I)
Herd Queen - Black Cow
Second in Command - Brindle Cow
No picture, will edit and add when I get a picture of her.
3rd in the Chain - Silver Dunn Cow
Bottom Cow - Blonde Cow
Horses
Katie's Horse "Dee"
Our First Foal; A Paint Filly "Katana"
Rescue Horse "Maddie"
Her larynx was crushed when she was 2 years old, she had to have an emergency traechestomy. Very sweet girl that we've had for about a year.
Dogs
4 out of the 6 dogs with Katie
Top to Bottom: Jack Russell Terrier (Sophie), Dapple Piebald Miniature Dachshund (Zoe), Left: Piebald Dachshund (Laci), Right: Chocolate and Tan Miniature Dachshund (Abbie)
I was also asked why I purchased these cattle. Katie, my fiancee, is quite petite. We knew we wanted cows and horses, but I wanted to make sure that the cattle we acquired were not going to be "overly" big as we did not have much experience. They are great animals! Additionally, they count as a "full sized cow" to our county which allows me to have them on our Agricultural Exemption for our property, and they eat less than 2/3's of the amount of feed a "full sized cow" would. I have not had any of them processed (and yes, if I have excess cattle that I cannot sell, I will have them processed), however, they are high protein, lean meat. The cattle grow and gain weight on scrub-brush. With 13-14 acres of grass and weeds, I rarely have to supplement feed except for 3-4 months of the year in winter.
Scottish Highland Cattle
Herd Bull - Wilbur (Silver Dunn Bull)
He replaced a 2200lbs bull this year as he is a "rarer color", which will make the resulting calves easier to sell.He is just over a a year old and will be ready to breed next season. Which is the reason I kept my old herd sire long enough to impregnate all our cows.
(Wilbur and I)
Herd Queen - Black Cow
Second in Command - Brindle Cow
No picture, will edit and add when I get a picture of her.
3rd in the Chain - Silver Dunn Cow
Bottom Cow - Blonde Cow
Horses
Katie's Horse "Dee"
Our First Foal; A Paint Filly "Katana"
Rescue Horse "Maddie"
Her larynx was crushed when she was 2 years old, she had to have an emergency traechestomy. Very sweet girl that we've had for about a year.
Dogs
4 out of the 6 dogs with Katie
Top to Bottom: Jack Russell Terrier (Sophie), Dapple Piebald Miniature Dachshund (Zoe), Left: Piebald Dachshund (Laci), Right: Chocolate and Tan Miniature Dachshund (Abbie)