Super Ranch: Brothers come to Africa to farm

Chapter 148 The role of the cowbird!

As for the cowbirds, they did not choose to leave because of the African buffalo's movements, and did not seem to have much reaction to the changes in the surrounding environment.

Ordinary birds would choose to stay away if there was any disturbance around them.

"Boss, these cowbirds are one of the most popular species on the prairie. After all, no one of these animals living in the wild can guarantee that they will not be infected by those damn parasites. This is when these cowbirds come into play. It works, so generally the creatures on the grassland have a welcoming attitude towards cowbirds and will not harm these guys easily."

Parker explained seriously, and Wang Lu nodded to express his understanding.

As if to confirm Parker's statement, these cowbirds, which were originally perched on the backs of buffaloes, seemed to have discovered something. After fluttering their wings and flying into the air, they accurately landed on the few Wanglu birds that they checked and found to be ticked. Backs of cattle and sheep bitten by insects.

This greatly increased Wang Lu's interest.

"Just wait and see, boss, these little guys will give you a surprise!"

Parker said enthusiastically.

Then Wang Lu saw the cowbirds lowering their heads and beginning to search carefully on the backs of the cattle and sheep he had selected. It took almost no effort. These cowbirds seemed to be quite familiar with the ticks, and their eyes were like As if the locator was installed, it was easy to open the fur of the cattle and sheep under me and find the hiding place of the ticks.

Wang Lu was also greatly surprised when he saw this.

I saw that these cattle birds used their sharp beaks to easily break through the skin of these cattle and sheep, and those ticks that were very difficult to deal with in the hands of Wang Lu and others were defenseless under their hands. It was pecked out.

"Fuck, is it so easy?"

Wang Lu couldn't help but say something about the quintessence of the Chinese nation. If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, Wang Lu would have been a little unbelievable.

“Boss, the unique structure of the pointed beaks of these cattle predators gives them a natural advantage in dealing with these difficult ticks, and like experienced surgeons, they can accurately cut open the skin of these cattle and sheep. Catching those ticks with minimal damage is an art!”

The facts before him forced Wang Lu to agree with Parker's statement.

It has to be said that the wounds caused by these cattlebirds catching ticks are definitely much smaller than doing it yourself!

At least the risk of death of these cattle and sheep due to wound infection has been greatly reduced. As long as some simple disinfection is done, they will be fine.

Soon all the ticks on the cattle and sheep were caught, but the cattle birds that had already had a feast seemed not to be satisfied. In front of Wang Lu, they leaned down again and used their sharp beaks. The wounds on the cattle and sheep that had been bitten by ticks were pecked open.

Bright red blood immediately flowed out from these wounds. The cattle and sheep that were suddenly in pain all started to move involuntarily, walking uneasily on the spot, and some of them couldn't bear it and started neighing.

But those cowbirds, on the other hand, flapped their wings in joy, and then lowered their heads to suck the fresh blood flowing out of the wounds of these cows and sheep.

When Wang Lu saw this scene, his eyelids couldn't help but twitch, and he turned to look at Parker.

Parker said with some embarrassment:
“These cowbirds sometimes charge a certain fee for medical treatment of these parasite-infested animals, as you can see. Of course, this also results in the wounds of these animals sometimes not healing for a long time! "Wang Lu thought for a while and realized that it really made sense.

"And these cowbirds not only provide the service of catching parasites, but also use their ability to fly to warn their collaborators of the coming danger in advance. At that time, they will make a hissing scream. , I hope you will have the opportunity to see them in the future! Overall, these cowbirds are quite competent."

Wang Lu also nodded after hearing this. It seems that these cowbirds are more likely to cooperate with these wild animals for mutual benefit.

Wang Lu originally thought about driving these cattle predators away from the cattle and sheep in his pasture, but now he gave up the idea.

The most important thing about cooperation is trust, even in the animal kingdom.

If I expel these cowbirds when they are enjoying the fruits, I am afraid I will lose their trust, and then it may not be easy to get help from these cowbirds.

Wang Lu couldn't guarantee that the cattle and sheep he raised on his pasture would no longer be troubled by parasites and other pests in the future. There was no doubt that Wang Lu preferred nature's doctors, such as cattle predators, to chemical drugs.

Sure enough, after eating and drinking, these cowbirds also fluttered their wings and left, returning to the side of the African buffaloes.

In fact, the name cowbird is because this bird often appears together with rhinoceros or African buffalo. This large herbivore is large enough, and the folds on its body are more conducive to the survival of parasites. The most important thing is Because of their height and size, they don't care at all about the rewards they receive after their achievements are completed. They are the preferred partners of these cattle predators.

Those calves and lambs just now were considered private work at most...

Wang Lu couldn't stop laughing when he saw the shy African buffaloes approaching him, shook his head and said:
"Forget it, you have made a small contribution, and it is easier for you!"

Then Wang Lu asked Old Wei to pick some sweet potato vines and feed them to these guys.

Without the cattle birds brought by these guys, I'm afraid the ranch would have suffered a lot of damage.

At present, the cattle and sheep are no longer bitten by ticks. Except for the few cattle and sheep that have been infected with the virus and have some fever, the rest only need to be observed. In a few days, they can survive with their own resistance. If so, it should be fine. As for the wounds on the body, they should be healed after simple disinfection, and the isolation can be lifted by then.

As for the cattle and sheep that had been affected, Wang Lu also called Harris. This guy had raised livestock for many years and must have experience in this area.

After receiving Wang Lu's help, Harris came happily and brought some veterinary medicine for use on the cattle and sheep.

"King! Fortunately, you discovered it in time. These guys wouldn't have survived if it had been a few days later, but there shouldn't be much of a problem now."

Harris also gave his own judgment, which made Wang Lu breathe a sigh of relief.

Although these lambs and calves are not worth much, it is a pity to lose them. It would be best if they can be cured.

(End of this chapter)