Adorable Calves Trying Pumpkin Pie for the First Time Are Full of Pure Glee

I’m afraid I was never great at preventing my pets from learning to love human food. Several Thanksgivings ago, we found out the hard way that one ought not give turkey to my dog, as it triggered an intense bout of pancreatitis. But there were other foods she just loved—everything from spaghetti sauce to carrots. I’ve had a much easier time with it when it comes to my cats, who are so remarkably picky I can barely ever find cat food they’ll deign to eat.

I had been under the impression that cows ate things like hay, grass, and cattle feed. But apparently the adorable Highland Coo calves in this video have a far more varied diet. It even includes pumpkin pie.

In this video, a pair of baby cows come running to try two tiny pumpkin pies that have been laid out for them. As social media stars, the baby cows Millie and Milo are no stranger to having unusual experiences on camera. In other videos posted by their family, they take showers, go on “house tours” and engage in other activities that seem more suited to animals like dogs than bovine livestock.

Should Cows Eat Pumpkin Pie?

And the pumpkin pie may not be entirely to their taste either. After initial curiosity and even licking up the creamy whipped topping, they seem to have second thoughts about the actual pie filling. A few tastes and they turn away, obviously not a huge fan of the experiment.

That’s okay. More pie for me.

It’s likely that it’s the spices that did not appeal to the cows when it came to this particular treat, because many cows can and do enjoy pumpkin. Cows are grazing animals, an the majority of their diets should come from things like grains and grasses. However, they do enjoy the occasional treat of fruit or vegetables, and pumpkins and carrots are apparently particular favorites of most cows.

Maybe just not in pie form.

All About Highland Cows

Highland Cows are prized for their unusual appearance—their long, shaggy coats and large horns—as well as the belief that their beef is lower in cholesterol than other breeds. They are actually an incredibly old breed of cattle that have been known in Scotland since the sixth century. In their home country they are often referred to as “hairy coos.” Though originally largely black in color, it is said that Queen Victoria once remarked on how pretty she thought the orange ones were during a visit to Scotland and henceforth, they were selectively bred to have more orange cows among their population.

They are often kept as pets, as these cows are, due to their adorable, muppet-like appearance. And the Highland Cows that aren’t bred just for the vibes are primarily used for meat. They do produce milk, though not at the rate of standard dairy cows. Their meat is said to be leaner and of higher quality, as they do not produce as much fat to stay warm due to their long, fluffy double-layered coats.

Millie and Milo are just babies, though, and it is unclear what their plans are beyond social media stardom.

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