[blackdog]

Forget limiting danger to wild animals. When we first started farming we thought it was nice to be personable and gentle with our stock. Then you turn your back and find yourself in the hospital. We avoid all contact with all the males. The more they are uneasy around you the safer you are. Never pet, touch, or speak to your livestock. Keep a loyal and tenacious stock dog by your side at all times.

I used to think it was funny when we had a real awnry suffolk ram who used to attack the tractor tires. One day he lined up on the front end like something Marlin Perkins would be thrilled by and smashed the grill, 20 gallon radiator, and oil cooler right thru the water pump housing/fan/and main pulley on the engine block. We promptly introduced him to a .410 between the eyes.

[gridlock]

You don’t name the steers...

[scan59]

The more they are uneasy around you the safer you are.

/Sounds like that could be applied to many lowlifes in the human race. (Instead of trying to be everybody's friend.)