My name is Gautam, which means remover of darkness. It was also the name of the Buddha. I have a fine set of horns, but am quite docile and only use them to lift the gate off the latch and amble down to the fields when the humans aren’t looking. I am being trained as a working ox and together with my yoke-mate have been getting used to our driver giving us friendly commands. I…
Continue readingI am called Draupadi after a queen in ancient Indian mythology and I really am very regal. I was born in 2006. I have been auntie to most of the young oxen and some of the heifers and they all know how to behave properly under my watchful eye. I like to check humans out before accepting treats from them, but once I decide they are okay I will gladly accept any amount of rich-tea…
Continue readingMy name is Dora. They didn’t call me after a flower because as I like to wander about they decided I was an explorer and that rhymed with Dora. I was born in 2005 and am currently staying with my friends at Bhaktivedanta Manor where I am easing into a gradual retirement. I am a Holstein.
Continue readingMy name is Darlia, which means moth. I am one of the milking cows and have a whole dynasty among them. I am mother to Violet and Cowslip and grandmother to Dandelion, Jasmine, Bimba and Poppy. I was born in 2008 and despite being all black my breed is Swedish Red. I am good natured, although I occasionally bite fingers when I am being given a carrot!
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