Cowgirl meal deal
Why did the cow cross the road? In the central Alberta community of Sylvan Lake, at least one bovine appears happy to hit the streets in exchange for Timbits from Tim Hortons. His name is Magnum and the sweet-toothed steer has become an increasingly common sight in the central Alberta town. The horned Holstein recently turned heads at the local Tim Hortons drive-thru, trotting up to the menu screen and gently tapping the order button with his nose. Then Magnum ambles up to the pick-up window before accepting a box of bite-sized doughnuts, much to the delight of the servers inside. Riding high in a modified brown leather barrel-horse saddle is Kelly Landry, who owns the gentle giant. “I like to go to Tim Hortons. Many people do it with horses but that’s too common,” said Landry with a chuckle. “It’s just to have some social time and people love to see it.”
Kelly, 28, said she always likes seeing Magnum getting some love from the public while enjoying a special treat out on the town. And all those sweets must be adding up. She said Magnum has recently packed on some extra weight and is now more than 2,500 pounds. “It’s not too far [from home] and I know he loves Timbits,” she said. “Animals love sugar. “The black and white beast also made a recent pit stop at the local Canadian Tire auto service center and has been spotted riding through local neighborhoods.
Kelly Landry says, “He’s a cow, but with the mentality of a horse and the personality of a dog. Magnum is no stranger to celebrity. For years he’s amassed a following on his own Facebook and TikTok pages, where his friends and followers know him as “Magnum le boeuf.” And while the sight of rider and steer is new to residents of Sylvan Lake, Magnum was a beloved regular at festivals and parades in his native Quebec. The pair moved to Sylvan Lake last spring. After settling in, they began hitting the streets. “It’s just to have some social time and people love to see it.” Kelly said Magnum always attracts a crowd in the drive-through. Landry admits it hasn’t always been a smooth ride. The first time she tried to ride Magnum, he bucked her off. But after a time, tacking Magnum up and taking the reins became part of a regular routine. Despite his size, he can carry some speed. But Kelly says he only trots easily when he knows he’s close to getting home. “Cows don’t like to work too hard,” she said.
Moovellous Mirth
After a massive storm, ranchers in Texas are now looking for their lost cattle.
Surprisingly, they found six of them on Facebook.
A cattle farmer walks into a store
and asks the cashier, “Can I pay in meat?”
to which the cashier responds, “As long as it’s tender.”
Cow tipping is an urban myth.
Apparently, the farmers just pay them a competitive wage.
What do you call a cow with 3 legs?
Lean beef.
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