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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Chosun Juan" data-source="post: 3714510" data-attributes="member: 92780">Jape - he certainly looks like he owns the joint !They become quite territorial over access to a patch that gives them shade, lush grass and/or water, and a welcome respite from dogs.I think you have given your kids pretty good advice. Evidence and advice accumulated in the various posts on this thread suggests that roos take direct eye contact as a challenge which would only inflame the situation.Backing off is good advice - remove yourself from any developing situation. I'm not too sure about the  "drop to ground and curl up really tight and freeze"  though .... a few people as detailed in reports posted on this thread have been absolutely smashed by dropping to the ground - screaming seems to make it worse !  :eek!:  with one lady reporting the attack only stopped once she stopped screaming !  ..... something that I imagine is difficult to do when you're getting the absolute crap ripped and beaten out of you !Your "rlf" advice made me smile, and I think is sound. If given no option I'd also add "flab"  (fight like a b*st*rd ! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />  - best employed by taking the earliest opportunity to "rlf" !  :-O   Climb a tree might also be good - probably more easily managed by spritely kids than adults !Chosun   :gh:</blockquote>

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