Hose question (nothing to do with gardening!)

**Tarheel** · 2nd January 15, 05:06 PM

There is a Bison park in Tupelo, MS (forty miles east of my house). I'll be going over soon to visit friends and I'll check on the shedding, colors and temperament of these creatures. I'll take the camera and also ask about the automated washing, combing and shearing devices (in case there are any). I bet the community of Amish folks that live near the park will have some great insight also. Their baked goods are renown in this area. Maybe they use Bison milk? Dubious at best.

**Stitchwiz** · 5th January 15, 07:03 AM

Originally Posted by Tarheel

There is a Bison park in Tupelo, MS (forty miles east of my house). I'll be going over soon to visit friends and I'll check on the shedding, colors and temperament of these creatures. I'll take the camera and also ask about the automated washing, combing and shearing devices (in case there are any). I bet the community of Amish folks that live near the park will have some great insight also. Their baked goods are renown in this area. Maybe they use Bison milk? Dubious at best.

Be careful, friend. Old neighbours of mine have had buffalo for almost 50 years. Having watched them in action, I won't go anywhere near them unless it is beside the barnyard with re-inforced 2 ½" steel pipe, 7' high fencing. Their stock were fairly calm because they were used to people being around, but I have seen how skittish they can be. Bison and buffalo are known to have poor eyesight. If they feel at all unsure or threatened, they will try to run at you to scare you off - they are confident that their size will intimidate you - and they are right! They have been know to slam into fences because they don't see them in time.
If your friends have experience, follow their advice. Enjoy your trip!