All rights reserved. AVAILABILITY IS CONSTANTLY CHANGING. A small or miniature cow, on the other hand, can cost anywhere from $1,800 to $3,500. heifer calf shown on the page. Zebu are a little smaller than your average normal-sized cattle and probably a little bigger than your bigger goats. She is a Mini Jersey/ Mini Zebu cross. How much room would they need? days. 37" 2017 Out of Jr & ZsaZsa. generation Sunnyfield Farm girl. What about the hump? Plus, theyre really cute, which draws a lot of attention from people.. You can get bottle babies from breeders who specialize in raising them as pets. $350Grey $350Grey/white/black paint $450Cows:Black and white heifer (registered) $700Grey cow w/banana horns (reg) $1100White cow with short horns (good milker and can be used as nurse cow) $1100 $350.00 Eastern Texas, TX 1 week ago Mini zebu - $500 (Martins Mill) Their small size makes them less intimidating for kids and easier to handle. Male bulls are typically larger than female cows, reaching 400-600 pounds and 300-400 pounds respectively. Male bulls are typically larger than female cows, reaching 400-600 pounds and 300-400 pounds respectively. Pour on dewormer, diatomaceous earth powder, and administering vaccines are easy to do without special equipment. She is a second Our animals are raise with No antibiotics, No hormones, andfree range pasture fed, offering hay in the off season. Our family farm is nestledon 60 acres located in Woods Cove in Scottsboro, Alabama. Showers is a second generation Sunnyfield Farm girl. He is the foundation of our miniature Zebu herd. is a THIRD prices vary depending on pedigree, size, color and sex. Emily and Isabella. They are also much less intimidating and easier to handle. We've sold to everyone, from the small urban farmer to the Central Park Zoo! They naturally possess a resistance to parasites and diseases. We are available to you long after you have closed the deal on your zebu. Though they are considered a rarer breed of cattle, the miniature zebu has become a favorite for many people. my IMZA# is 1306 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO LOOK ME UP IN THE HERD BOOK ON IMZA SITE. A good quality family milk cow may fetch a price in the $1,400 to $1,800 range. Aside from their size, one of the distinguishing characteristics is a well-developed hump, especially on the mature bull. ask for better bulls!~. Mostly kept as a hobby and only measuring under 42 inches tall, miniatures do have many advantages: Small efficient beef for "backyard beef." The Brahman's hump has evolved over time to help the animal survive in hot, arid conditions. They don't climb things, try to find any way possible to get out of a fence, old or new (except if the find better grass on the other side), nor need such a "complex" fence system to keep them in like you'd need with goats. gorgeous gal that we raised. Her momma In my opinion the mini cow fad is a scam and a high dollar sucker hustle. The Miniature Zebu cattle have not typically been bred for meat production, however the meat is very low-calorie and low in cholesterol. In 1893, several of the Miniature Zebu cattle appeared at the Chicago Worlds Fair. A bull may weigh up to 600 lbs. is a 2016 Zebu Bull calf. Will be around 38-39", Open IMCBA registration $950 Should be bred to Zuess for 2023 calf, TIG ZaFire is a graceful little red cow with a petite uniform build. Graycee, a beautiful silver cow with a petite uniform build. DAB Miss Pansy (pansy) Aug -2016 Size 33 Dual Reg, Sire- Buffalo Hill Beau Jangles 36 Blk/Wh loud paint, Light gray she has filled out nicely now, with a cute face, body and, Buffalo Hill Splash (splash) 8-2018 Size, Sire- Buffalo Hill Super Star 34.5 Tri colored Speckled, She is a very Dark red with some extra white in chest and flanks as well as a couple, white spots on her upper hip and hump. They still require a lot of care, like any other kind of cattle, McKnight said. Watkin SFF Red Hot aka TIG Zebull Sr, best bull we have had the pleasure of knowing. purchaseMiniature Zebu as well. Sunnyfield's Polka Dot They are strong animals and frequently used as draught and riding animals, they are also used for meat and milk production. Watch the video below to learn more about our breeding program. All of the cattle used in our program at Texas Compact Cattle Company have been tested and deemed dwarfism free, which allows us to assure you that all of our calves will also be negative for these genes. Nice hump and head for a young bull, carries for spots. internal and external parasites. 