Scottish Highlanders & HUGE Discovery in 106-Year-Old Farm Pasture

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  • @missybarnes7348
    @missybarnes7348 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    What an incredibly picturesque scene with the Highlanders in the front and the mountains in the back. Beautiful!

  • @RachelWarren66
    @RachelWarren66 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We had these on my moms farm and the babies are adorable. We had one that we had to bottle feed and he was the nicest cow.

  • @mariemiller8740
    @mariemiller8740 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love the Highland cows so beautiful when we went to Scotland a few years ago we went to an island called Iona and the Highland cows were just on side of road eating the grass beautiful

  • @Nancy-zk9dj
    @Nancy-zk9dj ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I raised Scottish Highland cattle for several years. I loved them all SO much!
    So beautiful, so fun to interact with. I would let them out in the mornings, the babies would do a group lap around the pasture!
    We had a bull, Winston
    So majestic! We would put a round bale on the ground, cut off the netting and Winston would unroll it for the girls.
    Yes, don't ever trust them totally! Especially when they have new babies. Sometimes they're OK with you, sometimes not!
    You're going to love them! ❤️

  • @janieclaypool9842
    @janieclaypool9842 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Highlanders are adorable! I, too, would be trying to pet them and be friends with them, etc!

  • @dlgrilli
    @dlgrilli ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My husband is from Scotland and whenever we go back to visit his family I always have to stop and watch the highland cows (coos) in the fields. They really are cute! A few years ago Scotland had a heat wave, I remember his cousin telling us about them losing cows from the heat.

  • @dirtroaddee3192
    @dirtroaddee3192 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You made me laugh with the "I just want to hug them" line. Same, girl, same. I can't tell you how many times my son has rolled his eyes over how I would baby talk and love on his show cows. 😆

  • @mio.giardino
    @mio.giardino ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I didn’t think that the Highland cattle were that small, kind of cool and yes they are cute!
    When you’re ready to work on that little cabin please go over the area with a metal detector and see if there’s any treasures hidden below the soil 😊

  • @shellyek6237
    @shellyek6237 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Highland cattle are my favorite! Cutest little cows ever!

  • @gwenanislandfamilybygrace5956
    @gwenanislandfamilybygrace5956 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I live on one of the Scottish Hebrides islands and in the summer tourists stop their cars in the middle of the road to take photos of the highland cows. Your views are beautiful 😊

  • @johnfitbyfaithnet
    @johnfitbyfaithnet ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We have a Highlander/Aberdeen bull, mini! He's awesome and is 9 months old. So ready to see his babies

  • @Christina-cq6hq
    @Christina-cq6hq ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love Highlanders! They're my favorite breed! I would love to sit and just watch them too!

  • @diannemiller4754
    @diannemiller4754 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such lovely cattle. Are you able to milk them? I have only seen one other TH-cam channel raise them.
    The cabin idea is so cool!!

  • @anitawitt84
    @anitawitt84 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I love your excitement & energy-and I was wondering how on earth you had so much energy. 42. That’s how!! Still, you inspire even those of us older, who are using our energy to its fullest.

  • @infantryblack
    @infantryblack ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have highlands and I love them! We can hug on all of our highlands. We live in the Arkansas Ozarks and they do great on our hills. They do have the cutest calfs. At the moment we have a brown teddy bear and 2 silver calfs. Their birthing process so far has been VERY easy! With the Angus cattle we have to help at times but flawless so far with the Highlands. We have our own bull and he throws the greatest calfs.

  • @cindynielson4231
    @cindynielson4231 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your excitement is so contagious! I love your new herd. I have seen so many videos that they use the black & white photo of the Highlanders for decor, I prefer the real deal.👏👍 I can't wait for babies! What a great find for the one room cabin. Never a dull moment with you discovering this new property. TFS 🥰🐮

  • @Itsabountifullife
    @Itsabountifullife ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are so correct, we were looking at two different AirBnBs in Germany. One had Highland cows on the property and one did not, we so booked the one with the adorable hairy cows. 🐮We can not wait to make our visit to Germany this summer and take lots of pictures. My plan is to take my favorite picture of the Highland cows and put it on a canvas and hang it in our bedroom when we come back.
    I love to see and hear your excitement.

  • @jamiegeorge4788
    @jamiegeorge4788 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They are an AMAZING breed... they do so well during the winter months! We love ours!

  • @jodyporter6086
    @jodyporter6086 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When we went to the highlands of Scotland one of the tour stops was a farm with Highland coo’s. They are so cute.

