Monday 31st January

 I'm unable to properly check the cattle and sheep today due to being away during daylight hours. No issues seen over the weekend. Only comments, it's pretty messy/boggy around the broken gate Chris mentioned around Colley Close. It's great to see so many Redwings in the Western field, at least I assume that's what they are!

Sun 30 Jan

 All 61x sheep and 9x cattle accounted for. No concerns.

Sat 29 Jan

 61x sheep and 9x cattle accounted for. The old ewe appeared stiff but not limping. The cattle didn't move much when I was with them, but seemed fine when they did. Trough fine. No concerns.

The five bar gate behind Colley Close (southern end) has taken a knock and needs a repair. There are gaps underneath it where neighbours have told me that walkers' dogs are getting into the grazed enclosure by pushing under the mesh. A log laid across the opening would address this.

Six roe. Lots of skylarks.

temporary trough and containers removed for now

Thursday January 27th

 Slight mist with drizzle this morning in Barton meadow.  The sheep initially widely spread out but while I was there those in the south of the eastern section moved to the south facing slope . All 61 accounted for . All seemed fine and apart from the old ewe no limpers noticed . The 9 cattle were all lying down also on the south facing slope apart from two one of which ( 86  ) has a limp. Otherwise no issues noted . The water level in the temporary trough had fallen considerably so replenished with all the water in the two plastic containers . Given that the cattle have access to this trough and seem to have started using it , seems likely that the water will be consumed quickly so may be necessary to refill the containers soon 

Julian bevis 

Wednesday 26th January

 The electric fence has been removed. 9 cows and 61 sheep counted, The cows were in the centre and the sheep stretched out the length of the field. Two of the shetlands were limping but otherwise looking good.

Tuesday January 25th

 With one exception the cattle looked fine . There Is one though who’s number I am afraid I didn’t get who has a limp and today looked more piano than the damp cold might warrant . I mentioned this to bea who was out to look at the fence ( again ) . The sheep were all over the place and accordingly hard to count but I got to the 61 in the end . They all seem fine apart from the old ewe who’s limp persists . The cattles trough is fine as is the temporary trough for the sheep although the latter will probably need topping up tomorrow . The fence is working but it’s flashing red again . Bea is on the case ! Six deer seen four in the west field and two in the eastern part . One solo buzzard circling over Barton mark . 

Julian bevis