Dealing with half a ton of Cow?
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So lovely day, went out for a walk. Whilst on a public footpath through some fields I turned a corner to find the herd of cows that occupy that field had moved to that part of the field.
There's a sort of ditch/gully with a raised bit being the only way through to the other side and the exit on that side of the field, and at that point two rather large cows had decided the grass there was the tastiest.
Frankly I didn't fancy my chances and rather than find that cows are actually nasty b
ds I decided to walk across to the other exit.
There were no calves, I was on my own no dogs or other aggravating factors - what's the general advice for this sort of thing?
I always remember that "Silenced by the Lambs" headline that got ran when the woman got knocked over a cliff when she was out feeding sheep - I don't want that to be me
There's a sort of ditch/gully with a raised bit being the only way through to the other side and the exit on that side of the field, and at that point two rather large cows had decided the grass there was the tastiest.
Frankly I didn't fancy my chances and rather than find that cows are actually nasty b
ds I decided to walk across to the other exit.There were no calves, I was on my own no dogs or other aggravating factors - what's the general advice for this sort of thing?
I always remember that "Silenced by the Lambs" headline that got ran when the woman got knocked over a cliff when she was out feeding sheep - I don't want that to be me
Just walk through them, they might look at you and make a bit of noise but they'll be fine. If they come near you, make it clear you've seen them, maybe raise your arms and shoo them off and they'll soon disperse.
With calf, I would take a different route round the side of the field, they can be on their guard and with half a ton, as you quite accurately put it, it's better to be on the safe side.
Protective mothers and all that.
If you have a dog, best put it on a lead at all times when walking through a field, calves or not.
bhstewie said:
hstewie said: when the woman got knocked over a cliff when she was out feeding sheep - I don't want that to be me
PS. I remember this. Seemed very strange as she was a farmer IIRC. If you ever worked with animals you'll know that when feeding time comes around you will be the centre point of attention and there will be a mad scramble when you get the bucket/bale out. If she did that and stood near the edge of a cliff then it's a Darwin Award imho.OzzyR1 said:
PS. I remember this. Seemed very strange as she was a farmer IIRC. If you ever worked with animals you'll know that when feeding time comes around you will be the centre point of attention and there will be a mad scramble when you get the bucket/bale out. If she did that and stood near the edge of a cliff then it's a Darwin Award imho.
I once picked up an empty sheep feed sack while walking through a field of sheep, meaning to take it back to the house and bin it. I was surrounded in no time, ended up dropping it and leaving them to it.Cows tend to be shy of people and will move away if you shout and wave your arms about. I've known some that were more aggressive but it's pretty rare. Don't mess with the bulls...
Don't bring a dog into a field of cows. Especially if they have calves. They will try to chase off the "wolf". If you do it by accident and the cows go for you, let the dog go, if it's not really stupid it has a far better chance of outrunning them than you. If you cling on to the lead the cows will trample you to get to the dog and you'll both die.
Don't bring a dog into a field of cows. Especially if they have calves. They will try to chase off the "wolf". If you do it by accident and the cows go for you, let the dog go, if it's not really stupid it has a far better chance of outrunning them than you. If you cling on to the lead the cows will trample you to get to the dog and you'll both die.
F'kin townies
They're cows ffs! As has been pointed out, unless they have calves or are .....in fact, bulls, there is nothing to worry about. If they have calves, they get 'tetchy' and will probably 'square up and have at you'. It is so obvious when they do this and you will at least recognise the behaviour next time
Sheep and goats? Hardly vicious are they
They're cows ffs! As has been pointed out, unless they have calves or are .....in fact, bulls, there is nothing to worry about. If they have calves, they get 'tetchy' and will probably 'square up and have at you'. It is so obvious when they do this and you will at least recognise the behaviour next time
Sheep and goats? Hardly vicious are they
Cows plus calves plus dogs = stupid. I think I'm damn good with stroppy cows, but a black eye and broken rib this week remind me that 600kg vs me is a bit one sided. However, I'm alive and she isn't. I would so advise people not to take dogs in amongst cows, and if they have calves then you should be prosecuted for being thick beyond belief.
Once and only once did i cross a field with cows in it
i went with the keep calm and carry on attitude
2 guys i was with ran, closely followed by cows
me somewhere in middle, ended up diving over dry stone wall ripping legs to bits.
scared the living beejeezus out of me enough to never ever go near the evil bastids again.
would rather walk miles out of way than do that again
i went with the keep calm and carry on attitude
2 guys i was with ran, closely followed by cows
me somewhere in middle, ended up diving over dry stone wall ripping legs to bits.
scared the living beejeezus out of me enough to never ever go near the evil bastids again.
would rather walk miles out of way than do that again
Tend to avoid anything bigger than me, so never enter a filed with cows or horses unless I know I can get to the exit quicker than them.
Would never take the dog into a field of cows especially with young.
I got charged by heard of about 20 horses a couple of months back while riding my bike. Made it to the exit about 2 secs before the horses. Bloody terrifying.
Would never take the dog into a field of cows especially with young.
I got charged by heard of about 20 horses a couple of months back while riding my bike. Made it to the exit about 2 secs before the horses. Bloody terrifying.
Cows are inquisitive and will come over to you or follow you to find out what's going on. Never and I mean NEVER go into a field with bulls that are used on milking cows...ie black and whites. Your fine with beef bulls, just take your time if your nervous.
The bull in the picture is as big as our discovery and he would squash you for fun. On the other hand our highland bulls want petting.
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