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Location: South Oxfordshire, England
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Originally Posted by
Moobli
They are absolutely lovely - and I am a cow fan
I can't wait until we have our own house cow (probably a Jersey).
I would say though that the cows are probably fine and just inquisitive because there is a fence between you. Definitely, under no circumstances, try to walk through them with your dogs ... they are very protective mothers, and it really isn't worth the risk.
Yet another person was trampled to death by cattle recently and he was the farmer
I wouldn't dare go in with the mothers, it took me ages to go in with the young bulls from last year, and then I didn't stop until they went lol, I even had a vid on my phone of me walking with the phone facing the other way and everytime I walked the bulls followed but when I stopped they stopped too until Angus decided to come and say hello, although Boxer hated dogs so stopped there bless him. Although I have seen others in there with dogs, I must admit I always have my heart in my mouth and hope that each time it will be ok.
If you get a Jersey photos please, I love Jersey cows
Originally Posted by
grommit
Please dont stop taking pictures of these guys, they have just made my evening. Sooo cute.
Ok, I'll take some more, for you
Originally Posted by
Bitkin
I just love Herefords.........well, they have to be my favourite breed coming from their home county!!!
I would trust this lot far more than any other breed of cattle to be honest, although caution should always be exercised of course when calves are involved.
I looked after a Hereford Bull for a short while once, whilst the owner was on holiday......I was a bit nervous initially, but he was as good as gold.
Must admit I was terrified of cows before meeting the herefords that live here, and wouldn't go anywhere near, but after meeting these I've got so confident that I've moved a bull out of a kissing gate by just putting my hand near his hand and moving it towards the exit so I can get through
I would never of done that before.