Black 2,000-Pound Bull Devours Entire Loaf Of Bread

Gus is a big boy with a big appetite. He's a full grown, intact bull who is more than 2,000 pounds of solid muscle. He spends his day wandering in his meadow with 20 other cows and their calves. Gus doesn't have to answer to anyone. He does whatever he wants, whenever he wants to do it and there isn't anybody as big as he is to tell him otherwise. And if Gus wants to eat a whole loaf of crusty French Bread, then Gus can have it. It took him about a minute to completely inhale this big loaf as Dave ripped off chunks and fed them into Gus' cavernous mouth as fast as he could.

Gus is a big softy at heart and his nature is a lot more gentle than you might expect. This is exceptional among bulls. They are usually dominant, often aggressive, and difficult to trust around humans.

Dave has been visiting this herd for several months and has become quite familiar with the cows on this farm. It was a surprise to him when he met Gus face to face recently because Gus had been living elsewhere and had not been in this meadow before. Dave stopped for a break while riding his bike, and he started eating a sandwich. Gus pushed his way through the herd and boldly walked right up to Dave, helping himself to the sandwich. Dave didn't argue with Gus one little bit. In fact, he was frozen on the spot, completely unsure of what the bull might think of an intruder in the meadow with his ladies.

When Dave spoke with the farmer later, he learned that Gus is a very friendly bull who has been accustomed to people since birth. He also has a penchant for bread and sandwiches, as Dave already discovered on his own. The farmer told Dave that he was free to visit the herd, as always, and that Gus wouldn't give him any trouble, especially if he was offered a few slices of bread.

Surprisingly, research done by Cornell University shows that a diet high in baked goods has no ill effects on cattle or bulls. The same study tells us that cows really enjoy bread. With that in mind, Dave has started meeting Gus in the meadow on a regular basis to share some doughy treats.

Bulls are heavily muscled, especially around the shoulders and the neck. Their bones are thicker than cow's, their hooves are bigger, and their head is even made up of a much more solid skull. This allows them to fight for breeding rights with other males, and to protect the herd from predators. These differences are very apparent when looking at cows or bulls. The sheer size and power of a full grown bull is unmistakable. They are one of the largest land animals in North America, closely matched by bison and bull moose.

As with any animal, caution should be exercised when interacting with them, especially when food is involved. It is never wise to approach a bull. Unless of course, that bull is named Gus, and you have just been to the bakery to get him a snack.