They use their horns to scrape off snow and find the grass underneath to graze. Don’t let their giant horns fool you, these creatures are just as friendly as they look. Bulls have thicker, wider, shorter horns that curve forward with an upward rise toward the top. Cows and bulls both have horns that can grow up to 3-4 feet! The cow’s horns point upward and are small and slender. You can differentiate between the two sexes by their horns. The Highland cattle that are most commonly seen throughout the Treasure Valley are rusty-ginger in color, but there are actually 7 other colors of Highlands including red, yellow, black, white, dun, silver, and brindle. Adapting to these conditions was key to the survival of the Highland breed. Typically, there are dairy cows and meat cows but another special quality of the Highland cow is that they can be both! They double as a dairy cow and their milk is typically rich with a high butterfat content. Scottish Highland cattle are named for the Highlands region of Scotland, which is very remote and known for its harsh conditions, especially during winter. Their meat is still well-marbled and tender, making them a high-quality beef. Because of this they are a leaner cow with 40% less fat and cholesterol than normal cattle. Since they do have so much fur, they don’t rely on a high-fat content to keep them warm, as normal cattle do.
Basically, they have built-in snow jackets! But during the summer, they actually shed some of their coat, to survive the heat. Highland cows have a double coat – a bottom layer that is softer and finer to keep them warm, and a topcoat that is longer and more coarse to keep off the snow and the rain. One of the first things you may notice on these cows is their furry, bed-head like coat. They are actually the first registered breed of cattle in the world! These cows have adapted to the cold harsh winter weather, and not only are they able to survive in it, they actually thrive in it. Highland cows originate from Scotland in a mountainous, cold, harsh region called Highland, hence the name. Idaho just so happens to be the third-largest dairy producer in the nation! There are dairy cows (the spotted ones), meat cows (the black and brown ones), but have you ever noticed the fuzzy cows with the wooly coats, and large horns? Besides them being picture perfect, these cows are fascinating animals. Our Australian Shepherd who brought so much joy to othersĪs a Therapy Dog for 10 of his 12 years of life.You’ve probably noticed that there is no shortage of cows in Idaho. I still remember the night he was born and now he is back where he begun life. He had a very sweet disposition and loved and put up with all of the critters I stuck him with over his 18 years. It was a hard decision to make but now he is in greener pastures pain free. Logan lost his hard battle with chronic Lyme. Sweetpea doing her job cleaning weeds off the fence line We could not of asked for a more well mannered gentleman who amazed many that came for farm visits. He would always come up to me in the pasture to visit and get brushed. Joy to have around in his 9 years with us.Īs a baby we used to go for walks down the road and as he got older He is what got us started in raising cattle and has been a
T-Bone, our beloved Mini Hereford bull has moved on to greener pastures. Harley loving the attention from the kids Harley having his first chiropractic adjustment They get daily attention and love getting brushed and fed treats. They have lush grass to eat in the summer and all the home grown hay they can eat in the winter. Our cattle are raised naturally on pasture year round. BIRCH LAKE FARM - Scottish Highland Cattle - Highland cattle for saleĪt Birch Lake Farm we raise both registred and unregistered Scottish Highland cattle.
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