I did the same-went down to there level and played with the dog butTHE 2ND ONE BIT ME IN THE REAR I sued the dog owner and i lost-the dog was called to court and asked DID YOU BIT THIS MAN (if yes the dog was supposed to WOOF ONCE and if -NO- WOOF TWICE The dog WOOFED TWICE You are under oath you know but dog dog still WOOF TWICE.A dog expert was called in and he spoke to the dog in his WOOFING language and then went over to the judge and whispered in his ear -the judge dismissed the case.But i got up said ; but your honour what did the dog say,the judge looked at me and said -the dog say's heBIT A BEAR 3 3Moral of the story..DONT TURN YOUR BACK TO ANIMALS AND MAN--THERE IS ALWAYS A ROGUE AMONG THEMlark o'dell said:tip just walk strait thre them and if your scard of dogs just go down to there level and then play with them after that just walk away from them.
MarkA said:Does anybody know if this is true: bulls of beef breeds are docile, bulls of milk breeds are aggressive? Or is it the other way around?
Mark
MarkA said:Does anybody know if this is true: bulls of beef breeds are docile, bulls of milk breeds are aggressive? Or is it the other way around?
Mark
level seven said:I think that's right, speaking generally. Jersey and Guernsey bulls might be smaller than average, but they do have the reputation of being more aggressive than some others.
I was told by a farmer that the most dangerous animals on farms are potentially horses.
Ranger James said:Yes, and freisans deserve thier feirsome reputation.
I remember as a child helping my cousins move the hereford bull (massive, but docile) from the top fields down to the farmhouse. There was me, knee high to an orthopteran walking beind 2.5 tonnes of prime beef on the bone, whacking it with a hazel twig and shouting away. It knew exactly where it was going and was prepared to put up with the minor irritation that was following it, as none of the other cattle seemed to mind it.
The next day the same bull walked straight through three five-bar gates, to get to a field with a cow in season in it. I fear he would not have looked so acceptingly upon me then.
Jim
delia todd said:The cattle that come running towards you are usually young heifers - very inquisitive. As Lark said try and just walk through them. Carry a walking stick and wave it about if necessary - you don't need to hit them with it, though a tap on the rump can work wonders.
It's cows with calves you really have to watch - have a look about and make sure you don't walk between mother and calf.
I don't have a problem with dogs so not able to help you much except try not to make eye contact and keep walking.
Ken, my friend is terrified of anything with horns, teeth and stings. We have had to abort no end of walks due to this.
rayl said:Have you tried giving Ken a tap on the rump with a walking stick,Delia?
Ray
Tim Allwood said:Ya big girl
Tim
level seven said:I was told by a farmer that the most dangerous animals on farms are potentially horses.
StevieEvans said:I'd have laughed at this thread too, a fortnight ago...
But a discussion about this subject on Radio 2 this week has changed my opinion.
A guy on a cycle ride had followed his 2 young children past a field of cows, giving them a wide bearth, but suddenly he was knocked to the ground from behind & gored & trampled by the cow (not bull), smashing him up, breaking ribs & puncturing a lung. He was only rescued when some walkers passing by interveined.
Apparently if it had been the kids they would not have survived.
It also stated a woman was killed in Uk by cattle last year while walking her dog.
The most frightening experience i had was returning from owling on a dark over cast night, when in the middle of a large field i became aware of a thunderous noise....
......about a dozen heavy horses, shires & welsh cobs came charging at me, i quickly slipped my collie x lurcher and loopy Boxer dog off their leads & realy sprinted 30metres to a barb wired Hawthorn hedge.
The lurcher was wise & got clean away, poor Boxer got trampled before i could throw her on top of the hedge!
Had the field boundary been any further, i dread to think.
Absolutely terrifying even thoug at the time i was working on a horse racing yard...
It was suggested that the Cow may have recently had her calf taken from her..
I suggest a nice length of blue alcatheyne pipe is part of every birders kit ;-)
SE.