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Domestic Animal

Weather Predictors

Those growing up or living around a farm or ranch probably will recognize some of these. Here is a selection of of those observations.

Cats

A faster a cat swishes his tail, the stronger a wind up to a gale.

Sneezing cats foretell rain.

If a cat washes her face over the ear, look for weather fine and clear.

An old cat frisking around like a kitten foretells bad weather.

Dogs

Strong winds blow when dogs roll.
A dog's tail will straighten when rain is coming.
It foretells rain when a dog digs a hole, howls at passerby's, or refuse to eat meat.
When dog's rub themselves in winter, expect a thaw soon.

Pigs

When Pigs Carry Sticks,
The Clouds will play Tricks;
When they lie in the Mud,
No Fears of Flood.
When the hogs are carrying sticks to build their beds, a change in weather is ahead. (Contributed by Norman "John" George, from St. Joseph, MO.)

When pigs squeal in winter, there come a blizzard.

Cattle

Cows graze before long rains, but seek shelter before showers.

Cattle graze in low lands for a storm and on high ground for clear weather.

When cows refuse the pasture in the morning, expect rain before night.

If cows lie down in early morning, expect rain at night.

Goats

When goats seek shelter, expect a storm.

When goats leave shelter during a rain, it will soon clear.

Sheep

When sheep huddle by tree and bush, expect bad weather with wind and slush.

Expect good weather, when sheep graze and scatter.

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Do you know of any folk lore used as weather predictors?

If so, email us the saying and it's interpretation and you and your club will get full credit.