• 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.

• 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.

• When goats seek shelter, expect a storm.

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

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

• Expect good weather, when sheep graze and scatter.