- Location
- Wiltshire
This is a sad situation. However many of us have what seem like pointless interviews under caution and at some point common sense breaks out.
The bigger point is education and maybe right at the start there was a missed opportunity to educate the public. I can only speak as operator of a small caravan / camping site but we find the public are really interested in farming and we think part of our job is to educate.
One guest was thrilled with how friendly cows were, and she touched them over a gate. No big deal to us but to a town dweller this was an event.
I don’t think the public are trying to be difficult.
My calf hutches are right alongside a footpath. My guys are told to be nice to everyone and answer questions from the walkers. It’s common for me to see a family being given a tour. The kids love the inquisitive calves. There’s no harm in a little education
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