Wednesday 23rd April - All 25 seen

Steers 20, 21, 30, 33, 35, and 219, along with cows 72, 234, and 940, were gathered at the bottom of Sandy Hill near ///suiting.orange.sprint at 16:00 this afternoon. Most were resting, while a few grazed on the fresh grass. They were all friendly and came over to greet me. The group looked happy and healthy. As I wandered off to find the others, they followed me for a while.

At 16:20, the remaining nine members of the Caesar's original herd were contentedly grazing in the thicket near ///merely.thinker.crafts. They were enjoying a variety of leaves. Youngster 222 was particularly friendly, coming over to say hello and enjoy a long neck and head rub, while youngster 230 took a break from grazing for a back rub, wriggling around to make sure I reached all his itchy spots. All nine appeared happy, relaxed, and in good condition.

The seven Sussex cattle were found grazing near ///kidney.rails.mixes, at the Shell garage end of the site at 17:10. They were enjoying plenty of fresh grass, heather, and leaves from the nearby bushes. Cow 211 was her usual friendly self, coming over for a neck and back scratch. The group seemed relaxed, content, and in good health. After saying my goodbyes at 17:40, they slowly made their way into the trees to the west.

It was also nice to catch up with Ned during my visit while he was checking on Brie.

The cows were all good today.

Tuesday 22nd- Staff Check All 25 found - Concern about Brie 1940

Hi All, 

We came today to have a check up on the cattle. The majority are looking well and in good condition. We are concerned about Brie 1940, who has lost a lot of condition and isn't gaining any in the spring flush of grass. 

We are coming to collect a poo sample from her tomorrow to be tested for parasites by the vet. 

I'll update you on our findings. 

Thanks so much for keeping an eye on her! 

Best Wishes 

Grace 

Sunday 20th April - All 25 seen

Shortly before 10:00 this morning, cows 214 and 234 wandered through the thicket beside the cow shed to drink from the stream by the wooden footbridge. After drinking, cow 214 enjoyed a back rub. As they started heading back toward the main group, yearling 270 arrived and stopped for a drink. I stayed with him while he drank, then we walked northwest together to find the others.

At 10:15, steers 30, 33, 219 and 222, along with cows 72 and 940, were lying down near ///plants.teeth.silver at the Royal Pavilion end of the site. They were relaxing and chewing their cud, looking very comfortable. Even while lying down, youngster 219 happily received a long ear and neck rub. In the background, steer 35 and yearling 271 were grazing, but after a while came to lie down too. Youngster 227 had been grazing in the thicket to the southwest, but came over to greet me and enjoy some strokes around 10:45. Meanwhile, older steers 20 and 21, along with cow 214, continued grazing in the thicket further south. All fourteen cattle were happy, relaxed, and looking well.

The seven Sussex cattle were grazing in the thicket near ///beamed.float.dried, just off the western end of Longbottom at 11:15. They were happily munching on leaves from a variety of bushes. Steers 1626 and 1640 were deep in the vegetation and a bit tricky to check properly, but the other five were friendly and came over for a few strokes. They were all happy and healthy.

By 11:30, youngsters 217, 220, 228, and 230 were spread out grazing in the thicket near ///dull.micro.youths. They were enjoying the abundance of leafy vegetation. Youngster 228 came over to say hello and enjoyed a few strokes, while youngster 230 stood on a verge for a long neck and back scratch. All four were happy and looking well.

At 12:15, Sussex steers 1626 and 1640 had emerged from the deep thicket and were grazing near ///clearcut.range.ruler, with cow 212 nearby. The boys were both fine, though I did notice that steer 1640 had a few new bald patches on his back.

The cows were all good today.

Saturday 19th April - All 25 seen - steer 210 has new bald patches on his back and sides. Lots of rubbish at the Royal Pavilion end of the site.

The seven Sussex cattle were grazing at the Royal Pavilion end of the site, near ///plays.loss.crazy at 09:30 this morning. They were enjoying the fresh grass and leaves from the surrounding bushes. They were all very friendly, coming over to say hello and enjoy some strokes. By 10:05, they had gradually moved southeast toward the main path.

Steer 210 has developed new bald patches on his back and sides. While this could be him shedding his winter coat, it looks more like a repeat of his earlier hair loss from mites. He also has numerous ticks around his front “armpits”. He thoroughly enjoyed a long back rub, wriggling around to ensure I reached all his itchy spots. Otherwise, the group appeared happy and relaxed.

There was a lot of rubbish in the area, especially around ///early.dome.ruled. I picked up what I could with the one carrier bag I had. This area has had issues with litter before.

At 10:20, steers 33, 35, 227, 228, 230, 270 and 271, along with cow 214, were grazing in the pasture opposite their favourite Sandy Hill corner. Older steer 30 and youngster 220 were in the gorse near the pillbox, but soon emerged to join the others.  Cow 214 and steer 227 reached the corner first, with steer 227 munching on the grass growing through the recently built verge. All ten were happy, relaxed, and looking well.

By 10:55, steers 21, 217, 219 and 222, along with cow 234, were grazing northeast of the water tower. They were enjoying plenty of grass and leaves. The final three, steer 20 and cows 72 and 940, were grazing further northwest under the trees near ///vocal.data.tram. All eight were happy and healthy.

The cows were all good today.

Unable to do looker duties until 23rd May

 Hi all, unfortunately I have injured my calf muscle and have been advised by FrimleyPark A&E to rest it for at least 2weeks. This will take me my holiday in Fuerteventura. So all being well I should be able to resume looker duties on Friday the 23rd May.

Apologies for the inconvenience 

Graham

Friday 18th April - All 25 seen

 Between 08:15 - 10:30

All seen today in 2 areas, the first group, all the Sussex’s were near ///cinemas.clays.sobered which is to the north of James Bond pond in the wet area. They all look good in the early sunshine mainly eating the grass and the gorse at the edge of the wet area.

The rest were between the James Bond pond and the Sandy Hill Road at the bottom of the slope near ///valid.family.surpassed . Like the Sussex’s they were all looking good and enjoying the the grass and heather. 

The all the cows looked happy and enjoying life this morning