Wise Ass Ranch

Wise Ass Ranch, Miniature Hereford cattle, Newcastle, CA, sits in Placer County and the Sierra Nevada foothills near Auburn. Jim Miller has bred Miniature Hereford for more than a decade with regular herd health testing and membership in national breed associations. Calves are raised with access to open pastures, daily handling and a diet balanced for steady growth. Young animals spend their first months under covered shelters before joining mixed-age herds, building resilience and social bonds.

Customers often note the gentle temperament and consistent coloring across offspring. The ranch combines small-scale family stewardship with the structure of a long-running cattle operation, ensuring each animal receives individualized attention. Visitors to the ranch appreciate the transparent breeding records and the relaxed visit pace amid oaks and rolling hills. These traits make its cattle a dependable choice for hobby farms and educational programs.