Comments on: Every cow person should know this. (I didn’t. And it cost me.)

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 20:18:13 +0000

In reply to Amanda. oh wow! how sad! I do think we often underestimate the maternal instincts.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:45:53 +0000

So sorry to hear about your lose! That’s a terrible thing to go through. It’s so good to know that for ppl who have ‘pet’ cows. My friend I had growing up had a pet cow and her parents decided to breed her. This cow was tame and ran with 3 horses. No one thought anything of it. But like Scout she became really protective. She had horns and used them against one of the horses that got to close…and sadly he lost his life like Teddy.

By: Danielle

Danielle — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 19:30:57 +0000

Sad, but good to know. I knew cows and horses pack a powerful kick, and the dangers they can pose to humans who are not cautious, but I wouldn’t have considered how they might react to another barn animal in that type of situation!

By: Cindy Richter

Cindy Richter — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 17:24:52 +0000

We have a burro named Scout and I adore that little thing. I cannot imagine how it felt to find Teddy like that. I’m so sorry. Thank you for posting this on Homestead Hop. I didn’t know this at all and we are about to get cows. Blessings

By: Kathi

Kathi — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 15:56:57 +0000

Poor Teddy! I’m so sorry.

We’ve lost cats and kittens to coyotes, drowning in water troughs, and other situations. I miss each and every one of them. We’ve had dogs kill chickens and ducks and geese. Life isn’t easy on a homestead. I have to watch my horse carefully, she doesn’t like dogs or cats and chases them away – and she’s not even being protective of a baby.