At 17:10 this afternoon, the seven Sussex cattle and youngster 219 were spread out grazing at the western end of Sandy Hill, near ///piles.survey.crumples. They were all enjoying plenty of fresh grass, but each took a break to wander over and say hello and enjoy a few strokes. Before long, they started to lie down to rest and chew their cud. Youngster 219 soon wandered over for a long neck and back scratch, returning the affection with plenty of licks. All eight were settled and looking well, and it was lovely to see all seven Sussex cattle reunited.
At 17:50, older steers 20 and 30 were grazing along Longbottom, near ///pods.working.famous. Steer 20 was grazing just off the main path, while steer 30 was enjoying the grass growing around the tall bracken slightly higher up the hillside. The boys were both content and looking well.
At 18:05, the remaining fifteen members of Caesar’s original herd were in the pasture near ///barrel.shred.puns, just southeast of the main entrance to Gelvert. Fourteen were spread out resting and chewing their cud. They were all happy to be approached and enjoyed plenty of strokes and rubs as I made my way around checking on them. Several got to their feet for neck and back scratches before settling back down. Youngster 228 had been browsing the silver birch trees in the area to the south, but after a while he came over to greet me, enjoy some strokes, and then settle down to rest. Shortly before 18:45, a rain shower passed through, causing several of the group to get up and wander towards the trees for shelter. The rain soon eased, and they gradually drifted back out to graze. I said my goodbyes just after 19:00, leaving them all happily grazing.
The cows were all good today.
If my phone actually ever syncs I'll add some photos.
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