Sunday 14th June - All 25 seen

At 10:00 this morning, Sussex steer 197 was happily grazing under the shade of the trees northeast of the water tower, near ///insert.foot.remit. Cows 211 and 1396 were grazing a little further north, enjoying plenty of long grass. They were all very friendly, wandering over to say hello and enjoy a few strokes and rubs.

By 10:25, steers 210, 219, and 1640 were grazing in the area west of James Bond Pond, near ///nips.person.escapes. Youngster 219 was being particularly bothered by flies, especially around his left eye. His eye was a little teary, with a small amount of discharge in the corner, so I gave the area around his eye a gentle wipe, which seemed to help and made him a little more comfortable. Afterwards, he leaned in for a neck scratch before shuffling forward for a back rub.

At 10:40, steers 20, 30, 220, 222, 227, 228, and 270, along with cows 234 and 940, were lying down resting in the pasture north of James Bond Pond, near ///stood.hiked.slug. Cow 212 was grazing among the bracken to the southwest, while steers 35 and 197 were initially grazing just to the north, before crossing to the eastern side of the bund to enjoy leaves from the silver birch trees. Youngster 222 was quick to get up and come over to say hello and enjoy plenty of attention, before the others gradually followed, getting to their feet and drifting off to graze, with many stopping to greet me as they passed. As I was leaving, most of the group had climbed over the bank and begun moving off to the southwest. All twelve were happy, relaxed, and looking well.

Finally, at 11:30, cow 214, along with steers 21, 33, and 217, were grazing in the swampy area under the Lookout, near ///ever.larger.essays. Cow 72 and steers 230 and 271 were grazing about 60 metres further northwest, also enjoying the long grass and plants growing around another swampy area. After a while, they made their way through the dense bracken to join the others, and the whole group continued grazing together. I said my goodbyes just after midday, leaving them all content and in good condition.

The cows were all good today.

Saturday 13th June - All 25 seen

At 09:00 this morning, Sussex steers 197, 210, and 1640, along with cows 211 and 1396 and youngster 219, were resting in the heather-filled pasture northeast of James Bond Pond, near ///wires.knees.care. They were all happy to be approached and enjoyed a few strokes and rubs as I made my way around checking on them. Youngster 219 soon got to his feet, keen for a long back scratch, shifting back and forth to make sure I reached all his itchy spots. All six were settled and looking well.

At 10:15, steers 20, 33, 35, 220, 230, and 1626 were relaxing and chewing their cud beneath the shade of the trees west of Horse Pond. Most took turns wandering over to greet me, enjoying some attention and standing close, which seemed to help keep the flies away from their faces. After a while, Sussex steer 1626 drifted off to stand among the tall bracken just to the north of the trees. The boys were all happy, relaxed, and looking well.

At 10:45, the remaining twelve members of Caesar’s original herd, along with Sussex cow 212, were gathered in the pasture near ///sheet.gifts.chew, northeast of Hungry Hill. Steers 21, 30, and 217, along with cow 72, were grazing, while the others rested in the shade of the gorse bushes. Youngster 222 was the first to get up and come over to greet me, enjoying a long neck rub and returning the affection with gentle head rubs. Several of the others soon followed, each stopping for some attention before settling back down or returning to graze.

By 11:15, the group had moved off to the south to graze, gradually making their way through the pastures north of the path as they continued west towards Horse Pond. They enjoyed a mixture of fresh grass and leaves from the many trees and bushes along the way, regularly pausing to wander over for more strokes before continuing on. By midday, they had reached the pond, where they all stopped to enjoy a refreshing drink, with several wandering into the water to cool down. Afterwards, they drifted off to graze in the surrounding area, including the foot of Sandy Hill. I said my goodbyes at 12:30, leaving them all peacefully grazing. The whole group appeared content and in good condition.

The cows were all good today.

Friday 12th June - All 25 seen

 Between 06:00 - 08:30

All seen in two locations as follows…

///club.luxury.camp 19 found including 2 Sussex’s 1626 and 212. All happily eating leaves and grass in amongst the brambles between the sandy bowl and the cow shed.

///weary.stated.duck (corner of sandy hill road near the apple tree) the remaining 5 Sussex’s and their best friend 219. I am convinced 219 identifies as a Sussex!

All the cattle were good this morning.

I am on holiday next week so will be back looking on the 22nd June.