Sunday 2nd August - All 4 seen

Shortly after 15:00 this afternoon, all four cattle were resting in the woodland towards the northeastern corner of the site, approximately 200 metres north of the main path, near ///detective.fizzled.hits. Although they were relaxing and chewing their cud in the shade, they were being bothered by huge numbers of flies, especially around their eyes and nostrils. Steer 200 soon got up and wandered over to say hello, happy to stand close while I gently brushed the flies from his face, giving him some temporary relief. He then leaned in to enjoy some neck rubs. Shortly afterwards, the other three got up one at a time and came over to greet me. Cow 201 was a little apprehensive at first, but after seeing me spend some time with the boys, she soon wandered over too. All four cattle were happy, relaxed, and looking well.

Soon after, we moved onto an open grassy area to the north, where the cattle gathered around, happy to stand close and chew their cud. They occasionally nibbled on the long grass and browsed the leaves of the surrounding trees. Around 15:30, they began to drift away, moving through the woodland and into the dense bracken to the south before making their way back to the main path. From there, they crossed over and headed to the pond for a drink. Steers 200 and 207 were the first to venture into the water, with cow 201 soon following and gently pushing her way in for her turn. The boys soon wandered over to the western bank, where I was sitting, while steer 208 and cow 201 lingered in the water to enjoy a long drink.

Steer 200 soon wandered over to where I was sitting, thoroughly enjoying a long back scratch while resting in the sunshine.  Nearby, steer 207 grazed on the fresh grass, while cow 201 and steer 208 preferred the shade of the trees to the west of the pond, where they settled down to relax and chew their cud. I said my goodbyes at 16:00, leaving them all happy, relaxed, and content.

Before leaving, I wandered over to the northwest corner of the site to check that there was still additional drinking water pooled by the Fire Hydrant sign.

The cattle were all good today.

 

staff checked

All 4 cattle looking well.

Water source checked and it has supply however we will assess over the next week or so with view to move cattle off subject to fencing being checked and suitable on next site.

Thanks for your continued support

The grazing team

Tues 28th, all 4 sitting in the dense shade in the far corner Forresters pub end

I could see them over the fence from the pathway and they looked to be fine.  One stood up and started to approach me but changed their mind.

Also checked on the pond at the other end of the site and still plenty of water in there.

Monday 27 July, not available today to check on the cows but will be over there tomorrow and later in the week.

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Sunday 26th July - All 4 seen

Shortly after 15:30 this afternoon, the cattle were gathered in the woodland in the northeast corner of the site, near ///wakes.timer.yours, about five metres south of Aldershot Road. They all watched with interest as I approached, relaxing and chewing their cud. Steers 200 and 208 were quick to wander over to greet me, with steer 200 enjoying plenty of head and neck strokes. Steer 207 soon came over to join us, while cow 201 initially hung back before happily letting me approach for her check. All four were happy, relaxed, and looking well.

After our initial greetings, the cattle formed a loose circle around me, continuing to rest and chew their cud. Despite the deep shade and a fairly gusty wind, they were still being bothered by large numbers of flies. They were happy to stand close, with me providing some protection from the flies. Steer 200 especially enjoyed a long back scratch.

At 15:55, they began to wander through the woodland and into the thicket to the south, where they started to graze. They enjoyed plenty of long grass and leaves from the many trees and bushes. They didn't remain there for long before making their way into the woodland to the west and continuing south towards ///grumbling.jets.march, close to Gelvert Bottom. Here, all four feasted on the fresh, lush grass, gradually moving west. Unfortunately, the Gelvert Stream was completely dry, meaning there was no drinking water available, although it did make crossing much easier. Before crossing the stream, cow 201 wandered along another trench, thoroughly enjoying the abundance of fresh grass growing along its banks. I said my goodbyes shortly after 16:20, leaving them all peacefully grazing in the sunshine.

Before making my way to the far side of the site, I checked the water levels in the pond at ///highs.modest.selection, where there was still drinking water available. After saying cheerio to the cattle, I made my way to the northwest corner of the site to check the water levels by the Fire Hydrant sign near ///community.folds.large. There was still plenty of pooled water, which was trickling into the surrounding area.

The cattle were all doing well today.

water source

///highs.modest.selection

Unsure why the water beacon isnt showing on No Fence for everyone.

Above is the W3Ws it is a deep ish hole, however all ditches were dry when we moved them.

Ive also attached a picture with the beacon showing.

Hope this helps

2.45, Mon 20th July, all 4 sitting in the shade to the right of the road that heads towards test track gate.

They were hard to spot in the dense foliage and I don’t know where the fire hydrant sign is to check water levels?  Is there a W3W? The ditches were damp looking but not flowing.