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13 June 2015

Scratching an itch












Young bull vigorously scratching an itch 24.5.2015.

Eastern Finncattle are doing landscaping work over
the summer in Laajalahti. They will stay as long as
there is enough grass to eat. Mostly they drink
sea water, but they also have a fresh water dispenser.

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Saturday's Critters

http://camera-critters.blogspot.fi/2015/06/camera-critters-375.html


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  1. Stacy13 June 2015 at 08:33

    What a resourceful cow. That itch must have felt so much better!

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    1. Unknown18 June 2015 at 12:18

      Thank you, Stacy! He continued eating after a good scratch. :-)

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  2. Unknown13 June 2015 at 08:38

    Well captured Gunilla, we all know what it's like when we can't reach that itch.

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    1. Unknown18 June 2015 at 12:19

      Thank you, Linley! It's really terrible, isn't it?

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  3. Joyful13 June 2015 at 11:03

    Looks like the cow did a great job at reaching the itch. Wonderful captures!

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  4. Adam Jones13 June 2015 at 11:59

    Ohh that looks like a good scratching post.

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  5. Irma13 June 2015 at 12:01

    Hello Gunilla,
    Beautiful pictures of the cow, well that pole is there.
    Animals are really very clever.
    I wish you a very nice weekend.
    Best regards, Irma

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    1. Unknown18 June 2015 at 12:17

      Thank you, Irma! They also used the trees, but that stump was at the perfect height for his neck.

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  6. eileeninmd13 June 2015 at 13:01

    Hello Gunilla, cute series! I am glad the bull found a good scratching post. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!

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  7. Jenn Jilks13 June 2015 at 14:54

    Isn't that wonderful to see! How fun!!!!!
    (ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!

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  8. Rajesh13 June 2015 at 15:02

    Nice way to scratch. Good shots.

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  9. Lina Gustina13 June 2015 at 15:33

    Cute shots. You can count on a pole when you don't have any hand to scratch :)

    www.1sthappyfamily.com/2015/06/butterfly-and-cheese-beef-fusilli.html

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  10. TexWisGirl13 June 2015 at 17:29

    so cute. bet it felt good. :)

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    1. Unknown18 June 2015 at 12:15

      Thank you, Theresa! It must have, because he closed his eyes while scratching.

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  11. Lea13 June 2015 at 17:30

    Great photos!

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  12. Linda W.13 June 2015 at 17:40

    Cute series of photos.

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  13. Latane Barton13 June 2015 at 18:09

    Boy, I bet that felt good. Nothing like a good scratch to ease an itch

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    1. Unknown18 June 2015 at 12:13

      Thank you, Latane! It must have helped, because he continued eating after this. :-)

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  14. Anonymous13 June 2015 at 20:04

    Great captures.

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  15. Maude Lynn13 June 2015 at 21:17

    How cute!

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  16. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©13 June 2015 at 22:45

    Nice that the stump was left there for itchy cattle!

    I am amazed that they can drink seawater.
    ~

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    1. Unknown18 June 2015 at 12:32

      Thank you! The water in the Gulf of Finland is not as salty as the water in the Atlantic Ocean, but they have fresh water to drink as well.

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  17. Linda13 June 2015 at 22:55

    Reminds me of my dog. He loves to find something to scratch his neck or ears.

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    1. Unknown18 June 2015 at 12:35

      Thank you, Linda! Dogs enjoy being scratched. :-)

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  18. Stephanie13 June 2015 at 23:03

    Smart cow finding a way to scratch an itch. Great images!

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  19. Coloring Outside the Lines13 June 2015 at 23:33

    Aww- that's better now!

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  20. carol l mckenna14 June 2015 at 01:16

    Last shot is so precious ~ he is looking at you as if to say 'so what da ya think about that?' ~ All wonderful shots!

    Happy Weekend to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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    1. Unknown18 June 2015 at 12:37

      Thank you, Carol! It sure looks that way, doesn't it?

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  21. rainfield6114 June 2015 at 08:35

    You make me feeling so itchy too.

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    1. Unknown18 June 2015 at 12:37

      Thank you! I hope you have someone to scratch you. :-)

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  22. Unknown14 June 2015 at 11:56

    "Gbkoru" has been included in our A Sunday Drive for this week. Be assured that we hope this helps to point even more new visitors in your direction.

    http://asthecrackerheadcrumbles.blogspot.com/2015/06/a-sunday-drive_14.html

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    1. Unknown18 June 2015 at 12:43

      Thank you for including my blog, Jerry!