  • @chuckfessler2572
    @chuckfessler2572 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've been intrigued by the Scottish Hilanders for decades myself. Thanks for the great video and good luck with them.

  • @doubleglfarms9750
    @doubleglfarms9750 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hello Melissa! LOVE the Highlander cattle!! Us girls just got our own little herd and we are in love!!❤ Thank you for being an inspiration in homesteading! We are also a homesteading, homeschooling, YouTubing family! We appreciate how this community helps each other and shares the good and the bad…the successes and the failures…which we call education!

  • @amydurham1150
    @amydurham1150 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The cabin site resembles an old smoke house used to hang meat. We had a similar one on our property. So very cool! Love the new ideas for it. Can’t wait to see what you do!

    • @abbiebarnes2200
      @abbiebarnes2200 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We had a smoke house that would be considered a quaint cabin in this day and age never thought of that!

    • @ARasputinaFan
      @ARasputinaFan ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here; ours is barely standing and needs repairs.

  • @jscott0174
    @jscott0174 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The highlanders, The view, The passion and excitement you have 😍🥰 Such and beautiful vibe! Thanks for sharing ❤️

  • @elizabeththequeen943
    @elizabeththequeen943 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was told that heritage breed bulls are much more mellow than hybrid breeds. I raise Lineback cattle and the bulls, although twice the size of the cows, are super easy to be around and even tempered.

  • @cherylpresleigh6403
    @cherylpresleigh6403 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The highlander cattle are my fave! Looking forward to their appearance in your videos.
    My husband and I also signed up for the conference. We are very excited to be attending and look forward to all that we will learn.

  • @lindamickel8545
    @lindamickel8545 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Highlanders so cute. Love their look. Great find can't wait to see your "cabin".

  • @Wildevis
    @Wildevis ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh my goodness I went to look at picture of little calves and they are adorable! Love your idea for the little cabin, like a backpacker kind of accomodation

  • @WildOrchardOasisFarm
    @WildOrchardOasisFarm ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've always been enamoured with the shaggy coos. I used to show cattle in 4H when I was a kid and always dreamt of having them someday. We have a homestead now but it's in NW Arizona and it gets way too hot here in the summer for Highlanders. Plus, we have free range cattle all around us that I can enjoy looking at and not have to feed. We don't have green pastures here, which is another limiting factor for me. Congratulations on your beautiful new herd. They are so adorable!
    🐂🤠🥰

  • @emccann5053
    @emccann5053 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congratulations ! What a great addition to your Homestead ! I'm sure someone has probably already let you know but, if you all were in Scotland you would call them " Heiland Coos " 😊 Amazingly wonderful breed, so excited for you all = Enjoy them !

  • @julieoneil1279
    @julieoneil1279 ปีที่แล้ว

    AWESOME I am looking forward to watching your progress with your new cattle herd on your newly acquired pastures and land.

  • @cct9194
    @cct9194 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a find in the pasture! I hope you have an Historical Society in your town or county and try to look up the history of it, find puctures, original and subsequent owners, etc!
    Your plans for it are exciting!

  • @sergtang5593
    @sergtang5593 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fun to listen at you about these cow 😆. Nice project 👍

  • @catracampolieto8989
    @catracampolieto8989 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love Scottish highlanders.

  • @LL-ly6fu
    @LL-ly6fu ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very cool one room cabin!
    Our home was also established 1916.
    Seems to have been an orchard at some point. We Are taking the wormy chestnut off the lg barn and planning it down for the interior of our cabin walls. (There were no walls -just exterior Jenny Lynn {sp} and siding) It is so gorgeous.
    Best wishes for all your endeavors.
    PS I want a milking cow but family says I’m to old. Almost 20 yrs your senior! I make hard cheese...

  • @orange2sweet673
    @orange2sweet673 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love Scottish highlanders. I don’t have a farm but love them.

  • @TheFrontAcre
    @TheFrontAcre ปีที่แล้ว

    So cool! What an awesome find and plan! Thank you so much for the encouragement to step out in faith. ❤️

  • @deecooper1567
    @deecooper1567 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So like I used to be… before I completely finished one project I already had another one in my head 🤣🤣🤣. Love your new herd & can’t wait to see your excitement when there’s new babies 😍😍. And a wonderful idea for the old foundation that’s been uncovered!!!! Your energy is so contagious ❤. 👵🏻👩‍🌾❣️

  • @kellykuhn7401
    @kellykuhn7401 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We have a very reputable highland cattle farm near us, Apple Hill on Sheppard Farm, Hanover, PA. Our son works on this farm and they are truly gentle giants. They feed their cattle fig newtons!

