I decided to just open the head gate and leave it open so they could satisfy their curiosity ,they often use the dry lot for a play pen. A couple of hours later I heard a rattling sound, one of my cows closed the head gate on her self going the wrong direction. I was surprised that she remained...
google, Dr. Temple Grandin and watch all of her videos . they are on the right side of her screen. On is about your problem. She is a expert on animal behaviour.