Originally Posted by planetsusie (Post 704105)

Just got back from a w/end wandering around mid Wales and I'm wondering what the guides are for warning us walkers there is a bull in the field?
What I have learned is that I can run fast when I have to n no way am I testing the theory that you turn and face it waving your arms about...No way...eeeeeeeeeek

Originally Posted by West Ender (Post 704457)

Bullocks (not bulls) live in fields in nice little groups - all lads together - just not for a very long time. They are very curious animals and will surround you, usually hoping you've arrived with some food, and think it's good fun to chase you if you run. On the whole they're harmless but have bad breath and fart a lot.

If there's a bull in a field with cows it's likely to be quite docile because it's a happy bull - if you get my meaning. They are unpredictable but not totally dangerous and they don't just think - "Person > chase > kill." They think happy thoughts and leer at the next cow.

A bull in a field on his own thinks - "Why are you in my field? Are you the AI man? Where are my cows? I'm annoyed now." That's when you run.
:D

Originally Posted by derekgas (Post 704329)

That theory does work planetsusie, so instead of trying to bring about your end running, stand and wave your arms about, with plenty of shouting, they get very close, but they do stop, I was taught this on a farm many years ago, I should also say, they were 'normal' bullocks, (black and white), I dont know if it works with all bulls.

Originally Posted by derekgas (Post 704329)

That theory does work planetsusie, so instead of trying to bring about your end running, stand and wave your arms about, with plenty of shouting, they get very close, but they do stop, I was taught this on a farm many years ago, I should also say, they were 'normal' bullocks, (black and white), I dont know if it works with all bulls.

Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 704213)

So it is illegal to put bulls in fields that have a public footpath - but it does happen

Originally Posted by mattylad (Post 704908)

The problem with laws preventing bulls in fields with a ROW, is that bulls cannot read :D

Originally Posted by Royboy39 (Post 704960)

Lesson for today............If you see something in a field about 1 ton in weight with a ring in its nose.............DONT STROKE IT.

Originally Posted by Royboy39 (Post 704960)

Lesson for today............If you see something in a field about 1 ton in weight with a ring in its nose.............DONT STROKE IT.

Originally Posted by mattylad (Post 705013)

..... we got followed by some bulls,

Originally Posted by West Ender (Post 705038)

Bullocks! :)

Originally Posted by Royboy39 (Post 705058)

No Bollocks........:eek:

Originally Posted by Eric (Post 705066)

I'll steer well away from this one:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by mattylad (Post 705013)

Me & MrsMatty were wandering through a field coming from Loveclough over to Rising Bridge on the Rossy way & we got followed by some bulls, should have seen MrsMatty run - lol

Originally Posted by churchman phil (Post 705250)

If in any doubt STOP walking, turn around to face them and clap your hands loudly at a steady rate.

Originally Posted by Eric (Post 705035)

Agree with you ... this is right up there with "don't play with the cute little bear cub.":eek:

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 705304)

Using the premise that cute little bear cuds have bloody great big mummies very near by:D

Originally Posted by Eric (Post 705365)

Right first time .... we'll make a woodsman out of you yet:theband:

Originally Posted by West Ender (Post 705815)

When we lived in Pickering, North Yorkshire, the lady next door's dad had been killed by a bull. He was leading it through the farmyard and it turned on him and gored him to death.

Originally Posted by Benipete (Post 705863)

Where's Old Tige when you need him?:D:D

Originally Posted by churchman phil (Post 705911)

ALWAYS let any dog go. It is a major factor with cattle - they don't like 'em!!!

Originally Posted by churchman phil (Post 705989)

That was in reply to Katex's post and is simply not a case of that Roy. Dogs attract large livestock like cows and horses by virtue of being a curiosity or a threat.
You should ALWAYS have a dog under close control whilst entering any farmland - even if you cannot immediately see livestock it may be hidden by trees, hedgelines or the lie of the ground. However, if any livestock becomes interested in you because of the dog and you are feeling threatened to the point things are getting uncontrollable then you let the dog go. The livestock will try and get the dog away.
People mainly get trampled and killed because they run and fall whilst keeping hold of the dog leash. The livestock will chase you if you run because you have the dog. Letting it go could save your life. It is what any 'expert' would tell you to do too - LET THE DOG GO. It will be ok.
I seriously don't think a farmer would challenge you for saving your life. One everyday pet dog would not be a match for a herd of bullocks or horses.

It is a similar principle as to when people drown trying to save their beloved pet. In nearly every case the dog gets out ok.

Unless, of course, some idiot goes out with a plan to get his large vicious dog to attack livestock which is not what we are talking about.

Originally Posted by shillelagh (Post 707610)

Well this bull went shopping and didnt like it either ...

BBC NEWS | Northern Ireland | Runaway bull's supermarket sweep

Originally Posted by katex (Post 707983)

Didn't even stop to collect any Reward Points either ... :D

Don't suppose any necessity in their training manual for this type of incident.

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 708008)

I wouldn't care but the poor little sod had only gone into the store to check out the breakfast cereals, he was after some Moooooesli :D:D

Originally Posted by Royboy39 (Post 705934)

No farmer would thank you for taking an untrained dog anywhere near livestock.