It seems the rope did the trick. I do not need to put it on now as she seems to be a bit more trusting.
When I have been going to give the cattle water each day I have always gone to Star and given her a bit of a fuss then run my hand underneath and handled her udder. (Only got arrested twice!)
The latest trick is to finish her food then lift one leg as if to kick, then she looks round at me and I tell her to stand properly and talk to her and she settles again! Even if I start talking sooner she still does it. It's not a problem, just a thought on the funny ways that develop between animals and us.
We have been skimming the milk, and made our first butter this week. Wow, it is so nice. You some times wonder if the thought of home produced food makes you think it's nicer, but this is very different and so creamy.
Dot and Tim, Can you make yogurt with the skimmed milk, or do we need to keep some whole for this?
Dave