Here are a few myths about farm animals that I would like to bust for you.
Myth #1: If the bovine has horns, it is a bull.
Truth #1: Females also have horns unless they are of a polled breed (such as polled hereford), in which case neither the males nor females will have horns.
Cora first found mention of this myth on an eBay item - a butter dish depicting a cow on the front, but the seller was adamant that it was a bull.
Myth #2: The goat has a beard; it must be a male.
Truth #2: Goats are not people and do not have the same physical characteristics as people. I have two goats with beards, and I assure you: they are most definitely female.
Have you busted any myths (farming related or not) recently? Or have you been duped by a myth recently? Do share!
Want to Walk on Water?
9 months ago
Some of those things I didn't know. Interesting...hmmm. Thanks for sharing. :-)
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Maggie
www.foreverfindingmybliss.blogspot.com
I haven't debunked any myths, but I remember a silly animated movie that was ridiculously popular a few years back ("Barnyard") where all the bulls had udders!
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