    • @karenholsopple6388
      @karenholsopple6388 ปีที่แล้ว

      We're right outside Hanover and have driven past that farm many times! Will have to look it up.

  • @msdebbiep
    @msdebbiep ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That foundation is a treasure !!!
    (And I loved the excitement as you talked about the baby cows…)

  • @colliecoform4854
    @colliecoform4854 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love the Scottish Highlands. I have been following a couple of channels that have them. They are so cute!

  • @maltipoosoffgrid6868
    @maltipoosoffgrid6868 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is that foundation block? They started making blocks in the 1800s

  • @MichaelAlthauser
    @MichaelAlthauser ปีที่แล้ว

    That's such an awesome find on your property! Great to hear about the Highland cows as well, lots of things I hadn't known.

  • @rossplainold1565
    @rossplainold1565 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wonderful find build the cabin

  • @THand141Homestead
    @THand141Homestead ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful herd you have there! Highlanders rock!

  • @chiefenumclaw7960
    @chiefenumclaw7960 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Mrs.'s K, you rock!

  • @BootsandBountyHomestead
    @BootsandBountyHomestead ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We've been talking about getting a mini cow for dairy. These are so cute!

  • @thehappyhenhobbyfarm4647
    @thehappyhenhobbyfarm4647 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We have been researching the Highlanders for the past few years, looking to integrate them onto our farm.. Fun Fact. The highlander is the oldest natural breed of cow left on the planet, been unaltered for many, many centuries. From the 15th century according to the research we have done. Such amazing creatures ❤
    They have great milk in a amount much more manageable to a small or average family, approximately 2 gallons a day as opposed to the Holstiens I milk now at 6-10 gallons a day.

  • @abbiebarnes2200
    @abbiebarnes2200 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love Highlanders,. To bad you didn't get white, blonde, black and brindles as well. But i take the brown ones lmao! That cabin idea is wonnnnnnnnderful, be a blast actually I imagine that cabin was built before the civil warm I was brought up in a eastern KS dirt farm our barn if it hadn't been sold and torn down for its lumber would be standing i think, inside the horse barn part of it, was the year 1862. Ks became a state in 61. I am guessing your cabin site is nearly 200 hundred years old instead of 100 way over 100 years old!

  • @kimstrating8511
    @kimstrating8511 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Their milk! I so wanted a Scottish Highlander milk cow! Smaller cow - less milk - but the butter fat content!! Enough milk for everyday use, or so my research said, without being overwhelmed with too much. ❤️

  • @jenniferli185
    @jenniferli185 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching them run up to your truck, so cute! They are beautiful animals!! I am in love. Incredible!

  • @denisebrady6858
    @denisebrady6858 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those cattle are just gorgeous- I can't wait for babies. How cool is that old cabin & yes remarkable. Cheers Denise- Australia

  • @brianadixon8995
    @brianadixon8995 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As an amateur historian. That cabin makes me swoon. ❤ 🤍 💙 🧡

  • @robbyers7614
    @robbyers7614 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your videos and voice. I also love that little bit of music you play during and at the end of the videos.

  • @sandrareaves
    @sandrareaves ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m right there with you on the “What have I done? This is such a huge undertaking!” But by taking things slowly and listening for Holy Spirit’s word, progress is happening. Not that anyone else can see it, but I do and am encouraged. I’m enjoying watching your progress, too. Hang in there!

  • @saltycat662
    @saltycat662 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's adorable to see her get excited over how cute they are lol. They are super cute cows. I've always liked them but I would be scared of those horns. I hope they all do well. I'm also looking forward to seeing babies ♥

  • @donnaward5508
    @donnaward5508 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those Highlanders are beautiful. There is a place kinda close to me in Virginia that raise these and buffalo for meat.

  • @sharonbenson9640
    @sharonbenson9640 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the Heilan coo,but I'm biased being Scottish :)

  • @dawnbrown2863
    @dawnbrown2863 ปีที่แล้ว

    They are so cute, can't wait to see the babies. Also, what an amazing find on the cabin base.

  • @kathywinkler9802
    @kathywinkler9802 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is the type of cow we need.... the fur to keep them warm!! Plus they're smaller, eat less feed and more grazing!! I'll be watching you and your small herd, while we get a field ready!!! ... I don't need a lot of milk, but we do use a lot of butter and cheese!
    ..... thanks for the info!!!

