TLC's Minis

TLC’s Minis miniature zebu in the United States and the central agricultural region near Chicago. The operation has been breeding these compact cattle for several years, maintaining membership in national breed associations and following a thorough health-testing protocol.

Animals live on open pasture with rotational grazing and access to well-ventilated shelters, reflecting a low-stress husbandry philosophy. Tracy Gray focuses on early socialization, ensuring calves develop a calm disposition suited to small-scale farms. The herd size remains intentionally small to maintain personalized attention for each animal.

Its emphasis on structural soundness and gentle handling comes from decades of cattle husbandry in family-run settings. Breeding goals include preserving the breed’s distinctive hump and gentle temperament, traits valued by hobby farmers and homesteaders. Many owners comment on the breed’s manageable size, hardy constitution and serene temperament, which align with the ethos of sustainable livestock keeping.