Shortly after 09:15 this morning, cow 212 was grazing in the gorse bushes along the edge of Sandy Hill. She soon came out to say hello and enjoy plenty of strokes. Five other Sussex cattle and youngster 271 were happily grazing on the slope below. Steer 1640 was in good spirits today, wandering over to say hello and enjoy a long back scratch. His wound was looking better today, having really pulled together nicely as it continued to heal. I spent a good while with him as he happily divided his time between grazing and returning for more attention. Cow 211 was especially friendly today, offering plenty of head rubs and licks after a satisfying neck and shoulder scratch. After I said my goodbyes, steer 1640 and youngster 271 settled down in the bracken to rest and chew their cud, while the others continued to graze. All seven were happy, relaxed, and looking well.
At 10:20, youngsters 222 and 230 were resting under the shade of the bushes at the northeast corner of James Bond Pond. Youngster 222 immediately got up and came over for an extra-long neck and back scratch. He was loving every second, moving forward and back to ensure I reached all his itchy spots. Youngster 230 also enjoyed plenty of strokes while he rested and chewed his cud. In the pasture to the west, steers 21, 30, 33, 227, 228, and 1626 were all happily grazing in the sunshine. The boys were all very friendly as I made my way around checking on them. After a short while, youngsters 222 and 230 came out to join us. All eight were happy, relaxed, and in good condition.
Finally, at 11:30, the remaining ten cattle were in the pasture northeast of Horse Pond. They had all been grazing leisurely in the area under the Lookout since I first arrived, but had recently wandered down, continuing to graze. They gradually made their way south, with cows 72, 214, 234, and 940, along with steers 20, 217, 219, 220, and 270, gathering in the shade of the large tree near the path. Older steer 35 had the tree to the west all to himself. They were all friendly, happy to accept strokes and rubs as I went around checking on them. Cows 214, 234, and steer 219 all enjoyed long back scratches while chewing their cud. As I said my goodbyes at 12:30, cows 72 and 940 were standing head to tail under the trees, with everyone else lying down, relaxing in the shade of the tree or among the surrounding bracken. A nice breeze was keeping them all cool. All ten were happy, relaxed, and looking well.
The cattle were all good today.
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