Eldorado Posted October 9, 2020 #1 Share Posted October 9, 2020 From goat yoga to sound baths, the world is full of wellness trends designed to soothe and calm both body and spirit. Now, a self-care practice hailing from the Netherlands is promising practitioners serenity, and perhaps a smile or two. Dubbed “koe knuffelen” in Dutch (literally “cow hugging”), the practice is centred on the inherent healing properties of a good human-to-animal snuggle. Cow cuddlers typically start by taking a tour of the farm before resting against one of the cows for two to three hours. Full monty at the BBC: Link 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jethrofloyd Posted October 9, 2020 #2 Share Posted October 9, 2020 (edited) Better a cow hugging than bull fighting! Edited October 9, 2020 by jethrofloyd 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Desertrat56 Posted October 9, 2020 #3 Share Posted October 9, 2020 (edited) I would rather hug my cat or dog and if I had a goat I would hug it, but it would not stand on my back while I do yoga. Edited October 9, 2020 by Desertrat56 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XenoFish Posted October 9, 2020 #4 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Hug a cow today. 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zep73 Posted October 9, 2020 #5 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Go hug a tree, and leave those poor animals alone. I've worked with cattle, and they are not that keen on intimacy with humans. Best case, they are curious. Worst case, they panic. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Desertrat56 Posted October 9, 2020 #6 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Just now, zep73 said: Go hug a tree, and leave those poor animals alone. I've worked with cattle, and they are not that keen on intimacy with humans. Best case, they are curious. Worst case, they panic. I think it depends on how the cow was raised. If you raise it from a bottle when it is a few weeks old and there are no other cattle around it will be quite affectionate and trusting. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zep73 Posted October 9, 2020 #7 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Just now, Desertrat56 said: I think it depends on how the cow was raised. If you raise it from a bottle when it is a few weeks old and there are no other cattle around it will be quite affectionate and trusting. True. I just think the trend suggests that people can walk up to any cow, and start hugging it. Only the best suitable ones should be used for this. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XenoFish Posted October 9, 2020 #8 Share Posted October 9, 2020 I think I'll just comfort eat instead. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+susieice Posted October 9, 2020 #9 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Cow hugs. Even koos. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandsomeGorilla Posted October 9, 2020 #10 Share Posted October 9, 2020 I hug the goats at work, they love it. I ****ing love goats. Cows don't like hugging so much. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+joc Posted October 10, 2020 #11 Share Posted October 10, 2020 5 hours ago, zep73 said: Go hug a tree, and leave those poor animals alone. I've worked with cattle, and they are not that keen on intimacy with humans. Best case, they are curious. Worst case, they panic. I got chased by a whole herd of cows when I was a kid. They are fast too. I literally made it to the barbed wire fence and dove under the lowest strand before they were on top of me. You excite a bull...everyone goes for you! 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+joc Posted October 10, 2020 #12 Share Posted October 10, 2020 5 hours ago, Desertrat56 said: I would rather hug my cat or dog and if I had a goat I would hug it, but it would not stand on my back while I do yoga. I have no problems hugging myself! Try it. Give yourself a big ole hug! Then, take your left hand and grab your right arm and pat yourself on the back with it. Amazing how much better you'll feel. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jethrofloyd Posted October 10, 2020 #13 Share Posted October 10, 2020 5 hours ago, zep73 said: Go hug a tree, It's occupied... 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridian O Posted October 11, 2020 #14 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Remember the old days when a cow pat was a pile of poop? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the frog Posted October 13, 2020 #15 Share Posted October 13, 2020 On 10/9/2020 at 3:33 PM, Eldorado said: From goat yoga to sound baths, the world is full of wellness trends designed to soothe and calm both body and spirit. Now, a self-care practice hailing from the Netherlands is promising practitioners serenity, and perhaps a smile or two. Dubbed “koe knuffelen” in Dutch (literally “cow hugging”), the practice is centred on the inherent healing properties of a good human-to-animal snuggle. Cow cuddlers typically start by taking a tour of the farm before resting against one of the cows for two to three hours. Full monty at the BBC: Link it not always end well... https://www.ibtimes.com/man-has-sex-cow-strangulates-animal-death-2939455 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Razman Posted October 17, 2020 #16 Share Posted October 17, 2020 On 10/9/2020 at 4:20 PM, XenoFish said: Hug a cow today. Looks like a turkey burger . Cow huggin though , sounds risky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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