The 12 cattle were in the long grass area , well spread out over the eastern end thereof around the kink in the footpath. All of them grazing well and looking fine . As has been rccenrly reported a few have small bald or balding patches but nothing too serious and 44’ s bald patches don’t seem to have increased. Their trough is fine and is working properly. Seven roe deer seen .
Julian bevis
They were spread out across the entire field today, I only had time to look closely at 6 of them, unfortunately no.44 with brisket irritation wasn't one I was able to get to. I did notice however that no.86 was has an itchy midriff on the right hand side.
All seemed to be fine grazing close to my house in the southern end of the field. Wasn't able to get a closer look at no.44 mentioned by Bea, will look on Monday.
The twelve in Barton were spread out along the median fence line between the trough and the top of the south facing slope . All grazing industriously and looking fine . Trough working ok. No deer seen today
Julian bevis
All 12 cows at the near end of the field, mostly laying down and looking very contented.
The cattle were well spread out across the top of the south facing slope of the large field , a few grazing in the short grass and the rest either grazing or lying down in the long grass area . All of them looking very comfortable and those grazing were doing so with enthusiasm . Their trough is fine and the water supply functioning properly . Nine roe deer seen, seven in the large field and two more more in the railway field . Also saw another three the other side of the road
Julian bevis
Apologies for missing the last two weeks due to holiday. Back to a cold Friday, at least all 12 cattle seemed to be ok, not as miserable as me anyway. Grazing in the North Eastern corner of the field.
With apologies for the late post , all was well in Barton meadow this afternoon . The 12 were clustered around the gate at the northern end of the median fence line when I arrived . They quickly dispersed though and spread out across the top of the long grass area of their field . All of them grazing industriously and looking well . That is apart from 126 who remained behind by the gate to have a really good scratch on the metal gate post . He looked fine too and clearly relished the opportunity to have the post all to himself ! Seven roe deer seen on the north facing slope of the large field .
Julian bevis
All 12 cows were grazing in the top right hand corner of the big field in the intermittent sunshine.
All looking and moving well.
The cows has two visits today one from Sam of the trust staff who had been called out in response to a report of some blood on one of the animals and one from myself. By the time I got there there were no sanguinary traces probably because the unceasing downpour has washed them off if they actually existed . As far as I could see all the cows were fine albeit looking more than a little damp . They were all clustered in the corner by the main gates staring rather gloomily at the passing traffic . Otherwise no issues
Julian bevis
The 12 cattle were grazing briskly across the south facing slope of the large field , just below the long grass area . All looking very well and full of energy . While I was theee it started to rain hard whixh then turned to hail. This prompted all the animals to start walking very purposefully down towards the gates . When the hail redoubled in intensity their walking pace turned into a headlong charge down the slope . Not quite sure what this was all about but they certainly seemed to enjoy themselves ! No deer seen . Doubtless they had anticipated the heavy rain showers and sensibly taken shelter somewhere.
Happy Easter and have a good weekend
Julian bevis
All 12 cows were near the top of the big field grazing and moving well.10 deer seen.
Twelve cattle were in the north east corner of the big field all grazing with gusto and clearly enjoying the sun on their backs . They all look very well . Seven roe deer seen .
Julian bevis
All 12x cattle were fine - lazing and browsing. Trough fine. Lots of skylarks! No concerns.
