Saturday 12th April - All 25 seen - Youngster 222 was walking a little tentatively on his front left foot

Shortly before 08:30 this morning, steers 35 and 270 were grazing in the pasture south of the covered reservoir. Nearby, cows 72 and 214, along with steer 197, were grazing in the thicket beneath the Lookout. Cow 214 soon made her way up the slope to greet me and enjoy a few strokes.

Steers 228 and 1640, and cows 234 and 940, were happily grazing near the Lookout. By 09:00, youngsters 217 and 219 were enjoying plenty of grass near ///joked.advice.toned, while youngster 227 munched on gorse nearby. They were all happy, relaxed, and looking well.

At 09:20, Sussex steer 1626 and cow 212 were grazing in the bushes further south near ///depths.mimed.chefs. Steer 210 was grazing near the hill to the northeast, while cows 211 and 1396 were enjoying plenty of heather and gorse near ///codes.gazes.flats.

By 09:45, several of the cattle from earlier were starting to settle in the sunshine near ///royal.downs.hogs. Steers 35 and 270 had climbed the hill and were grazing close by.

At 09:55, steers 21, 30, 222, and 271 were grazing in the shade beneath the trees near ///comply.porch.funds. Youngster 222 was especially friendly, coming over for a neck rub but was walking a little tentatively on his front left foot. There were no obvious signs of injury, but the claws on that hoof looked a bit close together. He was otherwise fine—happily grazing and keeping up with the group. As a precaution, I reported it to Alice at HIWWT.

At 10:15, older steer 33 was grazing further south near ///baker.crisps.tides. A short time later, the final three steers were found grazing in the thicket to the southwest, near ///october.pegs.veto. All appeared happy and healthy.

I returned to check on youngster 222 at 10:40. He was still grazing but took a break to come over for more strokes and a chin rub.

At 11:15, most of the earlier group were lying down, chewing their cud in the sunshine, while steers 35 and 270 continued grazing nearby. Around 11:30, three Sussex cattle moved west to lie in the bracken. Cow 211 was especially affectionate, enjoying a long neck rub before settling down.

With the exception of youngster 222, the cows were all good today.