41 counted.One of the wethers (122) was limping(left front leg) Still moving about but kneeling down to graze.Could'nt get hold of Ellie so contacted Ned who will visit reserve today or tomorrow.
Otherwise all good.
This is a blog for Barton Meadows. The purpose of this blog is for staff and lookers to post a record of their livestock checks. The blog acts as a formal record of livestock wellbeing and welfare checks by providing access to up-to-date information on livestock and site status, and the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Monday, October 28, 2019
Sunday, October 27, 2019
Sat 26th and Sun 27th October
All 41x counted. Some messy back ends, but all look good, all very inquisitive and gathered round me when I approached. No concerns.
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Wednesday 23rd October
41 counted.They were standing under the telegraph pole at the top.A few messy ends but looking good and no cause for concern.
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Sunday 20th October
All 41x accounted for. Yesterday's lame one was completely recovered today. All the others seem well. One very messy back end in addition to the three quite messy ones. Will text Ellie about it.
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Saturday 19th October
All 41x counted. One of this year's lambs is very lame on its front left leg and lying down repeatedly, although keeping up with the flock. I tried but failed to read the ear tag. Will check again tomorrow.
All others looking healthy. Three with very messy back ends, but no flies visible.
All others looking healthy. Three with very messy back ends, but no flies visible.
Friday, October 18, 2019
Fri 18/10
Hi,
All present and look good. One had a very messy bum but no flies apparent and looked healthy. Trough working.
Sam
All present and look good. One had a very messy bum but no flies apparent and looked healthy. Trough working.
Sam
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Monday 14th October
All sheep looking well. A couple of messy back ends, reported to the grazing team and worth keeping an eye on.
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Wednesday 9th October
41 sheep counted..More friendly today,allowed me to come up closer.All moving well,no concerns.
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Saturday, October 5, 2019
Saturday 5th October
All 41x accounted for. One with a messy back end but no concerns. Very friendly and very interested in the bucket.
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Wednesday 2nd October
Took a while to find them as they were hidden away by the fence at the top of the far field.41 counted.Looking quite lively.Re.#97 has no wool on its back leg now but seems fine.
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