Both being ruminants, they often share grazing space and can become inseparable, following each other across pastures in a quiet, steady companionship. The Takeaway

arrives in spring. He immediately causes chaos: butting the fence, eating the laundry off the line, and headbutting the young calves. But when he tries to show off for Niva, she kicks the air, nearly shattering his horn. He laughs. "You have fire," he bleats. "No one else here does."

"You will not own me. You will not serve me. You will stand beside me while I eat the dandelions, kick the sky, or simply lie down in the sun."