  • @HebronGrandpa
    @HebronGrandpa ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Food for thought. Sheep, Goats and Cattle (especially bulls) like to have the polled area rubbed or petted. For that reason they will lead with that to get you to rub etc. Sometimes a little aggressive. Just like a dog likes its tummy rubbed and lays upside down. It is advisable to pet or rub them under the jaw. Over time they will raise up to have you rub or pet under their head. That will give you a safer environment with them.

  • @jeannetteburnett5330
    @jeannetteburnett5330 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My first thought was that was an old root cellar. And as you got closer to it, I started thinking smokehouse.
    It will be interesting to see what you find when you actually get everything out of there. 😊

  • @tamararobinson2069
    @tamararobinson2069 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh ALL So Exciting!!!! It is so Awe jaw dropping Beautiful there!!

  • @cherylcoan3288
    @cherylcoan3288 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Our Highlander Harriet hopefully will be calfing in the late spring, I can't wait. I live in the in the Ceour d Alene area and I have plans on going to the homestead event, maybe I will meet you.

  • @junewrogg6137
    @junewrogg6137 ปีที่แล้ว

    So incredibly awesome!!!!! Love those faces!!!! So want one!!!!! You found another treasure. I'm so excited for all that's happening in your life!!!

  • @mostuniquemary
    @mostuniquemary ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG!!!! Highland cattle is high up on my list of farm animals to get if I ever get my farm....even if they're just for looks. LOL
    Awesome find! You can have the wood carbon dated to see how old the wood is. More than likely it was built right after the trees to build it were felled. We'd want to do the same thing! 🙂

  • @lkbd12345
    @lkbd12345 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats. We raised Scottish highland cattle for years here is Nebraska and reallllly struggled to keep them cool enough in the summer. We did find success in putting a sprinkler on them on very hot/humid days AND whenever there was a hot snap in the late spring.
    I know you will give them great care but thought I’d offer the headsup

  • @cookingsherry8784
    @cookingsherry8784 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful location!

  • @danastanley7785
    @danastanley7785 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That would be real awesome to rebuild that up 😊

  • @TheCivilwargal
    @TheCivilwargal ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am wondering if the cabin site was maybe used as a root cellar or some place to store produce and grain for the animals. It doesn't really look big enough for a cabin and to have cement walls would not be typical of a cabin.

    • @jennbasil
      @jennbasil ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm with you. The first thing I thought was root cellar. :)

  • @jolene8460
    @jolene8460 ปีที่แล้ว

    Melissa you are so precious!!!!!!! I just love your personality ❤

  • @Denpachii
    @Denpachii ปีที่แล้ว

    A suggestion, if time permits, is to go to your local historical society, newspapers, county records and neighboring family's to see if there are any descriptive and/or photographic records of the homes here. You may find exactly what was there and be able to copy it.

  • @michellecjackson4956
    @michellecjackson4956 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have seen the wee heeland coos, in Scotland, so very cute.

  • @salami5050
    @salami5050 ปีที่แล้ว

    The cutest cows ever!

  • @jvin248
    @jvin248 ปีที่แล้ว

    Start watching EDC (Every Day Carry) channels, you'll always have a knife in your pocket -- farmers and homesteader regular gear.
    That is modern concrete, wood, and nails. It might have been built from the 1920s to 1970s. Pig shed or chicken coop. Certainly it can be cleaned up and repurposed.

  • @marcidevries5515
    @marcidevries5515 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I also have to drive to the family farmhouse down the street to get hay for my horses! We have to throw the bale's on the roof of our van, though 😂 I would love to have a small pony-sized cow for dairy, but not at this stage of life. How fun for you!

  • @joriwilkinson
    @joriwilkinson ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I LOVE my highlands!! (maybe even more than my horses ) 😄 Did you get them from Brittany at hillside highland? Glad to see someone else in WA breeding them!

  • @dhansonranch
    @dhansonranch ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations! What a fun find...it would be cool if you could find old pictures with the cabin in tact. Neat idea as an additional rental. But wondering - being they dug down, was it actually maybe a root cellar of sorts?

  • @bootmender
    @bootmender ปีที่แล้ว

    When you butcher your steer take the hide and tan it, makes a great rug, my cats and dog won’t sleep any where else. It’s funny to see 2 cats and a dog all sleeping together.

