Feeling down this Christmas? Hug a cow! People turn to cuddling bullocks to make themselves feel better… for FIFTY QUID at a time
- McNeils Mill in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, is offering the unique experience
- People are paying £50 at a time to cuddle up to the cows
- The trend originated in the Netherlands, where it is called koeknuffelen
- It is said that hugging the cows can boost happiness and reduce stress
People are paying £50 at a time to hug cows to boost their happiness this Christmas.
The latest wellness trend that has hit social media is this experience, offered at McNeils Mill, a farm in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.
People can boost their endorphins and make themselves feel great by cuddling up to some cattle.
The farm have recently sold out of their hour-long sessions, which have been said to reduce stress and encourage positivity.
McNeils Mill in Doncaster, South Yorkshire are offering people the chance to cuddle-up with cows for £50 a go
They even have Christmas vouchers on offer for close-up encounters, giving people the opportunity to feed, brush and embrace some of the members of its pedigree British Blondes herd.
Farmer Kate McNeil told The Sun: ‘We thought there are always people who would like to get up close to a cow.
The experience helps people to boost their endorphins and make themselves feel great
‘It really is quite therapeutic, creates those feel-good endorphins, the warmth of the body and the hair.
‘We have experienced show cows that are used to being stroked, brushed and cuddled.’
Visitors can feed, brush and embrace some of the members of its pedigree British Blondes herd
Giving the furry animal a backrub, reclining against them or even getting licked is said to be all part of the experience.
It is said the experience can boost oxytocin in people, the hormone released in social bonding.
However, not everyone is as happy to hear this news. One critic railed online: ‘These animals are not here for you to pull about and get selfies with. Desist, you absolute morons.’
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