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16 Places With Highland Cows For Sale In California

By: Author Dejan

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If you’re interested in buying a highland cow in California, there are several places to consider. In this article, you will find a lot of breeders registered with the American Highland Cattle Association. Still, not all of them will have calves available – you will need to contact them directly for more information.

Known for their adaptability to harsh climates, low-maintenance requirements, and their ability to produce lean, flavorful beef, they have become increasingly popular as a breed of choice for farmers and ranchers.

Whether you’re looking for a pet, a source of milk or meat, or a unique addition to your property, here’s the list of places with highland cows for sale in California. 

Highland Cow Breeders in California

Breeder NameLocationContact NumberWebsite
Mullenax Ranch Tehachapi, CA661-238-3072www.mullenaxranch.com 
C2 Miniature Highland Cattle Co  Fresno, CA 559-250-2767www.minicattleco.com
Long Meadow Ranch Saint Helena, CA 707-963-4555 www.longmeadowranch.com

1. Mullenax Ranch 

  • Address: Tehachapi, California 93561
  • Phone: 661-238-3072 
  • Email: mullenax.info@gmail.com 
  • Website: www.mullenaxranch.com
  • Social Media: Facebook and Instagram
  • Price: $2,000-$10,000 – more information available on inquiry

Mullenax Ranch is a highland cattle breeder from Tehachapi CA. This small family-owned farm raises and sells Scottish highland cattle, Nigerian dwarf goats, poultry, waterfowl, sheep, and others. 

Mullenax Ranch offers both registered and unregistered highland calves and their price ranges from $2,000 to $10,000. Payments are in cash only at pick-up; you can pay for deposits ($500) via cash or checks. 

You will need to pay a non-refundable deposit to reserve a calf – they do not require you to have previous cattle ownership which is excellent if you are thinking of starting a herd of your own for the first time. However, you will still need another animal as they do not sell to ‘single cow households’.  

They might offer to transport your animal for an additional fee – contact them for more details. Visit their website to read more about their sales policy and available animals. 

2. C2 Miniature Highland Cattle Co 

  • Address: Fresno, California 93737 
  • Phone: 559-250-2767 
  • Email: minicattle@yahoo.com
  • Website: www.minicattleco.com
  • Social Media: Facebook and Instagram
  • Price: Starting at $6,500 – more information available on inquiry

C2 Miniature Highland Cattle is located in the Central Valley of Fresno, CA. They raise and sell miniature and micro miniature Highland cattle. 

Their heifers start at $7,000, and steers at $6,500; for pricing on their bulls, you will need to contact them directly. They require a $2,500 non-refundable deposit to hold a calf for you; the rest of the payment needs to be made by the pickup time or before shipping. 

3. Long Meadow Ranch 

  • Address: 738 Main St Saint Helena, California 94574
  • Phone: 707-963-4555
  • Email: visit@longmeadowranch.com
  • Website: www.longmeadowranch.com
  • Social Media: Facebook and Instagram
  • Price: More information available on inquiry

If you are looking for highland beef, Long Meadow Ranch can be an interesting option. According to their website, they raise grass-fed Highland cattle and have one of the largest herds in California with several hundred animals; they are also members of the American Highland Cattle Association. Contact them directly for more information as they might also sell live calves, not just meat.

Other Highland Cattle Breeders In Ohio

Here are several more breeders registered with the American Highland Cattle Association. They do not have a website, so we can’t guarantee that they offer any highland cows for sale – make sure to call (at appropriate hours) or email them and ask about the available animals.

OwnerFarm NameAddressPhoneEmail
Nancy Galin Pure Country Highlands Ranch Montague, CA 530-356-3008purecountry@outlook.com
Chip Hess n/aRedding, CA 530-410-1634chiphess48@gmail.com
Dane, Honey & Bob Justman Triple J RanchCotati, CA 818-859-2025 danejustman@gmail.com
Dorothy Kleinhammer n/aCayucos, CA 805-470-9292tdgranny@hotmail.com
Roger Hall Broken Arrow RanchWoodside, CA 650-747-0265n/a
Elaine & Manfred Krankl Sine Qua Non Ventura, CA 805-649-3475e@sinequanonwines.com
Cary & Tracy Losson Losson Ranch & VineyardSanta Ynez, CA 805-720-8578tracy@lossonranch.com
Michael & Alice McElfresh Red Thistle RanchLivermore, CA 925-447-5582 and 925-447-5582 redthistleranch@gmail.com
Rick & Evelyn Putnam Centaur Farms Cattle Company Paso Robles, CA 213-590-2724rickputnam100@gmail.com
Alexis Smith Smith Service RanchRio Linda, CA 916-335-5066 smith.service.ranch@gmail.com
Leslie Snyder Flying Heart RanchMoorpark, CA 805-532-1622leslie_lee@roadrunner.com
Shelly Stringer Stag RanchMcAuthur, CA 650-743-1871saprkp@gmail.com
Tammy Van Vliet Van Vliet Ranch Atwater, CA209-355-5616 cowgrlz68s@aol.com

Additional Listing Information

Can’t Find The Right Highland Cow To Buy in CA?

Feel free to check our list of breeders in Alabama (AL), Arizona (AZ), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Indiana (IN), Kentucky (KY), Michigan (MI), Missouri (MO), North Carolina (NC), Ohio (OH), Oklahoma (OK), Oregon (OR), Pennsylvania (PA), Tennessee (TN), Texas (TX), and Utah (UT).

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Summary

And there you have it! 16 places with highland cows for sale in California (CA).

Highland cattle, with their shaggy coats, long horns, and gentle temperament, have become increasingly popular as a breed of choice for farmers and ranchers. They are known for their adaptability to harsh climates, low-maintenance requirements, and their ability to produce lean, flavorful beef.

Make sure to call (at reasonable hours) and check if the seller currently has animals available for sale, see them in person, or request a video call verification, before paying for anything in advance. There are many scammers out there.

We take our cattle directory seriously – send us a message if we’ve helped you find a proper animal or if you had any negative experiences with any of the breeders mentioned here.

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