Steers 20, 228, 270, 271, and 1626, along with cows 214 and 234, were resting on a grassy island at the Sandy Bowl at 13:40 this afternoon. Most were relaxing and chewing their cud in the warm sunshine, while a couple dozed peacefully. Nearby, older steer 35 enjoyed a good scratch against a tree in the wooded area to the south. All eight were happy, relaxed, and looking well.
At 14:15, steers 21, 30, 217, 220, 222, 227, and 230 were relaxing on their favourite Sandy Hill corner. Most were lying down and chewing their cud. Youngster 222 got up to say hello and enjoyed a long neck rub. Youngster 230 preferred a back scratch, shifting around to make sure I reached all his itchy spots. Steer 227 had found a cool, shady patch under a tree. The boys were all happy and healthy.
At 14:30, the remaining six Sussex cattle came wandering along Sandy Hill from the west and began grazing in the pasture opposite the corner. Cow 1396 and steer 1640 grazed nearer the pillbox. Steer 210 and cow 212 got close to the corner but turned around and grazed back towards them. The seven steers watched on, and by 14:50, they wandered along to join the Sussexes, with the entire group slowly grazing west along Sandy Hill. All six Sussex cattle were happy and relaxed.
The final four were found at 15:15 near the Shell garage. Steers 33 and 219 and cow 940 were lying on the grassy islands near ///globe.rules.rushed, resting and chewing their cud. Youngster 219 got up, had a stretch, then came over for a back scratch before settling down again. Cow 72 was grazing peacefully in the wooded area to the south. All four looked content and relaxed.
The cows were all good today.