Reserve from a small, hand-raised fold — halter-started & health-checkedNow taking reservations & waitlist spots for upcoming calvesNationwide transport arranged · we ship Australia, USA & New ZealandA refundable holding deposit secures your calf until weaning

Rare · Hand-raised · Australia · Est. 2022

Miniature Highland Cattle in Australia — Rare, Hand-Raised, Ready to Reserve

Micro and miniature Highland heifers, steers and breeding pairs, raised gently and halter-started for their new homes. Registered lines, honest chondro testing, and rare colours worth waiting for.

The rarest colours in the country

Silver, White & Brindle — Bred Selectively, Sold Rarely

Our fold is small on purpose. Every calf is handled daily and placed only when the home is right.

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Reserve With a Refundable Deposit

Enquire, reserve, and we continue training while you prepare — then collect or we arrange transport.

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Hand-raisedHalter-started & handled daily
DocumentedChondro-tested · health records
CompliantPIC & NLIS transfer handled
WelcomeFarm visits by appointment

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Foundation breeding stock

Breeding Foundation

Registered heifers, cows in calf and pairs to start or elevate your own program.

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Paddock Companions

Gentle desexed steers and settled pets — ideal for lifestyle blocks and first-time owners.

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Why The Highland Fold

Small fold. Serious standards.

Founded in 2022, The Highland Fold is a boutique Australian breeder — not a volume operation. We keep the fold small on purpose, so every calf is handled daily, halter-started, and truly ready for its new home. We test for chondro and share the results, document health and lineage, and place an animal only when the home is right.

Silver, white and brindle heifers are among the rarest in the country, and we breed selectively toward them — for buyers who want a genuine paddock standout, and for programs building on honest, verifiable genetics.

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How reserving works

Considered, not a checkout

1

Enquire

Tell us your location, acreage, experience and which calf caught your eye.

2

Reserve

A refundable holding deposit secures your calf, confirmed with a simple contract.

3

Wean & train

We wean gently over ~4 weeks and continue halter and handling work.

4

Collect

Collect from the farm, or we coordinate a trusted carrier — quoted by distance.

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Questions buyers ask

Are miniature Highlands real?

Yes. True miniatures are selectively bred over generations to mature under set heights — micro Highlands stay under about 91cm. Honest breeders test and document height and genetics, so ask for records; a cheap 'mini' is often a standard calf sold young.

How much does a miniature Highland cost in Australia?

Premium registered, rare-colour and micro or chondro animals typically sit in the thousands and rise with rarity, colour and breeding potential. Heifers cost more than steers. Each listing on this site shows its own 'from' price plus GST.

What do I need to own one?

You'll need a PIC (Property Identification Code) and an NLIS transfer — we guide you through both. Cattle are herd animals, so plan for at least two, with good fencing, shelter and fresh water on suitable acreage.

Do you deliver Australia-wide?

Yes. We coordinate a trusted livestock carrier and quote transport by distance, and we also arrange export enquiries to the USA and New Zealand. You're always welcome to collect from the farm by appointment.

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