On a Whim Farm
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On a Whim Farm is a hobby farm based in Culpeper, VA. I raise and sell standard, mid size, and mini Jersey dairy cows , Highland cows, and the occasional sport horse.
For Sale
Last updated: July 1, 2025
OWF Sweet Pea
Sweet Pea is a heavily painted A2/A2 polled mini Jersey heifer calf. She was born on August 23, 2024 as an embryo transfer. The second row of pictures below is of the biological dam, Haven's Sandy Cheeks. Sweet Pea is an embryo transfer (ET) calf and her parentage is confirmed via DNA testing by UC Davis.
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Sire: Misty Morning Farm Romeo
Dam: Haven's Sandy Cheeks
Beta casein: A2/A2
Kappa Casein: B/B
Beta Lactoglobulin: A/B
Size: 22" at birth (should stay in the mini range)
Horn status: Heterozygous polled
Registry: AJCA, IMCBR, AMJA
Registration number: TBD
BBR: Not yet tested
BD1 Chrondo Status: Non-carrier
BDz Dwarfism Status: Non-carrier
DOB: August 23, 2024
Disease Testing: Parents and entire herd tested negative for BLV, BVD, Brucellosis, and Johnes
Price: $8,000
Peaches
Peaches is a mid-size AJCA Jersey heifer that is VERY friendly. She still has some growing to do and may end up being a small standard. She was bred via AI with sexed semen on February 17, 2025 to Rocking Robins Ragnar, an A2/A2 mini Jersey bull. Confirmed pregnant by my vet on March 29, 2025. Peaches loves people, loves attention, and is easy to halter. More pics/video are on the farm's Facebook page.
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Sire: SAR Tazzer Peaches
Dam: SAR Impish Peaches
Beta casein: A1/A2
Size: Small standard
Horn status: Dehorned
Registry: AJCA
Registration number: JE840003262668566
BBR: Untested
DOB: April 4, 2013
Disease Testing: Tested negative for BLV, BVD, Brucellosis, and Johnes
Price: $3,500
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Sold
HH Tabitha of Misty Morning Farm-P - SOLD
"Tabitha"
Holterholm Lancelot-P (sire) x Holterholm Blackjack Kandy-P (dam)
Mid-mini Jersey
Born 05/28/2017
AJCA# USA 173052831
BBR: 100
**BRED FOR A LATE SUMMER 2020 CALF**
Tabitha is a friendly, well-mannered, and easy cow. She is A2/A2 and polled. She had her first calf, Bambi, on 05/31/2019 completely unassisted.
Maximus Implus Buttercup - SOLD
"Buttercup" or "Big Mama"
Size: Small Standard Jersey
Born 03/29/2010
AJCA# USA 117130269
Buttercup has the BEST disposition. She is kind, patient, and trusting. She is the PERFECT first milk cow. She is easy, easy, easy. She is A2/A2 and is dehorned.
JX Sar Rodeo Flyer - SOLD
"Chloe"
Born 09/24/2017
Size: Large mid-mini or small standard
Size:
AJCA # JE840003144339697
Chloe is an A2/A2 halter trained, friendly, and easy-to-handle cow. Did I say friendly? She is a former 4H project that was handled by an 8-year old boy...she is extremely friendly.
On a Whim Daisy May - SOLD
"Daisy"
Country Breeze Charlie (sire) x Maximus Implus Buttercup (dam)
Born 05/03/2018
Size: Standard
Registration: 7231-MCBR; AMJ1904
Daisy is Buttercup's fourth calf and is stunning. She is A2/A2 and was dehorned as a calf. Daisy is probably the easiest keeper I have...she could probably live on air alone.
Chester Moo - SOLD
"Chester"
Born September 2, 2017
Size: Mini (measures 42.75" at the HIP - April 2020)
Registration: AMJ1904; 7294-MCBR
Chester is a well-mannered A2/A2 homozygous polled mini Jersey bull and comes from Riverview lines. He successfully bred every heifer and cow he's been with, some on the first try!
Maude of Misty Morning Farm-P - SOLD
"Maude"
Born 3/12/2015
AJCA # USA 119450332
Maude is a standard-sized AJCA A2/A2 and homozygous polled Jersey cow that has had one calf. She was milked by the kids of her previous owner. She would be suitable as an only cow.
On a Whim Cocoa Puff - SOLD
"Coco"
Born 10/22/2020
Angus bull x BJE Victorious Belle ("Belle")
Size: Expected to be a standard size
Coco is 1/2 Jersey and 1/2 Angus. She is out of "Belle," my small framed standard Jersey. Coco was born healthy and completely unassisted. She is a beautiful, curious, and feisty heifer.
