Cattle Brands and Drives

WHY did/do Cattle Ranchers put BRANDS on their cattle?

• Cattle Ranchers put brands on their cattle because they are pretty.

• Cattle Ranchers put brands on their cattle because they like hurting animals.

• Cattle Ranchers put brands on their cattle so they can identify or find the cattle that belong to them.

• Cattle Ranchers put brands on their cattle, but don't pay attention to them.

Why were Cattle Drives sometimes ​ dangerous?​​ ​ ​ ​

• Bad Weather
• Rustlers

• Stampedes

• Mexican Attacks

What eventually ended Cattle Drives in the late 1800s?

• Long Hours on the trail

• Not enough Cowboys

• More railroads and barbed wire

• Not enough Money to pay Cowboys

What could be the name of this Cattle Brand?

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• Rocking K
• Circle K

• Lazy K

• Flying K

What could be the name of this Cattle Brand?

• Flat T

• Rolling T

• Plus T

• Lazy T