Sunday 17th May - All 25 seen

At 09:20 this morning, seventeen members of the Caesar’s original herd were spread out around the Royal Pavilion end of the site. Steers 20, 30, 35, and 217 were grazing among the woodland northeast of their favourite resting spot near ///lived.hint.motel, pausing to say hello and be checked as I approached. Cow 234, along with steers 222, 228, 230, 270, and 271, were grazing on the island just off Sunny Hill Road, near ///melt.rich.safety, enjoying the fresh grass and browsing on leaves from the surrounding bushes. They were all very friendly, taking turns to wander over for strokes and rubs before returning to graze nearby. Steers 21, 33, 220, and 227 were spread out among the bramble on the far side of the path, happily browsing while keeping a close eye on the rest of the herd.

Meanwhile, cows 72, 214, and 940 had already made their way down to the grassy area east of the Sandy Bowl, where they were resting peacefully in the sunshine and chewing their cud. The girls looked content and were happy to receive some gentle strokes as I checked on them. Over time, the rest of the herd gradually drifted down to join them, stopping along the way to graze and browse among the bushes. Most spent a while standing and chewing their cud before eventually settling down to rest. Youngster 227 was the last to arrive, finally wandering down to join the others at 10:45. After youngster 222 insisted on one final long back rub, I said my goodbyes at 11:00, leaving the herd peacefully resting in the sunshine. All seventeen were happy, relaxed, and looking well.

At 11:10, the seven Sussex cattle, along with youngster 219, were grazing in the pasture near ///being.salmon.pickles. After a while, they gradually drifted southeast and moved into the larger pasture near ///curries.stuck.summit, where they continued grazing on the long grass and browsing among the bushes. They were all very friendly, regularly pausing their grazing to wander over and say hello, while enjoying plenty of scratches as I made my way around checking on them. Youngster 219 was especially affectionate, lingering for extra attention before rejoining the others. The group were all happy, relaxed, and looking well.

The cows were all good today.

Saturday 16th May - All 25 seen

The cattle were seen in three groups and were all good.  Cow 214 has a scrape on her rear left hip which is healing nicely.

At 09:10 - the seven Sussex cattle and youngster 219 - resting on the hillside west of Horse Pond.

At 10:20 - cows 214 and 234, along with steers 20, 30, 33, 217, 220, 222, 227 and 228 were resting in the grassy area southwest of the Lookout.

At 11:00 - cows 72 and 940, along with steers 21, 35, 230, 270 and 271 were resting on the hillside to the east of the covered reservoir.

They were all very friendly and enjoyed plenty of strokes and scratches as I made my way round checking on them. Several stretched out on their sides to enjoy belly rubs.

 

All twenty-five were happy, relaxed and looking well. 

Thursday 14th - STAFF CHECK

All 25 found in two groups - a 9 in the western side of the site, and the remaining 16 in the eastern side. 

All the cows were very relaxed and almost all were lay down chewing cud or sleeping. 

Sean

Wednesday 13th May - All 25 seen

At 16:55 this afternoon, the seven Sussex cattle, along with youngster 219, were spread out grazing near ///drumbeat.wire.proofs, close to Odiham Road. Cows 211, 212, and 1396, along with steers 1626 and 1640, were grazing contentedly in the pasture, while steers 197, 210, and 219 were grazing along the sides of the path just outside the area. They were all rather wet from the frequent heavy rain showers but didn’t seem at all bothered. They were all friendly, coming over to say hello and enjoy some strokes. Youngster 219 stood by the perimeter fence, enjoying a long back scratch while relaxing and chewing his cud. All eight were happy, relaxed, and looking well.

At 17:40, eleven of the Caesar’s original herd were gathered near ///ripen.drip.functions, just off Longbottom. Most were still sheltering under the trees from another heavy shower. However, older steer 20 had realised the sun had come out and was standing out in the open drying off. Several of the others soon wandered over to say hello, have the rainwater brushed from their backs and sides, and enjoy some attention. Youngster 222 was buried deep in the gorse to the west, happily browsing, and clearly hadn’t noticed me arrive. He looked quite surprised when he finally spotted me, then came straight over to say hello and enjoy plenty of fuss. He thoroughly enjoyed a long neck and back rub, moving around to make sure I reached all his itchy spots. As I was leaving just after 18:15, the cattle were all happily grazing and gradually making their way up the hill towards James Bond Pond. All eleven were happy, relaxed, and in good condition.

At 18:25, the final six cattle — cow 72, along with steers 30, 217, 227, 228, and 230 — were grazing on the hillside close to the kissing gate into Gelvert, northeast of James Bond Pond, near ///avoiding.pranced.call. Youngster 217 was out in the open grazing in the sunshine, while the others seemed more reluctant to leave the thicket in case it started to rain again. They were all friendly and happy to take a break from grazing to greet me as I made my way around checking on them. Later, they crossed the path and began grazing in the pasture to the southwest. I said my goodbyes at 19:00, leaving them all peacefully grazing.

As I was leaving, most of the cattle from the second group were grazing in the pasture south of James Bond Pond, near ///quote.grudge.crumb. A few were grazing a bit further down the diagonal track to the west. After a final round of strokes, I said my goodbyes at 19:25, just as another shower passed through.

The cows were all good today.