1998. Miniature Cows are about half the size of a normal size cow. My bull, at over 2 years old is slightly taller than my Great Pyrenees dog. featured on Animal Planet! Beautiful red Spotted Heifer Splash 2018, Splash is a very flashy little red pottedMiniature Zebu heifer from ZsaZsa and JR (photo below) Easy going, 36" tall. They harmoniously share pasture space with chickens, goats, dogs, ducks, and sheep. A lot of questions I know, so thanks for sparing the time to answer them! Nice hump and head, over all uniform build. These cattle typically range between 250-600 pounds at maturity. with starting or growing your farm by offering advice and These mini cows can be right at your home because they are smaller and easy to maintain. Miniature Zebu Cattle For Sale - LITTLE BIT OF HEAVEN FARMS Miniature Zebu We have a very calm herd .all bulls and cows will follow you anywhere! This lovely DARK red girl is the color/quality you dont often see in the reds. 37" Tall 4/15, Stocky, small, beautiful horns and perfect hump. The hump also serves as a reservoir of fat. A shed may be sufficient for them, depending on where you live. His sire is a Permanent Many of the professional couples that are moving out of the cities and occupying those 3 to 5 acre mini ranchettes are looking for four legged lawn mowers. What should I expect? Price: $600.00 Mini Registered Zebu Bulls $500 and $600 Nice quality, small great for Breeding, Jr Rodeo or just pasture pets. excellent cow for us and we thoroughly enjoy this old gal! . $500 . $500 to $2000, while the average cost of a RFP miniature zebu heifer calf is. Mature cows weigh 300 to 500 lbs, and mature bulls weigh 400 to 600 lbs. Miniature Zebu Cattle are an excellent choice for your homestead or family farm. Miniature Texas Longhorn. Mature Size Miniature Zebu are not to exceed 42" behind their hump. They make great pets because they are so calm and friendly. We kept her for her disposition, size and body type. We retained her 2016 Miniature Zebus come in an array of colors including cream, gray, black, red, and spotted. In 2016 we introduced mini zebu to our farm. Zebu For Sale - Stormy Hill Farms Interested in purchasing a miniature zebu? Sorrento, Florida, 32776. For these people, small-breed cattle may be a more viable alternative, even though the miniature cow costs more initially. Our zebu produce a variety of colors and our bloodlines go back to the original zebu brought to the US. These little bovines make marvelous pets. Purchase animals that you like and want to have, not for the purpose of just making money. $1500 to $3000. her years. White Tail Farm peanut (Pixie) 7-2019 Size currently 28.5 Dual reg. International Miniature Zebu Association cattle, however, are measured behind their Brahma-type humps and mustn't exceed 42 inches at 3 years of age. Both bulls and cows have horns of moderate size. How much land do you need for a mini zebu? M, iniature Zebu Cattle are an excellent choice for your homestead or family farm. Miniature Zebus are 34 to 42 inches tall at maturity. Friendly Service We've been raising zebu for almost 15 years. The 2,000 pound Limousin bulls trotting out of the arena at the National Western Stock Show on Tuesday towered over the miniature Zebu shuffling in. Very gentle, would eat from your hands. LOCATED IN MARSHFIELD, MISSOURI. You do not own Miniature Zebus, they own you. They come in a variety of colors, including Bulldog dwarfism is a lethal genetic defect of Miniature Zebu cattle. breedings, that means a limited amount of calves available for The ears are erect, not pendulous, and sprout small to moderate sized horns. Her sire is Saving pasture space and feed, also less freezer and refrigerator space needed. Nice uniform build, so calm, passive and easy going. We have a very small closed, disease freeherd. And is definitely the best of both breeds! As mentioned, our primary goal is to breed for great IMCBR reg, nicelittle girl with calm temperament. Kierra and RJ and practicing both packing and packing panniers with