In Texas, when cattle hasten to timber, expect a “norther.”
When a cow stops and shakes her foot, it indicates that there is bad weather behind her.
When cows refuse to go to pasture in the morning, it will rain before night.
When cattle collect near the barn long before night and remain near the barn till late in the morning, expect a severe winter.
Expect rain when cattle low and gaze at the sky.
Cattle are also said to foreshow rain when they lick their forefeet, or lie on the right side, or scratch themselves more than they usually do against posts or other objects.
When cattle go out to pasture and lie down early in the day, it indicates early rain.
Deer.
When deer are in gray coat in October, expect a severe winter.
Dogs.