The real answer is that it’s done so that farmers can locate their cows more easily. The problem is that cows actually hate the things — and there’s evidence that it may actually be damaging their hearing, too!
I had a lady boss who wore a charm bracelet. When I was goofing off, I’d keep a listen. As soon as I heard the clinking of the bracelet, I would get busy. Worked great.
Farmer John’s cow had a bell,Farmer John loved it so well.Cow rang it really loud,Peeved off the wrong crowd.To make a long story short,They took Farmer John to court,Now Farmer John is no longer proud.
What is the singular of “cattle?” It is not cow, because that could refer to a female elephant, hippo, moose, etc. Referring to them with their scientific name, “Bos taurus” is sort of a copout. Could “there is none” be an answer?
In case you really want to know, I will tell you. As a farmer, the only cow to have a bell is the “alpha” milk cow. Every other cow in the herd follows her. Some how she is smart enough to know when it is time to be milked. All the other cows are spread through out the field eating, or resting, they are not always close to her. When it is time to be milked, she will start walking towards the barn and the bell will start ringing. The other cows hear the bell ringing and follow her back to the barn to be milked and fed. Oh yeah, on a side note. Cows do not do Daylight Saving Time, so we farmers don’t really get to do it either. You start milking your cows at 6:00 am Standard Time and it stays that way, you just milk at 7:00 am Daylight Saving Time.
BE THIS GUY about 6 years ago
I thought it was because cows liked bling.
Kveldulf about 6 years ago
Shh! We’re not supposed to know!
Wilde Bill about 6 years ago
You know that cows are behind a program of chikin genocide, right? Maybe we are next.
knight1192a about 6 years ago
So farmers can find them in a field when they can’t immediately see them. And maybe to scare of potential predators.
Lee Cox about 6 years ago
The real answer is that it’s done so that farmers can locate their cows more easily. The problem is that cows actually hate the things — and there’s evidence that it may actually be damaging their hearing, too!
chris_weaver about 6 years ago
Because that’s what farmers want: more cowbell!
oldpine52 about 6 years ago
Because their horns don’t work.
GeifuKe about 6 years ago
I thought it was to prevent a multi-cow crash on the rural interstate.
GeifuKe about 6 years ago
And now, can we have a cow take the same test with a pig-related question? I am sure we can build a joke around that.
jozzeke about 6 years ago
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/cows-officially-the-most-deadly-large-animals-in-britain-a6727266.html
dwane.scoty1 about 6 years ago
Rat will disable the Bells for a modest Fee!
John Wiley Premium Member about 6 years ago
In 2016, 19 workplace deaths were attributed to cattle, more than spiders, snakes, sharks and alligators combined.
Coincidentally, The Straight Dope had an article on this subject yesterday – https://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/9730/how-dangerous-are-cows/
NeedaChuckle Premium Member about 6 years ago
I had a lady boss who wore a charm bracelet. When I was goofing off, I’d keep a listen. As soon as I heard the clinking of the bracelet, I would get busy. Worked great.
GeifuKe about 6 years ago
Farmer John’s cow had a bell,Farmer John loved it so well.Cow rang it really loud,Peeved off the wrong crowd.To make a long story short,They took Farmer John to court,Now Farmer John is no longer proud.
Andrew Sleeth about 6 years ago
It’s in case Christopher Walken drops by on a farm tour. And while we’re on the subject … Since when did Pig enroll at Moo U?
drycurt about 6 years ago
Cows that must be milked must be located. I’ve seen fog so thick in Europe that you couldn’t see your feet while standing.
hablano about 6 years ago
Hmm, I hadn’t thought of that, must get one for my wife.
tripwire45 about 6 years ago
I like that answer. It fits the Gary Larson theory of cows.
JudyAz about 6 years ago
To get to the other side!
Oh wait, wrong joke…
Thomas Scott Roberts creator about 6 years ago
But why would farmers kill us in our sleep? Oh, wait… maybe Pig meant…
Radish the wordsmith about 6 years ago
More cow bell!
BiathlonNut about 6 years ago
What is the singular of “cattle?” It is not cow, because that could refer to a female elephant, hippo, moose, etc. Referring to them with their scientific name, “Bos taurus” is sort of a copout. Could “there is none” be an answer?
Fido (aka Felix Rex) Premium Member about 6 years ago
Question: Why do farmers place loud bells on their cows?
Answer: Because if they placed loud neckties the cows would look silly.
Huckleberry Hiroshima about 6 years ago
Thanks for using “they’re” correctly, Mr. Pastis. As to the bells, they’re there for their own safety. ;)
Radish the wordsmith about 6 years ago
Cows kill more people than sharks do every year.
Sisyphos about 6 years ago
Are you suggesting that Pig’s answer is not correct, Cartoon-Boy?
askaMoose about 6 years ago
I sure miss the Crocs.
serial232 about 6 years ago
In case you really want to know, I will tell you. As a farmer, the only cow to have a bell is the “alpha” milk cow. Every other cow in the herd follows her. Some how she is smart enough to know when it is time to be milked. All the other cows are spread through out the field eating, or resting, they are not always close to her. When it is time to be milked, she will start walking towards the barn and the bell will start ringing. The other cows hear the bell ringing and follow her back to the barn to be milked and fed. Oh yeah, on a side note. Cows do not do Daylight Saving Time, so we farmers don’t really get to do it either. You start milking your cows at 6:00 am Standard Time and it stays that way, you just milk at 7:00 am Daylight Saving Time.
siduous66 over 5 years ago
THEY’LL NEVER FIND ME
ale313 almost 5 years ago
10 percent of the time does also kill the chilren