the Zebu. Grand Champion is 33" tall. sale. Miniature cattle breeds ~ A small or miniature cow, on the other hand, can cost anywhere from $1,800 to $3,500. Lifespan. Sunnyfield Farm's camera out so took this not set up shot of them, nice! Costume contests, therapy animals, and more! Lil Miss Emily is 36" tall. It appears that the smaller the animal, the older they are when they first breed. Newborns are only 15-22 pounds and 16-18 inches tall. Their highly active sub-dermal twitching muscles and sweat glands are behind these characteristics. Very gentle, would eat from your hands. It takes almost three years for a Miniature Zebu to reach full development. They enjoy corn, of course, as well as oats, barley, wheat, sorghum, and soybeans. Welcome to the Wonderful World of Miniature Everything! Miniature Zebu Cattle - Zebu For Sale Miniature Zebu Bull "Rocket" 32" tall Watch on SOLD ZEBU WELCOME TO ZEBU CATTLE COMPANY LOCATED IN MARSHFIELD, MISSOURI RANDOM PHOTOS ONE OF OUR HERD SIRES: "ROCKET" THE REST OF THE HERD IMZA Updated: 5/11/2022 ZEBU BOTTLE BABIES FOR SALE Miniature Zebu Cattle We occasionally purchase Miniature Zebu as well. The Miniature Zebu was established as a breed in the United States with the formation of the International Miniature Zebu Association, a breed registry, in 1991. The name "Zebu" is derived from the Tibetan word "ceba", which A leopard can be only about 3 1/2 feet tall and weigh up to 600 pounds, making it a very small, powerful, and small animal. They are lovable and practical! If cared for properly, the life expectancy can be around twenty to twenty-five years. world immensely and has produced exceptional progeny throughout The Miniature Zebu is known for very good longevity and fertility. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. IMCBR reg, A beautiful 2020 silver heifer born 3-27-20. Typically, they have been raised for zoological gardens, breeding farms, show, producing milk and even to keep as pets. nice little girl. a Lovely light Silver gray with breed type and gentle personality. 4 yr old 37", MINIATURE ZEBU calves Available for Sale 2022. Mulberry Acres Farm (317) 414-0491. Mini zebu can be quite small. Miniature Zebus have shorter, less pendulous ears. They are measured at the withers behind the hump and cannot exceed 42 inches tall at three years of age. IMCBR reg ZsaZsa a beautiful 2015 red cow with a nice uniform build. is a nice little black heifer with a petite uniform build. The animal must be under forty-two inches or three and a half feet (measured at wither point) at time of full development. She is a nicelittle girl with a gentle soul, calves easy every year. How much land do you need for a mini cow? Welcome to Mulberry Acres Farm (317) 414-0491. . ZEBU BOTTLE BABIES ARE HERE! They are available in a variety of colors. You can go to the breeds official website for more information. However, as they produce substantially less milk than an average cow, you could be able to get away with milking them once per day. The dewlap (neck) is loose skin to aid in dissipating heat. herd of Miniature Sunnyfield's Purebred and crossbred animals can be registered with The International Miniature Cattle Breeds Registry Inc., though all registrations are temporary until cattle reaches maturity. Makes nice strong small calves, nice horn and hump. Miniature Zebu Stormy Hill Farms Pistol Pete Miniature Zebu Stormy Hill Farms Cooper Miniature Zebu Stormy Hill Farms Conner Miniature Zebu Stormy Hill Farms Demi Miniature Zebu Stormy Hill Farms Archie Miniature Zebu Stormy Hill Farms Lamborghini We have miniature Zebu availablethroughout the year. Gray is the most common. prices vary depending on pedigree, size, color and sex. International Miniature Zebu Association 17602 Old Stage Road Carson, VA 23830 (407) 717-0084 imzainfo@gmail.com Stocky, small, beautiful horns and perfect hump. they are born, and a moderate dewlap and ears that point Similar to their larger counterparts, you will want to make sure to milk your mini cow twice a day at a specific schedule. All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy, is a very flashy little red pottedMiniature Zebu heifer from ZsaZsa and JR (photo below) Easy going, 36" tall. Offering top-quality Registered Foundation Pure Miniature Zebu and Miniature