BJE Victorious Belle - SOLD
"Belle"
River Valley Victorious-ET (sire) x BJE Valentino Fury Baby Belle (dam)
Born 09/01/2018
Size: Small standard/large mid-mini?
AJCA: USA 17371615
Belle is a beautiful A2/A2 Jersey heifer.
On a Whim Bambi - SOLD
"Bambi"
Born 03/21/2019
Sure Shot Southern Comfort (sire) x HH Tabitha of Misty Morning Farm-P (dam)
Size: Expected to stay within the mini size range
Registered with IMCBR: 7232-MCBR
Bambi was mistaken at birth for a fawn by my neighbor, earning her this beloved name. She is an A2/A2, polled, and purebred (BBR 100) mini Jersey.
Haven's Tank - SOLD
"Tank"
Born November 23, 2018
Size: Mini (measures approx 41" at the HIP)
Registration: 7132-MCBR; MJHB1344
Tank is an A2/A2 mini Jersey bull. He was dehorned as a calf but his horns have grown back and I keep them cut short. He is approximately 42" tall. Tank is a proven breeder and has tested negative for Trich. He is registered with both IMBCR and MJHBR. His dam milked 6 gallons/day at her peak.
OWF Barney - SOLD
"Barney"
Breed: Jersey/Holstein
DOB: December 16, 2022
Size: Standard
Registration: N/A
Barney is a very sweet Jersey/Holstein mix who loves to be loved on. Her first calf was born, unassisted, in an ice storm.
OWF Elsa - SOLD
"Elsa"
Breed: Jersey/Holstein
DOB: February 6, 2025
Size: Mid-size - standard
Registration: N/A
Elsa is Barney's first calf. The sire is Beeson's Sure Shot Stoli (this is Stoli's first calf!). Elsa was born, unassisted, in an ice storm.
Roly Poly - SOLD
Breed: Jersey/Hereford
DOB: Unknown
Size: Mini
Registration: N/A
Roly Poly is as wide as she is tall. She was intended to be a recipient cow for an embryo but the Highland bull got to her first! She is sold and will be leaving once her calf, Maximus, is weaned.
OWF Maximus - SOLD
Breed: Highland / Jersey/Hereford
DOB: February 18, 2025
Size: Mini
Registration: 30709-IMCBR
Roly Poly is as wide as she is tall. She was intended to be a recipient cow for an embryo but the Highland bull got to her first! She is sold and will be leaving once her calf, Maximus, is weaned.
OWF Dumpling - SOLD
Breed: Jersey
Beta Casein: A2/A2
Registry: AJCA
DOB: April 5, 2020
Size: Small standard
Dumpling is an A2/A2 AJCA registered cow. She has had two calves (unassisted) and is currently bred to my painted A2/A2 registered polled mini Jersey bull for an August 2025 calf.
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She has never had any health issues, no mastitis. All four quarters work as they should.
Dumpling was sold in May 2025 and went to a repeat customer! We wish her new owner the best of luck and fingers crossed for a heifer calf!
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OWF Diva - SOLD
Breed: Jersey/Holstein
Beta Casein: A1/A2
Registry: N/A
DOB: January 10, 2024
Size: Small standard
Diva was such a diva when she was a young calf but she has grown up to be a friendly, easy heifer who loves attention. She was bred to my A2/A2 mini Jersey bull for an early January 2026 calf. Diva was purchased by friends who have sourced two other cows from me in the past.
Morgan - SOLD
Breed: Jersey
Beta Casein: A1/A2
Registry: AJCA
DOB: September 7, 2023
Size: Mid-size/small standard
Morgan is a mid-size AJCA Jersey heifer that is VERY friendly. She still has some growing to do and may end up being a small standard. She is very sweet, friendly, and likes attention. She is currently in with my A2/A2 mini Jersey bull, Beeson's Sure Shot Stoli. She will be available when confirmed pregnant by my vet. More pics/video are on the farm's Facebook page.
Cookie - SOLD
Breed: Belted Galloway
Beta Casein: Unknown
Registry: N/A
DOB: February 10, 2024
Size: Mini
Cookie was born out of a white/cream Belted Galloway dam by an Angus sire. She is so small! Will definitely stay in the mini range at full maturity.
Belle - SOLD
Breed: Hereford
Beta Casein: Unknown
Registry: American Hereford Association
DOB: August 2023
Size: Mid-size/small standard
Belle is a registered Hereford heifer. She is bred to my mini Highland bull for a Sep/Oct calf. She is halter trained and very friendly.