At 09:00 this morning, a mixed group of seventeen cattle were happily grazing in the thicket near the Shell garage around ///beaks.silent.hired. They were enjoying plenty of gorse and heather. The cattle were very friendly, coming over to say hello and be checked. Several stood contentedly for back rubs. Yearling 271 decided he could do a better job himself and had a good scratch against some tree branches instead. Older steer 35 had a small scratch on his front left leg, likely vegetation, but it wasn't causing him any discomfort, and he was walking normally. The group appeared happy, relaxed and were looking well, unbothered by the colder weather.
At 10:10, Shetland steers 20 and 33, Sussex steer 210, and Sussex cow 212 were grazing southeast of James Bond Pond, savouring the frost-tipped heather. Nearby, steers 21 and 1626, along with cows 211 and 1396, were grazing in the gorse bushes on the hill to the south near ///doll.meal.clapper. Cow 211 was particularly friendly, making her way through the bracken to greet me and enjoy a long neck and back rub. Gradually, the group grazing on the hill moved up to join those near the pond. All eight cattle were happy, relaxed and in good condition.
By 11:00, as I was preparing to leave, the group of seventeen had moved to the area near ///store.dome.sniff. The two groups were inching closer to one another, suggesting a potential reunion might be on the cards.
A thin layer of ice had formed along the southeastern edges of James Bond Pond, but the western end remained clear and accessible for drinking. Additionally, I broke the ice on several large puddles while checking on both groups today.
I noticed today that British White cows 214 and 234, along with cow 940, are starting to lose some condition, particularly around their hindquarters. I will monitor them closely and report back if their condition changes further.
The cows were all good today.
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