#barn rat

rats and hay and wood and natural materials. maybe even stitching/sewing stims ?

i hope this is fun and not too specific tysm ! <3<3

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First of all, the photo with the horse shows his lead rope hanging down towards the ground. This is something you NEVER do, as the horse can easily trip over it or get it caught on something, which will only cause the horse to panic and struggle. A horse's spine will break before the nylon rope or halter does; many foals die during halter/lead breaking from this.

Second, there was playground equipment in the calf enclosure. The swing set is especially worrisome, since the chains and such could easily spook or entangle them. The trampoline is less of an immediate hazard, but still not what I would consider safe in a paddock. Plus there is the implication that the child will be using it around the calves and THAT is a troubling thought.

(There is also the clip of him tossing and rolling toys at the calves but their reactions are fairly mild. *shrugs*)

Finally there is the knowledge that weaning calves will be putting their mouth on EVERYTHING. This family is not using nose tags to prevent them from trying to suck on things they shouldn't, nor are they removing objects they may attempt to chew. (That old wooden bench is a good example.) When an herbivore eats something they shouldn't, it's especially problematic because of their very long digestive tract and inability to vomit. (Although cows DO chew cud which requires some regurgitation, so I could be wrong here.)