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Highland coos are the oldest domesticated bovine, significantly due to their physical characteristics. Crossbreeding led to near extinction so we raise registered coos that retain all of the traits that make them unique and special, including the unaltered, broad horn span of males and females, as do the vast majority of highlanders. I have only met one person who polled a Highland they adopted because they were only familiar with other breeds and didn't realize it was not necessary. Highland bulls, steers, cows, and heifers use their horns to not only scratch themselves and each other and dig through bales of hay, they are also used in communication amongst the fold. This is a durable breed. Many ways they physically interact with each other would brutally injure a human so I train them to be safer with people to the extent that children have sat on the back of this black bull, Claymore. People with many years of experience in raising these cattle know that females are more aggressive than males. Bulls joust for rank, but cows can be lethal toward each other. Claymore broke the tips of both of his horns years prior to this video, so his are already trimmed. Yes, any animal with horns could severely damage property or other creatures. We have had far more issues with our Shetland rams wounding each other and busting through reinforced wooden doors and gates than with coos. We only cut the horns of our rams if they frequently get themselves hung up on fences, or if they become impacted as they grow, Otherwise, we also raise them traditionally as they have been for many centuries in Scotland.

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Sadly, we lost Gabe to old age. We now have only one alpaca, Mozart, who also likes the water hose but I have yet to capture a good video of him splashing.

The younger black bull, Claymore, actually broke the tips off of both of his horns. We don't poll or trim the horns of any of our bulls, steers, heifers, or cows. Not getting rid of my service dog.

When tourists come meet them in person, many comment their heads look similar to bison.

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They boys were excited to see each other after so long apart. Claymore had grown a lot and wanted to wrestle Higgins to see if he was as strong as his older buddy. They scratched each other a few times but neither required medical attention. Munchkin was also excited, he rarely barks. The wrestling drew a crowd, all of the other coos came over to watch.

During his first winter, his coat grew very long. This spring, some of his side hairs were about two and a half feet in length. His fur is also fluffy.

@@wildflowerfarmmccalliehigh5904 I use to raise highlander cattle.....I had one person who swore they were yaks....Fluffy they are....The hide on some of the steers was worth a pretty penny.....The long tuff from shedding out was used for spinning.. There meat is very delicious, different from other cattle....The texture, taste, very rich with nutrients....I feed crimped oats #2 alfalfa, year round.....I believe I will raise a herd of Buffalo 🦬 next..... Yellowstone Park may have a few wandering bison to get rid of, lol.....Best of Luck....

Yes. The flies are annoying but it is the horse flies that really bother them because they bite.

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Sterling now weighs well over 1,000 lbs and is growing into a handsome, stocky, musical bull. He loves to meet new people during our farm tours. He and other coos are currently for sale. You can find more videos and photos on the following page of our website: www.wild-flower-farm.com/mccallie-highland-coos/coos-for-sale.html

@@wildflowerfarmmccalliehigh5904 im happy to hear that!! always nice to see the newborn calf moving around on its own after the birth

These cattle are called Highland coos and come from Scotland. The weather in the highlands of Scotland can be extreme so their long hair developed as protection from the elements.

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No. Highland coos are the oldest domestic bovine on the planet, renowned for their adaptability, ruggedness, easy handling, and top quality meat, amongst other unique qualities. This hardy breed often goes from playful wrestling that would crush a human to gently grooming each other. In decades of breeding these animals we have never had an eye wound. They grow up used to having horns and communicate with each other by tapping. Coos often rely on each other to use their horns to scratch hard to reach itches. They are incredibly tough creatures and can seem brutal with each other, then so gentle with people I sit on their backs when they are lying down to rest. Scottish cattle are amazing.

He's over a year now and almost as tall as some of our smaller adults. He is enormous.

@@wildflowerfarmmccalliehigh5904 wow that's impressive, also I just read the description- can't believe I called it haha, wishing him the best