Where good things come in small packages.
Miniature Highlands For Sale
Welcome to the journey of raising miniature Highlands! Currently we sell all of our mini Scottish Highland cattle in a private online auction, with a unique buy-now feature! Get ready because our next auction kicks off on Dec. 4, 2024, however the buy now is available as soon as the auction is live!!
Micro and mini Scottish Highlands are ideal for today's ever-evolving farming operations, offering all the benefits of full-sized cattle without the fuss or strain on your land or equipment
Our story began in 2019 with just five adorable Scottish Highland cattle. Our love for these charming animals, and the lifestyle we envisioned for our family, quickly inspired us to expand our herd. We diligently sought out the smallest and most exceptional Highlands from small farms nationwide. As our bulls produced calves, we selectively retained the tiniest ones with excellent conformation and hair, allowing us to continue reducing their size while enhancing the breed's natural beauty. Today, we proudly stand as one of the largest breeders of mini Scottish Highlands on the East Coast, and we can’t wait to share our passion with you!
Typically we conduct about 5 online auctions a year. We want you to have the utmost confidence in the auction process, and it is our goal to make this the easiest, most exciting, and fun pet purchase of your life! Check out the video above for a more detailed look at how our auctions work, book a farm tour, and be sure to watch our social media pages for updates! If we missed something don’t hesitate to ask!
1. Pick Your Highland Cow
The first step is deciding which micro or mini Scottish Highland cow will best suit you and your farm. If you are unsure, we are happy to help you with this process! You can see the full list of what Scottish Highlands and HighPark Cattle available on our auction platform, bid.cyrusridge.com.
2. Join The Auction
Registering for the auction is simple and quick. You can visit the auction platform from any web browser at bid.cyrusridge.com, or you can download our app by simply searching "Cyrus Ridge Farm" in your app store. You will create an account, then you will register for the auction you want to take part in!
3. Bidding
The bidding process is easy, transparent, and can be done from any device with internet access. You can purchase your Highland via the buy now option, or by being the highest bidder once the auction ends.
4. Deposit
Once the auction is complete, we will contact you to chat next steps! A deposit of 25% is required immediately following the auction. Payment can be accepted via credit card or wire transfer. This deposit is non-refundable. The balance will be due at pickup or before delivery.
5. Delivery
Congratulations, you have gained a new furry friend!! The final and most exciting step is meeting your new miniature Scottish Highland! You will have the option to chose if you would like for us to handle the transportation of your precious cargo, if you will be picking up the calf yourself, or if you will be using a third party shipper. Transportation can be a stressful event for Highland cattle of all ages, so this is an important decision that we will gladly help you navigate!
We have compiled a list of common questions for our auctions. You can check them out here.
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Retain a select few of our best calves to help generationally reduce the size of the calves born on our farm.
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Spend many, many hours a week interacting with each animal
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Began the hard work work of halter training (when applicable)
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Introduce farm visitors to our mini Scottish Highland breeding stock and Highland weaning calves
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Introduce each calf to different sounds, equipment, and children
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Any Highland calves born on our farm will have DNA testing done to confirm sire.
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The DNA test for your Highland will also verify if your calf carries the chondro gene, and other details that may be important to your breeding program
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Each animal will be registered with IMCBR
You will have an opportunity to see videos / photos of each calf, view the hard copies of the DNA results & registrations prior to purchasing, and visit the calves on the farm, if you desire.
Approx. May 14, 2025
Elanie
SOLD
Name: Elaine
Breed: Mini Highland
Sex: Female
Height at birth: 24"
Weight at birth: 39#
Chondro Status: Neg.
Registered with IMCBR
To view more info on the fall calves, or the buy now price, please visit our auction site at bid.cyrusridge.com or by downloading our app Cyrus Ridge Farm.
Elayna
SOLD
Name: Elayna
Breed: Mini Highalnd
Sex: Female
Height at birth: 20"
Weight at birth: 32#
Chondro Status: Neg.
Registered with IMCBR
To view more info on the fall calves, or the buy now price, please visit our auction site at bid.cyrusridge.com or by downloading our app Cyrus Ridge Farm.
Eleanor
SOLD
Name: Eleanor
Breed: Mini Highland
Sex: Female
Height at birth: 19"
Weight at birth: 37#
Chondro Status: Neg.
Registered with IMCBR
To view more info on the fall calves, or the buy now price, please visit our auction site at bid.cyrusridge.com or by downloading our app Cyrus Ridge Farm.
Esther
SOLD
Name: Esther
Breed: Mini HighPark
Sex: Female
Height at birth: 23"
Weight at birth: 35#
Chondro Status: Neg,
Registered with IMCBR
To view more info on the fall calves, or the buy now price, please visit our auction site at bid.cyrusridge.com or by downloading our app Cyrus Ridge Farm.
Emilio
SOLD
Name:Emilio
Breed: Mini Highalnd
Sex: Male
Height at birth: 20"
Weight at birth: 33#
Chondro Status: Positive
Registered with IMCBR
To view more info on the fall calves, or the buy now price, please visit our auction site at bid.cyrusridge.com or by downloading our app Cyrus Ridge Farm.
Ernesto
SOLD
Name: Ernesto
Breed: Mini Highland
Sex: Male
Height at birth: 19"
Weight at birth: 36#
Chondro Status: Pos.
Registered with IMCBR
To view more info on the fall calves, or the buy now price, please visit our auction site at bid.cyrusridge.com or by downloading our app Cyrus Ridge Farm.
See Past Sales On The Auction Site
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Registered with IMCBR
To view more info on the fall calves, or the buy now price, please visit our auction site at bid.cyrusridge.com or by downloading our app Cyrus Ridge Farm.
How We Determine Temperament On The Highlands We Sell
The Universal Cattle Docility Scale or “UCDS” was created based on the need to have a uniform rating system to portray the docility of the cattle being traded. In 2019 we created and implemented this system based on a program formerly known as BreedPlan. BreedPlan was developed for the commercial Angus cattle industry and has been used with much success for decades. While still in use, BreedPlan is expanded into a broader scope of cattle genetics. UCDS focuses solely on the temperament of the cattle.
Blended Ratings
Rating an animal may not be as simple as applying a single description. Some cows may fall into 2 or more of the rating categories. In this case a blended rating is used to best portray the personality of the cow.
Half Score
Use of a ½ score is acceptable when the animal is described by two consecutive rating descriptions in the UCDS. The half score is used to show a more accurate picture of the cow’s docility.
Example: 1.5 - A cow that is typically calm and accepts human contact untethered, but shows nervousness and resistance in the crush
Average Score
Use of an average score is used when the cow’s behavior is described by 2 or more rating descriptions that may or may not be in consecutive order on the UCDS. The rating is determined by taking the average of the applicable descriptions and applying a whole number preceded by the word “Average” or the abbreviation “AV”.
Example: Average 3 or AV3 – A cow who is will come to feed with a human within 2’ but attempts to jump a fence in an enclosure of under 20’ when human presence is in the same space.
To see the full document click HERE.