13 cattle on ccamp

The cattle are now all on Caesars camp. There is 13 in total

So! After 2 escapes over the last 2 days (including this morning) by the 5 lil'uns, it inspired me to get assertive with opporation Caesaers Camp!

Herd have had enough with GCA, clearly. Got onto Tweaseldown from the Gelvert by JUMPING the fences..

 

Had a thorough search of the newly erected, 'temporary', metal fence line opposite shell garage on Caesars. Ive insured they stock proofed it with 2 barb, got foreman’s details, and having a final check of other parts of the fence with Jo tomorrow morning. 

 

The GCA herd will be moved onto CC at some point tomorrow!  

 

Horse Pond update - Still positive for Blue-green algae I'm afraid..

The below picture shows the tell tale scum of the stuff. EA analysts sent us info Wednesday. Re-sampling will not take place now until the collected scum in the corner of the pond (corner of cross roads track opposite sandy hills has disappeared.

Grazing team to look at evidence and make an informed decision on immediate future of CC.

Horse Pond

Hi, what’s the latest on the state of the Horse Pond? I keep getting asked nearly every day.

Update re blue green algae

We are expecting a return visit from the EA to re- sample Horse Pond week commencing 3 September. If it gets the all clear they will re-test a week later to be definite. Once we have it confirmed it's gone we will return cattle to Caesars. Thanks

Belated report from yesterday, twas quite the busy one!! All cattle now moved from CC to GCA.

Hello all.

So following on from the Blue-green algae testing in Horse Pond on Monday I got the call yesterday morning to confirm, Horse Pond definitely has one of the forms/strains of Blue-green algae. Can't tell at this stage how toxic or indeed if it is one of the toxic forms, but until further sampling happens, the advice is, STAY OUT! Not worth the risk!

The EA lady that came to do the samples has got onto the guys assessing the results about the longevity of this. essentially its weather dependant. What we need is a good deal of rain (looking good toay!), and a lack of sun. Further samples will be taken to monitor any changes. The moment we get the all clear, cattle will be back on.

Landmark are now on it to erect proper signs.

So! After my looker session with new lookers Tracy, Carole and Jane (days tbc), I spent the rest of the afternoon with Rosie (grazing) rounding up the CC herd (most of which were down at the Nissan Hut!!) and herding them through the GCA gate nearer Beacon Hill rd! We then filled up the feeder with hay in Camp 45 and tied open a field gate and pedestrian gate to give the herd access. They now have plenty of food and water, but more hay will need to be carted in as and when required.

So that's ZERO animals on Caesar's Camp now, and 24 on the Gelvert Catchment Area.

A favour:

I know its a big ask, but if anyone is able to extend their CC lookering to GCA, it would be most appreciated. I will send out emails after this for any confirmed volunteers for us. For those new to Gelvert, here is a lovely map! https://www.bing.com/maps?osid=c8c4bcab-72f9-4773-9c0d-8913b799d703&cp=51.249666~-0.818195&lvl=15&style=h&v=2&sV=2&form=S00027

Thanks for your time all.

 The slow march to Gelvert

Downed section temp patched up. Permenant fix later.

Man, todays a bit of a change in weather isn't it!

Tuesday 14th August

The cattle were in two herds today - the first lot were in the Pegasus hut enjoying the shade. The second group were lurking in the scrub behind the horse pond.

I have treated them all with a spray that will help to keep the flies and ticks away.

Note: the last two from Gelvert (40 & 45) have now crossed over the fence and are with their mates on Caesar's!

All cattle looking fit and well.