As we began our walk in Wensleydale this week, we were inspected by these curious cows. With two cow-related deaths in the news last week, I was glad they were safely tucked behind a drystone wall. I’m kind of wary these days.
Kindly Cows?
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They do look kindly, but understand your wariness. Not been a good year for cows and walkers 😦
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Even Malcolm understands why I’m not keen now.
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It’s apparently around 5 fatal incidents a year . . not a great statistic for those who walk in the dales 😦
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No. One of those deaths was far too close for comfort.
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😦
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That’s a magnificent wall!
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Isn’t it? I do love a well made drystone wall.
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Nothing like them!
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Love the way the black cow has a precise stone nose! And the left/right lines in the Carperby photo are very effective.
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Ah, thank you. It was a photogenic kind of day.
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Well done you! I didn’t think it was too bad- just a shock to the system 🙂 🙂 I detect a hint of menace. Can’t beat a good drystone wall !
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No. You can depend on a drystone wall.
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Made me look up the etymology of ‘cowardly’ – nothing to do with cows!
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Haha! I’d never thought of that!
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I’m always wary too, Margaret. That’s a lovely wall that they are using as their disguise, but they definitely have their eyes on you!
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That’s what worried me.
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I steer clear of all cattle. Often they are simply curious, but you don’t want to get knocked down by one.
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I certainly don’t!
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Even friendly cows can be dangerous. If they decide to lean on you in a confined space it can be fatal. I remember, as a boy, a farmworker being killed during milking and he wasn’t found for some time so had been trampled to death. My Dad was also crushed and was in hospital for nearly six months. I still love cows!
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I’m quite surprised that you do with all that difficult history. I like them well enough too . But – from a distance.
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Cows always look gentle and kindly, but underneath that innocuous exterior beware…. 😀
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I know. People say it’s only cows with calves to protect that are risky, but it seems that’s not so.
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No, I’ve heard of cows taking exception to people crossing their field. 😦
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Love the cow faces!
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Oh, they look so gentle and innocent, don’t they?
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I used to watch ‘Rawhide’, folk were often killed in a stampede!
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Ah. I hope it won’t come to that!
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Some cows can be mean, especially when protecting their calves. When do the attacks occur, Margaret?
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It’s hard to see a pattern. Most victims were experienced walkers, who knew how to conduct themselves, though some had dogs in tow.
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Packs of feral dogs are a huge problem in Australia. They attack and kill stock. Is this an issue in the UK as well, Margaret?
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Oh Tracy that sounds awful. No, never heard of it here … yet.
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Well that’s is good for you, Margaret. Must be just ornery cattle then.
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Phew.
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I’m very wary of hooved things!
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Cows do look soft and gentle, but take a herd of heifers and throw in a dog or two and you have an angry posse chasing you across a field. I saw it with my own eyes as my mother grabbed our little dog and virtually threw herself over a stile. My mother had become separated from the rest of our party. The heifers weren’t interested in us, think it was the dog. The local Suffolk boy (elderly gent) with us laughed and laughed and declared the heifers were just being nosey. I have never forgotten it, my sister and I were terrified.
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Gosh, I’d have been traumatised for life. Though I have a similar tale to tell about horses when my first two were very small. I’ve never run so fast with a small person in my arms!
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I have to say that my mother was traumatised. It definitely comes as news to many that farm animals need treating with respect.
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Oh Margaret, they’re a lovely pair!
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They’re quite pretty cows, those.
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Dear me, cow-related deaths! I always thought they were such calm and slow-moving creatures (but what do I know…). Love the photos, though.
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I know. The extent to which they can pose a threat is a relatively new idea to me as well. We’ll stick to photos maybe.
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