Guest guest Posted January 30, 2004 Report Share Posted January 30, 2004 When we trained our ox, first he had his halter on and was being hitched up with a well trained oxen. one man was doing the plowing and another man (my cowherd, who my ox was used to) held the rope of Balarama's halter. He only had to do this for two or three days until Balaram obeyed the teamster. now he is three and a half years old. We got him so trained that he just has to be told to go right or left or stop. Even if he by accident strayed of into the neighbor's wheat field you just have to tell him to take a U-turn. After his evening stroll, he just comes and stands in front of his feeding bowl without making any sound and just waiting to get tied up for the night. When he pulls the cart we tie a lead rope to his nose string. However, the lead rope is only for back up. He could go without it. We just have to tap him a little on his tail with a finger in a certain way and he goes. On the German ox power website I read that when training the oxen to get him used to strange noises and different colors and moving objects. They also stress to be very regulated with the animals. Doing the same thing every day at the same time. Today my cows saw (for the first time) two camels walking down the road and all three of them were real scared. Balaram also has a problem walking by the Elephant's house due to fear. However, big trucks, busses and tractors he is not afraid of. Hare Krishna! Y.s. Hrimati dasi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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