At 09:10 this morning, I found steers 21, 35, and 220 resting on Longbottom near ///shells.downcast.bumps. It was a foggy morning with light mizzle. The boys were calm, relaxed, and looking well. As they were still separated from the rest of the herd, and knowing there was a larger group in the pasture north of James Bond Pond, I walked them up the hill towards the pond. They followed steadily, taking regular breaks along the way.
By 09:40, they were reunited with twelve of their herd mates under the trees east of James Bond Pond. The seven Sussex cattle, along with steers 30, 33, 217, 219, and 270, emerged from the gorse bushes along the path northeast of the pond and came over to greet us. After taking turns to say hello and enjoy some strokes and rubs, the group moved off to graze in the gorse or rest near ///sonic.gloom.sparkle, south of the pond. Many later returned for longer neck and back scratches.
Over the next hour, the remaining ten cattle arrived in several smaller groups, with cow 214 the last to join at 11:05. All were very friendly, stopping to greet me before settling to browse gorse or rest with the others.
After a short while, the cattle began drifting west in ones and twos. Seventeen gathered on the grassy islands southwest of James Bond Pond, while the remaining eight continued grazing in the gorse. I said my goodbyes at noon, leaving the group content and settled.
I noted that Sussex steer 1626 may have irritated his right eye, possibly poking it on a branch while grazing. It appeared teary, and he preferred to keep it partially closed while resting. However, he was able to open it fully, and there were no obvious signs of injury, redness, or discharge. This should be monitored closely to ensure it does not develop into a more serious issue. HIWWT have been informed.
Apart from steer 1626, the cows were all good today.
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