Texas Longhorn cattle for sale at all times. An adult Miniature Zebu should not exceed 42 inches when measured right behind the hump. Miniature zebu cattle at Munchranch in Texas The Zebu A true miniature bovine. Miniature cows cost $1,800 to $3,500 depending on the size, markings, and color. This heritage breed goes back to 3,000 BC where they were used as draft animals and family milk cows. Miniature Zebu cattle originate in India and are native this size. Nice little red Mini Zebu Bull Calf. What do they eat? They are great for small RVB Miss Daisys Flower (daisy) 7-2015 Size- 33 Dual Reg. Email us with details contact us. Sunnyfield's Sweet Rose Miniature Zebu calves average 15-22 pounds at birth and are typically between 16-20" tall. Email us with details. Other miniature breeds were bred down for novelty from larger animals. Some of the other characteristics promoted by breeders are that this breed has a long life span, living 20 plus years with good care. A good solid barbed wire fence, steel panels, or wood board fence that they can't jump over or crawl under is sufficient. Her sire was our past show bull and he was featured on Animal Bogle Farms, Florida, Member of AMZA, IMZA, Florida Miniature Zebu Association, for Sale at all times Miniature Longhorns, Miniature Zebu Call for pricing! IMCBR registration Jessie James, a beautiful silver bull with a gentle soul and uniform build. It is also rich in butterfat. who was born and raised here on Around here you can get decent bull calfs to bulls for about $350, sometimes a lot cheaper. We couldn't Bulls and cows are normally priced on the higher sides of the. We kept her for her disposition, size and body type. Miniature Zebu are not to exceed 42" behind their hump. Thank you for visiting our site and feel free to Miniature, in this case, meaning 400 to 450 pounds. They are usually gray or red in color, have horns, and loose skin. On windy or cold days they prefer to spend their time inside a shelter. She has contributed to the Zebu Mini zebu can be quite small. Their small size makes them less intimidating for kids and easier to handle. It is strived for good muscularity of the cows, especially in the back area, as well as good to very good muscularity of the bulls on the back, haunch and shoulder. If you have never seen a miniature zebu calf in person, you will be amazed at their small size. great-great grandsire is a Permanent Grand Champion show bull! In Iowa you may be able to use alfalfa. excellent heat resistance and tolerate hot climates as well as A zebus lifespan is approximately twenty years. As long as you furnish them with the proper housing in the winter months, they will do fine. Hello from The Freeman's Farm! Home of Farm Fresh Vegetables, Free Range Eggs & Mini Dairy Cows . Nov 25, 2009. Goldie 30 inches tall born in 2014. The best part is that you dont need to own a farm anymore to have a cow! is a gorgeous black with minimal white painted Zebu. They are so extremely petite, almost fawn like. Expensive fencing, equipment, and housing are not necessary. She is out Born 4-24-21 Will be around 38-39" IMCBA, From Onyx & Zeus 3/4 Mini Zebu * 1/4 Mini Jersey, A beautiful tiny little red and white bull born 4-12-20. We even provide nationwide delivery for a reasonable fee. This can help you gauge age. Annie E is 35" tall. nicelittle girl. Calves tend to be small so the zebu cattle have almost no calving difficulties. Miniature Zebus produce milk with A2 Protein. They don't need a lot of space, as they eat very little and are easy to get fat. generation Sunnyfield Farm baby. sitter. The breed standard is not to exceed 42 inches tall, when measured behind the hump, but there's no minimum. Sunnyfield's Twist of Contact Us: Rick Bogle. This type of climate allowed the breed to develop a higher heat tolerance and insect resistance in comparison to most European cattle breeds. As a dairy producer, they produce a gallon of milk that is high in butterfat. ** Humps start out small, and grow as the animal matures. These cattle typically range between 250-600 pounds at maturity. They also calve easy, and are excellent mothers. How much land do you need for a mini Zebu? Natural grazing ability produces the healthiest animals. We believe he is the first full belted AMZA Foundation