From a psychological standpoint, is it normal for, lets say cows, to be frightened when humans approach them?
Im talking about the farm animals that are in fields. The whole herd runs away the minute a human approaches.
Could it be due to any trauma or abuse that farmers impose on them?
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Because they’re animals. They may be domesticated, but they’re still animals, they don’t know the intentions of a farmer even if they’re trying to help.
Animals only begin to understand/trust human intentions if they’ve spent A LOT of time with humans. Like in direct contact being touched.
Farm animals don’t get that, because they’re one of dozens or hundreds of animals. The farmer can’t spend that time with all of them.
So they stay skittish/suspicious of the farmers
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