Thursday 25th June - All 25 seen

Decided to give the cattle an extra check due to the very hot weather conditions.

At 18:40 this evening, the seven Sussex cattle, cows 214 and 234, along with steers 21, 33, and 219, were relaxing under the trees or on the grassy islands northeast of the water tower. Youngster 217 was peacefully grazing a little further north. There were many flies about, which were particularly affecting their eyes, causing them to water and, in some cases, leaving dark tear streaks down their faces. They were all very friendly and happy to receive plenty of strokes as I made my way around checking on them. After a short while, youngster 219 got up and wandered over to join me in the shade of the trees, where he thoroughly enjoyed a long neck and back scratch.

The cattle gradually got to their feet and stretched their legs before wandering off to join youngster 217. They slowly made their way north towards the large pool of water near ///jeeps.cars.movements, where they all stopped for a refreshing drink. They would take breaks from grazing to come over for more strokes and seemed to appreciate having the flies brushed away from their eyes and shoulders. Afterwards, the group continued grazing, with several enjoying the plants growing through the surface of the water in the pool further to the north. Despite the heat, the cattle all appeared comfortable and continued moving around without any signs of heat stress. All thirteen were relaxed and looking well.

At 19:15, the remaining twelve members of the Caesar’s original herd were spread out grazing in the pasture near ///grips.visions.clef, to the northwest of the first group. There was a gentle breeze, which made the conditions more comfortable for them as they enjoyed their late dinner. The cattle were all very friendly, wandering over to greet me as I approached and happily accepting plenty of strokes and scratches. After a short while, they were joined by the first group of thirteen. Most of the herd then drifted onto the path to the west, before continuing towards the entrance to the Gelvert reserve and turning left to graze along the sides of the main path towards Beacon Hill Road. This group was also being bothered by flies, but they did not appear overly concerned. They all remained comfortable, calm, and in good condition.

By 19:50, steers 21, 30, 33, 222, 227, and 271, along with cows 72, 214, and 234, had started to gather near ///sonic.kicks.skunks, where they alternated between grazing and resting in the cooler conditions. Youngster 227 was especially friendly, thoroughly enjoying a long back scratch while he relaxed and chewed his cud. Several of the others were still grazing along the sides of the path to the north and were slowly making their way over to join the group. I said my goodbyes at 20:25, leaving them all grazing peacefully.

The cows were all good today.