Zebu calf. Typically, they have been raised for zoological gardens, breeding farms, show, producing milk and even to keep as pets. Senior Show Bull and his dam is HCK You are using an out of date browser. Check out our animals listed below or . Dark Gray w/ several moon spots, calm, sweet and can be handled by anyone our first and farm favorite girl. They are more resistant than other breeds to We offer the smallest and best quality animals available anywhere. Miniature Zebu Cattle are measured at their withers, behind the hump and not to exceed 42" at three years of age. What is the best selling over-the-counter allergy medication. There are more than twenty breeds of this cow so their price may differ. Their small size makes them less intimidating for kids and easier to handle. Sunnyfield's Sugar is a Fresh mix of social lifehacks and guidlines. It is normal for a heifer to give birth to her first calf around 30 to 36 months of age. He is the foundation of our miniature Zebu herd. They have During the winter season or any cold weather they require shelter. Baxter was one of our bottle raised calves in 2010, and in return he is just Miniature Zebu's are 34 to 42 inches tall at maturity. for looking at our select is out of our 1998 cow and Bobby Twist. They are believed to have originated in Southern India. Calm and gentle enough for anyone to show including our small/young grand kids. Schocker says on average, it takes about an acre of land to raise one regular sized cow. 2022 Smokey Valley Kennel llc. He was sired by our previous black Libby is a "big" pet and she is our calf baby Lowlines (Miniature Angus) may be 42 . 37" 2017. Nice hump and head for a young bull, carries for spots. The bottom line is we raise Miniature Zebu cattle because we love them, not just to make a profit. This breed is actually one of the oldest known cattle breeds, dating back to 6000 BC. IMCBR reg, nicelittle girl with calm temperament. conformation, beautiful color, excellent temperament, and a Gorgeous head, color, and very well put together. https://818a89.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_1351.mp4. we have time to handle and imprint each calf. In fact, Brahmans were crossbred up from original bos indicus lines to produce larger animals. repeat customers. As we limit our and white bull "Bobby Twist". 5 talking about this. But usually, they cost between $500 to USD 12000. Many families want to own cattle but are intimidated I am kinda on a budget, so although I am looking for quality I want the best price! The breed standard is not to exceed 42 inches tall, when measured behind the hump, but theres no minimum. Right picture Indy, Daisy, Ruby, Silver, Pansy, Blossom, Maymay, Moonpie. Do Mini Highland Cows Make Good Pets? They've brought a lot of fun into our lives and we want to share that with others. Her sire was a former show bull. Her sire is a Permanent Grand Champion Shown as a calf to her mature color. breed of miniature cattle and one of the oldest, dating back to Miniature Zebus have always been a small, completely natural breed and not the result of dwarfism or altered genetics. A common feature for the male bull is to have a well-developed black shaded hump. She is a Mini Jersey/ Mini Zebu cross. We stay in touch long after the sale and often see On windy or cold days they prefer to spend their time inside a shelter. imported into the United States. Hello from The Freeman's Farm! Will be around 38-39" Open IMCBA registration $950 Should be bred to Zuess for 2023 calf They have the Brahman look except a miniature zebus ears are erect rather than pendulous. Miniature Zebus are intelligent, gentle, easy to handle, docile, highly social, have a strong herd instinct, and are happy in groups. The animal must be under forty-two inches or three and a half feet (measured at wither point) at time of full development. An average Miniature Zebu steer will provide approximately 250 pounds of meat. Sunnyfield's April 38" dob: 5/2016 IMCBR reg, Mini Zebu Heifer * AVAILABLE * Born 4-24-21Nice little silver Mini Zebu heifer. They are also resistant to flies, due to active sub-dermal twitches. Miniature Zebus are shown in their natural state requiring no clipping, blow drying, or shearing. 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