Sometimes Highland Cows are sold at a fixed price, but commonly you can find breeders selling their Heifers and Bulls via auction. A Calf can cost anywhere from $2,500 to $4,000 depending on the color, sex, age, and health conditions. The entire “Fold” aka the Mother’s fellow heifers, help with raising the calves.Īdult Highland Cows (Heifers and Bulls) can range between $2,500 to $5,000 depending on the breeder, color of the cow, sex, health condition, and age. They say it takes a village to raise a child, and this is no different for Highland Cows. Baby Highland Cows usually clock in at 50-75 pounds, but don’t stay that way for long. In fact, Highland Cow mama’s are so independent, that they will birth their young with no help at all. Mother Highland Cows are very protective of their young, and it is generally a good rule of thumb to not approach a Mother Highland Cow when she is with her calf. During a Highland Calf’s childhood, they have naturally fluffy hair, but as they get older, it becomes more thick and wooly with oily layers underneath.

Baby Highland Cows can cost anywhere from $2,500 to $4,000 depending on the color, sex, age, and health condition of the calf. Who doesn’t love an adorable, fluffy, baby Highland Cow? These adorable little fluffy balls are genuinely coveted by Farmers and exotic pet owners alike. Their long hair attracts airborne wildflower seeds which results in a convenient spread across fields. As they graze, they trample more coarse areas, resulting in more flowers, and their dung provides perfect fertilizer. Due to their light weight, Highland Cows are great for grazing, and in turn, create great habitats for smaller animals. The average dairy cow clocks in at about 1,390 pounds. Surprisingly, this is relatively light-weight for cattle. The female cows usually have a height of 90–106 centimetres or 3–3.5 feet, and the males are usually 106–120 centimetres or 3.5–4 feet. Farmers will groom their cows with special oil and conditioners that give these shaggy cows a “fluffy” appearance, hence their beloved nickname of “Fluffy Cows”.įully grown male Highland Cows can weigh up to 800 kilo or 1,800 pounds and female Highland Cows can weigh up to 500 kilo or 1,100 pounds.

Sometimes, Highland Cows are put on display for either competitions or selling purposes. Compared to other cow meat and chicken, Highland beef is much lower in cholesterol and calories, as well as being high in iron. The purest Highland Cow meat is rather expensive, due to its luxurious texture, juicy taste and high protein count. The meat is very lean, and recognized as premium grade beef. Highland cow meat is what keeps them so popular with farmers. Highland cows are usually brought up for their meat, which has a lower cholesterol count than other forms of beef. Although Highland cows are usually depicted as ginger, they can also be seen in a variety of other shades such as: yellow, red, brindle patterned (a brown/beige combination), dun (a light yellowish brown), white, black, and sometimes a silvery gray! Highland Cows have the longest hair of their cattle counterparts, making them easily recognizable. Their long hair is doubly thick, with the outside hiding the inner more oily hair. Highland Cows can be recognized by their uniquely shaped horns, long wooly coats in varying colors. Commonly mistaken for bulls, Highland Cows have distinctive features that set them apart from the more regularly seen cattle. Highland Cows are a very interesting animal found only in the Scottish Highlands and some parts of Europe as well as Australia and sometimes in North/South America. Simply let us know in your notes at check out, or email us at Highland Cow If you love farmhouse decor, or southwestern inspired home decor, then this Highland Cow Canvas is going to be an amazing addition to your home’s walls! Purchase as a gift for yourself, for a loved one, and for any occasion! As usual, we can always make adjustments to your canvas print such as names, a small message, or a special date if this is a gift to someone.

This stunning, high quality canvas features a Highland Cow facing head on while grazing in a grassy field against a backdrop of misty mountains. This stunning Highland Cow Canvas is exactly what you need to bring a little farmhouse, cozy culture into your home decor! This Highland Cow Canvas will look great in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, or anywhere else you would like to admire it.

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