Cabin fever - bored cows

Louisa Gidney · Post by **Louisa Gidney** » Mon Feb 07, 2011 12:06 pm

My girls came in a month early because of the snow in November and aren't due to calve until the end of Feb. They are BORED with being in so squabbles are breaking out. Last night, in the dark, found the mule in the central passageway and an incalf heifer in mule's pen. Heifer was penned between mum & big sister & obviously fancied a change of company. Mule is now in heifer's pen and seemed happy this morning. Here's hoping for an early spring and turnout before the barn gets trashed!

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Mon Feb 07, 2011 5:03 pm

Louisa - We know this feeling so well.

The bull has been getting bored and rearranging the furniture,....... so that you never know where the ring feeder might be in his yard. He regularly tips it over, and sometimes ends up inside it. Last week we found him led down inside it!!! (No camera in pocket when you need it) Thankfully, he's just gone to visit 20 ladies, that'll keep him stop him getting bored! ???

Steve

davidw · Post by **davidw** » Tue Feb 08, 2011 3:47 pm

Maybe video games are the answer?

Last week, I was using my laptop to read a fault code on the pick-up truck which was parked by the feed barrier. I was squatting by the open car door with the laptop on the driver's seat. I felt heavy breathing in my ears and looked round to find 3 Dexters looking over my shoulders, absolutely fascinated by the screen.

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Steve · Post by **Steve** » Wed Feb 09, 2011 12:27 am

Brilliant idea, I've just ordered a large screen TV. What does anyone think might be their favourite channel!!!!Suggestions welcome.

Steve

domsmith · Post by **domsmith** » Wed Feb 09, 2011 9:14 am

It certainly wont be Jimmys latest farming programme

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stephen booth · Post by **stephen booth** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 12:02 am

Its the sequel to Home in the Country called MOOOOOOVING IN