A Load of Bull

Guest - Aug 08, 2005 06:29 AM EDT
Thanks Mary, Alandra and Shirree for your comments and for steering (ha!) me in the right direction as to what this animal actually is. Its still a bull to me though even if it is an IT. I did make friends with it like I said so may have to visit again for some more pats. I still don't know how you can tell its a Steer from the front. I could be a young bull you know. Oh, who am I kidding. I know nothing about cattle.

Guest - Aug 03, 2005 04:56 PM EDT
haha, love the title, and he's a great looking specimen too! can even see the shiny fur/hide or whatever it's called.

Guest - Aug 03, 2005 02:52 PM EDT
Good shot of the Steer and I have found cattle curious too. When you approach the fence they all start wandering over to check you out!

Guest - Aug 03, 2005 04:58 AM EDT
No, I would stay on the other side of the fence too. I love cattle, but I wouldn't brave a bull. Would love to see more - bring on the Bulls I say!

Guest - Aug 03, 2005 04:02 AM EDT
Okay, now I know what a Steer is. But I assure you, there are some bulls up the road and I will take a photo to prove it. Those things are so huge that I may have to stay over the other side of the road to photograph them. I certainly won't be going up to the fence and patting those ones.

Guest - Aug 02, 2005 02:25 PM EDT
So,is it male or female or just somewhere in between? I'm confused about all these names. To me, if it has horns, its a bull, otherwise it's just a cow (unless its little and then its a calf).

Guest - Aug 02, 2005 04:55 AM EDT
Wow Lulu, i'm so proud of you - I thought you were afraid of cows. This bull looks like he may be part way through a sex change. They call them Steers. It's a lovely shot Lurene - very crisp. Cattle are really curious beasts, and this photo really captures that.