2006-06-15 16:09:24 · 20 answers · asked by jlange1485 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
It's a sense of security. The bull is the only one that will roam far from the herd, and that's because he keeps an eye on them, and prefers to get a wider view of possible danger. Plus, if there are calves, the cows will remain close, to protect their young. They will take care of calves, even if they aren't their offspring. The herd is like a family, everyone watches out for everyone else.
2006-06-15 16:23:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 10⤊ 0⤋
Why do people gather in groups instead of spreading out evenly? Cows, like people, are social animals and have what is called a herd instinct, which means they like to stay together. Part of this is for protection. Cows can't do much in the line of fighting, and being part of a larger group makes them less vulnerable to attack by predators.
At least, that's my take on the situation. For the real goods, I guess you'll have to ask a cow....
2006-06-15 16:14:47 · answer #2 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are herd animals, so they stay close for protection, because predators will go after a lone animal that is separated from the herd. Also, they help keep flies off each other by standing close and swishing their tails. This is why you sometimes see two cows standing side-by-side, facing in opposite directions. The tail of one swishes over the head of the other.
2006-06-16 09:04:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They gather in large groups because they are having a conversation with other cows. As silly cows like to do the whole world over - they have a good gossip. They usually discuss about the bowel movements of the male of the herd, i.e. they talk bullsh!t. One of two of them may also have a fractious relationship, and thus have a bit of 'beef' with one another.
2016-09-28 00:22:47 · answer #4 · answered by Warren 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in fact cows seldom "huddle together" they do this when the farmer has dumped the hay/silage in one place, most cows will spread out but remain reasonably close together, its herd - protection in numbers defense thing...
they also stay somewhat together because of genetic selection by farmers in that animals that stay together are easier to work with then ones that dont.. so over thousands of years breeding they got cows who have more of a herd instint... but really cows dont clump close together when in a decent pasture....
2006-06-15 16:19:12 · answer #5 · answered by CF_ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they like to be close to other cows and for safety-much easier for a predator to pick off a solitary cow than to get one away from herd for cows will stand in circle facing outward to defend and protect. They are herd animals-not in their nature or instinct to be solitary.
2006-06-15 16:19:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cows are a herd animal...they will alll group together to protect themselves from predators and because they do not like to be alone
2006-06-15 16:16:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe they don't like to be alone. They're socializing. If you were in a field with people would you separate from them and be a loner?
2006-06-15 16:12:43 · answer #8 · answered by Jahmie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do women all have to go to the bathroom at the same time? To a guy it's a mistery, to a woman, it's just to talk, which is what they do best.
2006-06-15 16:14:15 · answer #9 · answered by Jeff M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they huddle together if its going to rain.. otherwise they would be spread out chewing their cud.
2006-06-15 16:28:57 · answer #10 · answered by littlechicky_82 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