Sunday 18th May - All 25 seen

Steers 21 and 197 were grazing near ///zone.typed.slip, southwest of Horse Pond at 10:10 this morning. Both were enjoying plenty of fresh grass and leaves from the nearby bushes. Meanwhile, youngster 227 and yearling 271 were lying under the trees to the west of the pond, relaxing and chewing their cud. Youngster 227 thoroughly enjoyed a long neck rub. All four were happy, relaxed, and looking well.

At 10:35, older steers 20 and 30, along with Sussex cattle 210, 211, 212, 1396, and 1626, were lying down chewing their cud on the hill north of Horse Pond, near ///chum.bulky.proof. Several of Sussexes were happy to be approached for strokes. Cow 211 ended up fully stretched out on her side, enjoying an extra-long neck and side rub. She closed her eyes, fully relaxing as she soaked up the attention. All seven were happy and in good condition.

At 11:00, older steer 35 and youngster 220 were found near ///palms.mush.teams, close to the burnt-out car discovered yesterday. Steer 35 was lying in the sun, but didn't appear to be entirely comfortable. When I went to check on youngster 220, who was sensibly resting under the shade of a tree, he got up and moved to stand beneath a large tree to cool down. Both appeared well.

At 11:20, eight members of the Caesar's original herd, along with Sussex steer 1626, were lying down, relaxing and chewing their cud near ///evoke.rotate.evenly, not far from Bourley Road. Youngsters 222 and 228, who had been grazing to the southwest, soon joined them. Many of the cattle enjoyed strokes as they rested in the sunshine. Youngster 219 was particularly friendly today, thoroughly enjoying a long head and neck rub. Even after we finished, he remained at my side, peacefully chewing his cud. All eleven were happy, relaxed, and looking well.

At 11:55, older cow 72 was enjoying lots of fresh grass on the slope of the hill near ///dunk.bulb.emphasis. She enjoyed a good back scratch while she grazed. Once we were done, she walked with me back to the group of eleven. By the time we arrived, just after 12:10, most of them had got up and started grazing to the west — though cow 940 had kindly waited for her best friend to return.

The cows were all good today.