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New Neighbors

Some new cows have moved onto the property behind ours; they come to the fence now when they hear the puppies barking as they run around the yard.

The smallest dark brown calf skittered away when I went to say hi and take some shots, but this bigger red guy stayed and posed for me. Of course we never attempt to pet or touch the cows next door, as they can get scared or aggressive, and there's only a couple strands of wire between us and them.

Since her udders are full I think the spotted white cow might be the dark brown calf's mother.

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nightsmusic said…
Cowies!!! We have chickens, goats and ducks around us, but no cows. Oh, and a rooster who's clock is broken and thinks it's always sunrise. Always.
January 29, 2022 at 9:49 AM
Maria Zannini said…
How cool! I like cows. Two wandered onto our property once. When I approached them I realized I barely came up to their back. They were huge! Fortunately I noticed a very slow moving pick up truck going down the street. I waved at him to stop and asked him if he was looking for something. Sure enough, it was his cows. He let out his dogs and they herded the cows back to their place.
January 29, 2022 at 1:00 PM
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