Friday 30th September

All 30 sheep counted in the North East corner, didn't spot any limpers today.

Thursday September 29th

 All good in Barton meadows today . The sheep were in the same place as was reported yesterday at the northern end of the field in the long grass area . Initially split into two loose groups one of 12 and one of 18 , one in the far north west corner and the other down towards the gate and crush at the top of the median fence line. They did though coalesce into one larger group and one much smaller one later . All grazing happily and moving ok . I got them to move about a bit to see whether the limps reported yesterday had persisted and it looks as though they have got better at least for the time being . Saw five roe deer two of them quite close which looked really great in the afternoon sun . 

Julian bevis 

Wednesday 28th September

 30 counted, spread across the top half of the field in small groups. In one group, two sheep were limping (left front and left back) Otherwise looking well and content.

Tuesday September 27th

 The sheep were wisely spread out across the south facing slope of the short grass area of the field towards the median fence line . 30 accounted for . Most of them grazing and a few lying down . These I got to their feet and saw no evidence anywhere of anyone limping . Otherwise they all looking fine 

Julian bevis 

Sat 24 Sep

 All 30x counted. No limping seen. No concerns.

Friday Sept 23rd

 All 30 sheep counted and seen to be mobile, distributed across the North Eastern corner of the field.

Thursday September 22nd

 All good in Barton meadows . Sheep in two groups one of 25 who were widely spread out across the bottom of the “ valley “ in the short grass area . The other five at the top of the field in the long grass area. All looking fine no sign of anyone limping or any other ailments . Saw three roe deer 

Julian bevis 

Wednesday 21st September

 30 counted, spread over the top of the field. All looking well and mobile, trough working ok.

Tuesday September 20th

 The aheep were split up into three groups today . One of 18 animals initially lounging around the trough but who all came down the slope towards me as I walked across to them and ended up grazing just above the main gates. Another three in the north west corner by the crush there and the remaining nine in the north east of the field . All of these grazing fine , no limps evident . Trough is ok and water supply working properly 

Julian bevis 

Sat 17 Sep

 All 30x accounted for. Spread out across the long grass in two groups. Couldn't see any limpers. Trough fine. No concerns.

Thursday September 15th

 A rather drab morning had turned into a lovely afternoon by the time I visited Barton today . Rather later than scheduled but the better for it . The sheep were in two groups . One of 16 in the north east corner of the long grass area and the other group of 14 in the north west corner . Most of them lying down although when I got them to their feet I saw no signs of anyone limping . They all looked fine and those standing were happily grazing . The group of 14 later started to move down the median fence line into the short grass area and towards the trough . The latter is fine and the water supply is working ok. Saw two roe deer that got up just in front of me from the median fence area and ran across the short grass area to cover in the long grass . They looked very beautiful in the afternoon sun

Julian bevis 

Wednesday 14th September

 30 counted, spread out across the top of the big field. One was still limping but all moving well.Trough working.

Tuesday September 13th

 The sheep were in two widely separated groups. One of 22 in the short grass part of the field spread out close to the median fence line on the south facing slope . They again came across to check me out as soon as they saw me . All seem fine . No evident limps and didn’t see any excessive flies . 

The other eight were in the top of the long grass area up towards the north east corner . All grazing and looking fine . No limps

The trough is fine and the water supply working properly . I see the ground that had been badly poached around the trough has been covered with hard core which will make this part of the field much easier for stock and lookers alike . 

Saw no less than six roe deer running across the short grass area and into cover in the long grass at the top of the field 

Julian bevis 

Monday 12th - Sheep Treatment

Hi All, 

Myself and Bea got all 30 lambs in to treat them. Some had greasy coats like previously mentioned. No sign of eggs but this can lead to fly strike. All of them have been treated with the fly spray which is harsher than their previous one. Please keep an eye on them though, if the greasyness gets worse or yellow eggs appear let us know ASAP. 

We've treated a few for scald in their hooves, not foot rot yet but it can lead to foot foot rot. So this should help the limper. 

Thank you as always for looking for us and bringing these things to our attention. 

Grace 

Assistant Grazing Officer.

Sun 11 Sep

 All 30x accounted for. 2x sheep of concern, which I called in to Rachel. Both sheep are lively, grazing and keeping in with the flock.

#21 (possibly #22) is agitating around a greasy patch in the centre of its back, where flies are clustering. This is a sign of probable fly strike.

The limper was plain to spot today and there are flies clustering around the top of its lame leg (front left). Rachel advises this could be because it has foot rot and the odour transfers to the top of its leg when it folds its leg under it when resting and this transferred odour is what attracts the flies.

I couldn't get close to read the ear tag of the limper, but it's easy to spot and is pictured below.

Sat 10 Sep

 All 30x sheep accounted for. They were spread out in the high vegetation and not moving much, but seemed fine. I couldn't spot the limper, but will look again tomorrow. No concerns.

#5 had a cluster of flies in the centre of its back - I think just on the surface of the fleece and I couldn't see a wound beneath. I will check again tomorrow and will call it in if concerned.

Walking back, I found this orb weaver on my sleeve, making a dent on the wasp population.

Thursday 8th September

 All  30 sheep counted in Barton today. Initially they were grazing along the median fence line and up the south facing slope before coming across to see what I had brought them . All moving fine apart from the one already reported who has a limp which remains much the same as when I last saw this animal on Tuesday perhaps slightly better . Otherwise all are fine . Trough ok and water supply functioning properly 

Julian bevis 

Wednesday 7th September

 30 counted, all together at the top of the big field.One lamb is still limping but keeping up with the others.

One or messy backends.

Tuesday September 6th

The 30 lambs in Barton meadows were all present this afternoon . I was only half way across the field when they saw me and all came rushing across to investigate whether I had anything for them . They all look fine apart from one which has a noticeable limp. It’s near side fore is clealry very sore as it doesn’t like putting much weight on it and lies down at frequent intervals . As usual though I could t get the tag number as while it was uncomfortable it wasn’t so incapacitated that I could get close enough to read the number . Otherwise they are all fine and all grazing enthusiastically 

The trough is fine and the water supply functioning properly 

Julian bevis 

Tues 06/09

 Grazing signs up on gates.

Most lambs responded to the bucket. All 30 looking well in the large compartment of barton meadows.

Sam

Sun 04 Sep

 All 30x sheep accounted for. #27 seems perkier. Trough full. No concerns.

Sat 03 Sep

 All 30x sheep accounted for. All grouped nicely at the southern end of the field.

#27 laid down frequently. It has bare patches on its rear flanks, so may have had fly strike in the past. Will monitor.

#12 and #13 incredibly friendly and seem to like being tickled behind the ears!

All look good. No concerns.

On Friday, there was a nice little common lizard on an ant hill just about here:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/hgYPhm8jAJ9j7wCK8

Friday 2nd September- 30 Lambs added

Hi all, 

I've just dropped off our 30 lambs for this year. 

Fresh off the trailer everyone has their heads down eating right away! 

Just a heads up two of these have been bottle fed and will be super friendly to you, 12 and 13. They may separate themselves away from the heard slightly but not too far away. 

Edit: My apologies! There are definitely 30 lambs this year, we removed our new Ram before transport! 

Grace 

Assistant Grazing Officer