Daar is baie dinge wat jy kan doen sonder om 'n woord te praat Assie. Jou tante het eintlik so half skertsend gedink aan die kundigheid wat so boer het wat nog weet hoe om 'n koei te melk... is mos maar amper soos om 'n vrou te benader jy weet.
"First of all you will need to secure the cow so that the cow can’t wander off. You should tie the cow in a low-stress and quiet environment.
When moving near to clean the udder, speak in a low voice and gently pat her side so that she knows where you are.
Cows have a 300 degree range of vision, meaning they can see all around them without moving their heads, minus what is directly in front and behind of them.
Despite this great range of vision, their depth perception is pretty poor, which is why it is important to talk to the cow as you approach her from the side to let her know where you are and that you are getting closer
You should approach the cow slowly, because your cow can get afraid or be nervous if you move fast. And the milking process will be more difficult and unpleasant for both of you and your cow if the cow is anxious or afraid."
Then clean her udder. Dry the teats using a clean, soft cotton cloth.
As you dry them, don’t scratch or irritate the teats. They are sensitive, and the cow may jerk or try to kick you if you cause any pain.
Don't forget to lubricate before you begin milking."
Hulle beweer ook hoe meer 'n mens dit doen, hoe kundiger word jy. Ongelukkig het al die instruksies oorbodig geword met die outomatiese melkmasjiene
