Kyle Hill Highlands

26/12/2025

Anyone going to be interested in a bull calf at weaning? Castrating them tomorrow if no interest

06/12/2025

03/12/2025

Boris getting his pedicure ready to go out with the ladies

03/10/2025

Archer checking on the 1st bull calf

03/10/2025

Well we are into the 2025 calving season, this little girl came 1st a day ahead of schedule then there was a break for a couple of days but things have started to ramp up in the last 2 days. 9 down 18 to go

06/09/2025

Couldn't have said it better ourselves

Charlotte and Ember (in the back). Charlotte will likely stay stunted from all the health challenges she faced at birth, but she’s doing great now. It’s something I always mention when the topic of “mini Highlands” comes up. More often than not, those animals being marketed as purebred minis are simply calves that ended up smaller because of a rough start, poor nutrition, or a mother who struggled to produce enough milk.

The truth is, a Highland’s size is shaped by genetics, health, and nutrition. Some calves will grow into big, robust cattle, while others like Charlotte stay small simply because of circumstances beyond their control. That doesn’t make them more valuable, and it’s not a trait that should be bred for.

As much as I love giving the sick ones a chance, the reality is they wouldn’t survive in nature. Breeding from the weak or stunted doesn’t improve the breed in the long run. Highland cattle are known for their hardiness, and that’s what should be preserved. Charlotte may never be prized breeding stock… but she can be a cute little pasture ornament.

04/08/2025

Loving these frosty mornings, cows are doing so well this winter, gonna be some big calves this year

03/06/2025

Millie loves a bum scratch.

03/06/2025

Young mobs breakfast time

26/05/2025

Boris of Kyle Hill

25/05/2025

Breakfast time on the chow crop

27/04/2025

Meet Millie, this Buxom lass is an 8 year old who unfortunately has scanned empty the last 2 years after she had calving difficulty in 2022. She is quiet & friendly & loves a good bum scratch (see earlier videos on the page). As we can't find the heart to dehorn her we would love to see her go to a forever home that understands she might never get in calf again.