![]() The gentleman that answered the door was a very nice young man and willing to talk to us. Curiosity getting the better of us, we decided to stop and inquire. Then one day we went by a farm on the highway that raised Highland cattle and though we had been by there a few times in the past we had only seen the prehistoric looking animals once. We were not really interested in purchasing a bull and the Highlander breed came with a hefty price tag for a lawn mower. We had no luck finding a Highland bull to breed our heifers with. That sounded real good for a couple that intended on retiring! We were also aware that Highland beef is 70% lower in cholesteral than most other beef breeds, even lower than poultry if raised naturally. Some of their characteristics are that they have lower birth weight, ease of calving and rarely needing help with birthing. During all our research on cattle we had become more and more intrigued by the very old, very intelligent, "Scottish Highland" breed. Of course we had to find a bull to breed them with. Over time we decided to breed our little "lawn mowers" and double their duty. We have no idea what breed or mix of breeds they are, but "DUSTY ROSE & DARLA" have brought us a great deal of laughs.worry over their first calves.and joy when they greet us with their bellows. Two heifers as different as night and day. We wound up getting two, 4 month old heifers, so that the one would not be lonely. The fourth time, determined not to come back without a "heifer", we borrowed a trailer to cinch the decision. ![]() We went to the auction barn three times previous to making our decision. So for the next year we researched, observed, learned and continued to mow. The minute we got there we knew we had a lot to learn. What a great idea, we would also be raising our own grass-fed beef in the meantime! So off we go to the local auction barn.without a clue as to what we were doing. ![]() and our homestead also.we decided that we could use a cow to help keep the overgrowth down. Upon retirement, we had 5 fenced acres of grassland with a small wooded area and a 6 stall barn. we are not your typical cow ranchers either. Here at "Double D Scottish Highland Farm" we consider our Scottish Highlanders pets. Well you've come to the right place, as any owner of the Highland breed will easily talk "till the cows come home" about them. Since you are here you've no doubt acquired some previous knowledge of this graceful and beautiful animal and wish to know more. ~ Thank you for visiting our Scottish Highland website.
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