Cows stay on the safe side and get their Z's from naps taken throughout out the day. This is an old protective behavior that allows cattle to stay alert to threats even during the night. These naps add up to about four hours of sleep, usually including one hour of deep rest. (Rye and Coke)
I have goats and it is not uncommon for a youngster to be asleep and fail to arouse when the herd moves off after I turn them loose from their pen (I typically make noise doing this and the herd is noisy in anticipation of being turned loose or getting fed). When it does wake up it begins bleating in a panic for its herd mates/nanny which are often out of sight. I have seen a goat up to about 6 mo. old do this. This is my experience.
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I have goats and it is not uncommon for a youngster to be asleep and fail to arouse when the herd moves off after I turn them loose from their pen (I typically make noise doing this and the herd is noisy in anticipation of being turned loose or getting fed). When it does wake up it begins bleating in a panic for its herd mates/nanny which are often out of sight. I have seen a goat up to about 6 mo. old do this. This is my experience.
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