Bulls and neighbours

Sylvia · Post by **Sylvia** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 5:03 pm

Can anyone tell me if there is any accepted countryside code regarding neighbours putting bulling heifers into a field adjoining a field where there is already a bull and his own cows. What started as a quite jolly day went swiftly downhill as we struggled (in the pouring rain) to move our bull and cows away from this new temptation. I couldn't leave him as I was afraid he'd hurt himself. This happened last year too - different neighbour. And, boy, doesn't it use up the time moving stock about outside planned moves - that's the best part of today gone. But at least he's safe now.

Saffy · Post by **Saffy** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 7:41 pm

Sylvia

If it is the other way around and the heifers were there first I would say the code would be don't put the bull next to them but I am sure you know that.

As for this way around, did your neighbour realize there was a bull with the cows? If he did perhaps it would be his own silly fault if they got in calf!

It may be worth telephoning a neighbour to let them know your bull is in a field adjoining his. This puts the onus on him not to put his heifers next to the bull or at least to make arrangements for you to move your bull first. I am not sure of the law on this but I would guess legally it is your fault if he pops over and rapes said heifers.

Having said that he would have to prove it first but if he has charolais it might not be too difficult! Interesting cross.

Sorry for being so vague, I am sure someone has the answer.

Stephanie ( Who has had MEGA problems with her neighbours bull)

Kathy Millar · Post by **Kathy Millar** » Fri Sep 30, 2005 6:01 am

My neighbour put his hereford bull and 7 holstein cows in a field adjacent to my cows. At first I was shocked but then I remembered that both cows had been AI'd and had not come back into heat. However, the bull kept moaning across the fence making "sheep eyes" at the cows (and ignored his own) then about 3 days later guess who's cow came into heat! I was so annoyed (it took 3 attempts via AI to get her into calf before) that I half wished the darned bull would jump the fence and save me the AI costs.

Anyways, I got them out of that field the same day and had her AI'd once again. Tempted to ask the neighbour to put his bull back in 21 days!!

Otherwise, the neighbour didn't seem too concerned at all but I did ask him to warn me next time.

Kathy

Inger · Post by **Inger** » Thu Oct 06, 2005 3:39 am

Did she get in calf after that?

Kathy Millar · Post by **Kathy Millar** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 5:14 pm

Don't know! Polly is a real stinker to get into calf using AI.

Kathy

Inger · Post by **Inger** » Wed Oct 19, 2005 10:05 am

Maybe you should borrow the neighbour's bull. :D

ann · Post by **ann** » Wed Oct 19, 2005 2:05 pm

I rent some of my land to my brother and occasionally his heifers have visited my bull, however as my bulls are quite respectfully of electric fences and hedges, one has been keep quite fit patrolling the hedge adjacent to a field with 14 cull cows and their calves, poor lad, in this instance I guess it wouldn't have mattered to much if he had got in with them, I'm sure they would prefer a nice red bull to those great big continentals.

Its not to bad when on keeps it in the family but I did use to have an awkard neighbour and the only time his bull came to visit my cows, my bull was doing a very good job of putting him back through the fence when I arrived, so up went more electric fence. If they are taught to respect it quite early on in life it is a time safer if you have hedges as well.

Regarding the law, on has to fence against one's own stock, so if your bull visits your neighbours cows, you are responsible and if his comes visting yours its his problem

Ann

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