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  23. EG CameraGirl14 June 2015 at 20:02

    Makes me feel good to know he has scratched his itch. ;))

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    1. Unknown18 June 2015 at 12:48

      Thank you, Tina! He looked much happier as well. :-)

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  24. Ranten14 June 2015 at 21:29

    Ja de vet å ordne seg disse kyrne :-)) God ny uke!

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  25. GreenComotion15 June 2015 at 04:40

    I know the feeling, especially when I let my beard grow longer.
    Take your time my little friend :)

    I didn't know cattle drink sea water - news to me.

    Lovely sequence of photos, Gunilla.
    I missed seeing your daily photos.

    Hope to be back regularly soon.

    Have a Wonderful Day!
    Peace :)

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    1. Unknown18 June 2015 at 13:03

      Thank you, Chandra! The Gulf of Finland isn't as salty as the Atlantic Ocean, but they have fresh water to drink as well.

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  26. Bob Bushell15 June 2015 at 10:27

    You got itch that, lovely pictures Gunilla.

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  27. Unknown15 June 2015 at 11:30

    He he så fin og så godt å klø seg litt, artige og fine bilder.
    God ny sommeruke til deg Gunilla.

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  28. Sara - Villa Emilia15 June 2015 at 15:16

    Oi, miten hieno kuvasarja! Siitä tuntuu varmaan ihanalta, kun löytyi noin hieno rapsutuspaikka. :)
    Mukavaa viikkoa!

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    1. Unknown18 June 2015 at 13:05

      Kiitos, Sara! Ihanaa juhannusta sinulle. :-)

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  29. Seraphinas Phantasie15 June 2015 at 15:27

    SUch a lovely cow ! Fantastic photos.
    Best regards, Synnöve

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  30. Debbie15 June 2015 at 15:32

    it's perfect...for reaching that one "spot" that might otherwise be difficult. great captures!!!

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    1. Unknown18 June 2015 at 13:06

      Thank you, Debbie! I had fun watching him.

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  31. MTWaggin15 June 2015 at 17:49

    Love the itchy one and I had no idea any cattle could drink sea water and be okay with it. Very interesting!

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    1. Unknown18 June 2015 at 13:08

      Thank you very much! The Gulf of Finland is not as salty as the Atlantic Ocean, but I can't imagine the water tastes very good.

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  32. Miguel García15 June 2015 at 18:30

    Jeje, qué bien supo buscar el remedio para sus picores.
    Un abrazo,

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    1. Unknown18 June 2015 at 13:09

      Thank you, Miguel! He was a smart fellow.

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  33. Hannah15 June 2015 at 22:47

    His expressions are so cute as he scratches, and he seems to be keeping his eye on the camera and posing. That's amazing that they can drink sea water, what a national treasure they are.

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    1. Unknown18 June 2015 at 13:19

      Thank you, Hannah! They have fresh water to drink as well and the water isn't as salty as the water in the ocean.

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  34. Gail Dixon15 June 2015 at 23:31

    So very cute! He found the perfect spot to take care of that itch. :)

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    1. Unknown18 June 2015 at 13:10

      Thank you, Gail! He was a smart fellow. :-)

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  35. Donna16 June 2015 at 00:08

    Isn't it wonderful to observe the everyday in nature...it is just so soul satisfying!

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    1. Unknown18 June 2015 at 13:12

      Thank you, Donna! The cows are only here for the summer. I'm going to enjoy watching them as often as I can.

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  36. Al16 June 2015 at 03:58

    Very cute for such a big critter! I didn't know any animals drank seawater.

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    1. Unknown18 June 2015 at 13:13

      Thank you, Al! The seawater in the Gulf of Finland is not as salty as the water in the Atlantic Ocean, but it's still interesting that they drink it.

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  37. Sallie (FullTime-Life)16 June 2015 at 17:41

    Really a cute series... He found a perfect scratching post. I'm amazed that they drink seawater!

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    1. Unknown18 June 2015 at 13:17

      Thank you, Sallie! The water in the Gulf of Finland isn't as salty as the water in the ocean, but still. They have access to fresh water as well.

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  38. Unknown18 June 2015 at 12:12

    Thank you, Felicia! I love watching them. I only get to enjoy it over the summer.

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  39. Helma19 June 2015 at 21:51

    hahaha ... nice to see how the cow is scratching the post.
    Very geod seen and photographed very nice :-)

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  40. David M. Gascoigne,20 June 2015 at 03:49

    Makes me laugh when I see this. I often scratch my back against a tree trunk or post. Feels good!

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    1. Unknown20 June 2015 at 13:25

      Thank you, David! The itches aren't always easy to reach.

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  41. Alexa T20 June 2015 at 22:49

    :) And for sure a good look in 11 pic....

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