Thursday 29th May - All 25 seen

At 16:30 this afternoon, older steers 30 and 35 were happily munching on long grass in the swampy area near ///gain.trick.drizzly, southwest of the Bourley Road car park. Both were happy, relaxed, and looking well.

By 16:55, the seven Sussex cattle were spread out grazing in the pasture near ///noting.closed.puns, gradually making their way southwest. Most came over for a hello and a few strokes. All seven were happy and healthy.

Steers 217, 227, 230, and 270, along with cows 72 and 234, were contentedly grazing in the pasture near ///stag.swam.stray at 17:15. Youngster 227 came straight over to say hello and enjoyed a long back rub, while the others continued grazing to the southeast. A little later, youngster 230 noticed I was alone and wandered over for a long neck and back scratch in the shade, shifting about to make sure I reached all his itchy spots. All six were happy, relaxed, and in good condition.

At 18:00, steers 20, 33, and 271, along with cow 214, were gathered on the flat ground near ///evoke.rotate.evenly. Older steer 21 was grazing off in the bushes to the southwest. Cow 214 was lying down, trying to rest, but was being pestered by the flies. After a short while, she got up and came to stand beside me, though the flies continued to bother her, especially around her underside. Eventually, she wandered off down the hill to the east, with the boys following as I went off to check on the others.

By 18:15, steers 220, 222, and 228, along with cow 940, were grazing to the northwest near ///soaps.educates.rift. Youngster 219 was lying down, chewing his cud. Not long after, steer 220 and cow 940 wandered off east to join the earlier group. Youngster 219 then got up and enjoyed a long, relaxing back rub, while youngsters 222 and 228 grazed nearby. By around 18:45, the three of them headed off searching for their herd mates, with me walking alongside.

By 19:00, steers 20, 21, 33, 35, 219, 222 and 228, were resting near the cow shed, peacefully chewing their cud. The remaining four, along with steer 30, were grazing a little further east. I said my goodbyes shortly after.

The cows were all good today.