Caring for Farm Animals
Here are some tips to make sure you and your animal friends are happy.
Goats and Sheep
- If you have a goat and/or sheep do NOT rub its head. If you do it will become a battering ram or buck.
- If you did rub its head and it tries to head-butt you, make your hand flat with your fingers together and take the side of your hand and hit the side of its neck (this will stun it).
- Make your goat (or sheep) a shelter to get out from the rain (we made one from wood boards and sheet metal)
Cows
- If you have a cow make sure to go out to brush it every morning to every other morning as this will keep your cow(s) coat healthy and sleek.
- Try to make sure your cow(s) have plenty of grazing and playing room
We had a horse who didn't have friends and his owner didn't come ride him so he was by himself and became untamed. When we were moving our cows to a larger area, the horse got crazy and was trying to get to the cows. So when you move your animal(s) if you are renting a place and there is another cow or a horse that is kind of wild, be careful when you are moving your animal and have an adult help you. (If there is a fence you should be between the fence and the cow)
I hope this helped you.