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In reply to the discussion: A GOPer in my state opposes gun storage because you might have to shoot a cow. [View all]MineralMan
(146,341 posts)I also worked in a dairy. I occasionally had to help out in the milking barn, although that wasn't my job. The cows were nice, but they fart a lot. A lot!.
I also wandered around the countryside near my little town. I encountered cattle often when I did. One time, I was riding my little motorcycle on some back roads - roads with cattle guards across them. Well, one time, my motorcycle quit running. I got off it and was looking to see what was wrong. I figured it out and fixed it. When I stood back up, I found myself surrounded by cattle.
They had wandered over to see what that strange human was doing. they formed a circle around me, each facing me, but leaving about 10' between their noses and dangerous human, me. They were curious, and that's what they do. So, I looked around at all the animals, spoke quietly, and got back on my motorcycle and started it. I put it in gear and started riding on the road I had been on. As soon as I started rolling the animals stepped away from where I was going and let me pass.
I've never been much afraid of cattle. Now, a lone bull is another matter...