At 16:45 this afternoon, fourteen cattle from the Caesar’s original herd had only just got up and were spread out grazing near the water tower. Older steer 30 was the last to rise, joining cows 214 and 234, along with steers 220, 228, 230, 270, and 271, who were grazing in the woodland to the south of where they had been resting, near ///planting.rave.will. Unfortunately, the warm, sunny weather had brought the flies with it, but the cattle did not seem too bothered as they grazed in the shade.
Cows 72 and 940, along with steers 20, 35, and 217, had drifted to the northwest and were enjoying grass and leaves among the woodland near ///erupt.mobile.fails. Youngster 222 had wandered off to the north to have a long drink from the large pool of water near ///opts.oiled.lollipop. He was very affectionate, thoroughly enjoying extended neck, shoulder, and back scratches while standing in the sunshine, offering gentle head rubs in return. When I wandered back to rejoin the group of five, he followed closely behind. By the time we reached them, they had been joined by the other eight and were gradually moving into the pasture to the north, near ///crank.liver.apart, to continue grazing. All fourteen cattle were happy, relaxed, and looking well.
At 17:40, youngster 219 and the seven Sussex cattle were lying down, relaxing and chewing their cud near ///cadet.dull.strange, about 330 metres further southwest. They were all friendly, happy to be approached and receive some attention while they rested. Cows 211 and 212 thoroughly enjoyed long neck rubs, responding with plenty of licks. After a good shoulder scratch, youngster 219 stood up for a satisfying back scratch. As I was saying my goodbyes at 18:05, most of the Sussexes had got up and were grazing nearby in the sunshine. All eight were happy, healthy, and relaxed.
At 18:20, youngster 227 was resting near ///over.celebrate.fact, about 300 metres northwest of Horse Pond. He thoroughly enjoyed a good neck scratch while chewing his cud. Older steers 21 and 33 were grazing contentedly nearby, enjoying plenty of fresh grass in the setting sun. They both paused to come over to say hello. As they ventured further west, youngster 227 got up and joined them. I said my goodbyes at 18:45, leaving all three grazing peacefully.
The cows were all good today.
Having some phone issues so photos to follow.
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