  • @namthomson1124
    @namthomson1124 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great 👍 thanks 🙏 ❤. Aberdeen

  • @Grandpacarlreacts
    @Grandpacarlreacts ปีที่แล้ว

    That Concrete foundation is of a newer construction. 100 years ago they did not pour concrete. I believe it was a smoke house.

  • @NewPioneerFarm
    @NewPioneerFarm ปีที่แล้ว

    In Montana you can get an old cabin. And rebuild it! That would be so fun if you can reclaim one!!!

  • @country_kitty
    @country_kitty ปีที่แล้ว

    You're so adorable when you get excited. LOL. I'll be interested to see how your highlanders do in the Puget Sound. They are one of the animals I would love to have.

  • @mkshffr4936
    @mkshffr4936 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have heard that they are great for totally grass fed with no grain at all.

  • @mikefinley4367
    @mikefinley4367 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The cattle are pretty cool. Yeah, never turn your back on a bull. Rancher I knew in S.D. was taken down, head trauma, had to sell off most everything and his wife, bless the woman she's a saint, takes care of him 24/7 at a house they purchased in town. He has difficulty with common tasks we often take for granted including talking but maintains a sense of humor. Understand, he had a radio on him but didn't get the opportunity to use it, always side on caution.

  • @nancylamarche5570
    @nancylamarche5570 ปีที่แล้ว

    We have Miles Smith Farm here in NH that has raised Scottish Highlands for some time. We buy a lot of our meat from them. They have a lot of articles/pictures on their website with a lot of stories of raising this breed.

    • @kellyhawes9293
      @kellyhawes9293 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where in Nh Nancy? I'm close to Hanover Nh, would love a close supplier for the Highlander

    • @nancylamarche5570
      @nancylamarche5570 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kellyhawes9293 They are in Loudon, off of 106 not far from Concord. As with any small producer, their inventory changes based on when they harvest and you can call ahead to make sure they have what you want or give you an idea of when they might have it if you are looking for something specific. They have other meat, dairy, eggs and other farm products in their small shop too, tend to have more in the warmer months than in winter. They do let you walk around parts of the farm which is nice - they have other farm animals there too.

  • @AFizz-cw3on
    @AFizz-cw3on ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It could have been a root cellar

    • @worleyhavenhomestead1448
      @worleyhavenhomestead1448 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes or a corn crib or a smoke house or something like that

    • @R_B62
      @R_B62 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have been a carpenter for 25+ years and gave seen several building like this in the central missouri area. These building built like that one are a root cellar under a smoke house or sometimes a root cellar under a summer kitchen.

  • @amyschmelzer6445
    @amyschmelzer6445 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We went to Scotland last summer. The Highland cows were cute. It’s weird to hear people call them Scottish Highlanders.

  • @Beesknees923
    @Beesknees923 ปีที่แล้ว

    They are soo pretty!

  • @thehappyhenhobbyfarm4647
    @thehappyhenhobbyfarm4647 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonder if maybe that was a old rout cellar as opposed to a cabin in the past?

  • @danastanley7785
    @danastanley7785 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤so true😊

  • @COWELLGIRL
    @COWELLGIRL ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful cattle

  • @OnlyTruth2023
    @OnlyTruth2023 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @hannmalee
    @hannmalee ปีที่แล้ว

    I would put a greenhouse there! looks like the perfect size!

  • @boymama1623
    @boymama1623 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m in western Washington, our neighbors raise registered highlanders

  • @sarahingham8345
    @sarahingham8345 ปีที่แล้ว

    They are cute!

  • @cobalt0690
    @cobalt0690 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats! Will definitely be following along. We just bought a small farm and the Scottish Highland was at the top of the list. How many acres per animals are required?

    • @MelissaKNorris
      @MelissaKNorris  ปีที่แล้ว

      How many acres depends on your growing climate. For me it's 1 to 2 acres.

    • @cobalt0690
      @cobalt0690 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MelissaKNorris makes sense. Looks like we will need to do some pasture rehabilitation before we move any cattle in. Thanks!

  • @colleenfoster6841
    @colleenfoster6841 ปีที่แล้ว

    The cabin...did it have the square nails?

  • @ValerieHarristhefoodiemedic
    @ValerieHarristhefoodiemedic ปีที่แล้ว

    I LOVE fuzzy faces!

  • @mariosampaio108
    @mariosampaio108 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    heavy duty leather horn protection on those babies? 🙂

  • @celianewman4809
    @celianewman4809 ปีที่แล้ว

    These are the cutest! 🤩
    Did your cow give birth? I’m still waiting, but hopefully any day now. 😫