Thursday November 30th

 Grey and cold today . A chill east wind and the occasional snowflake spinning down . The lambs seemingly weren’t put off by the weather and were all grazing happily. They were spread out across the middle of the field from the top of the north facing slope to the middle of the south facing slope. 38 accounted for . . Being spread out it was impossible to see if there were any stragglers but I don’t think so . When they saw me they all came across to say hello and it was clear that no one was limping, there is one with a slightly sore off hind leg but I don’t think it’s terribly serious. Otherwise they are fine and the one that had fly strike now looks fine . 

Two roe deer seen 

Please note that I am away on Monday December 4th and so will be unable to check Barton . If anyone is willing to cover in my stead I will of course cover for them at a future date whenever is needed

Wednesday 29th November

 Half the sheep were up near the houses, and the others in the dip. All 38 moving well, no problems seen.

Monday November 27th

 The lambs were widely spread out across the south facing slope today. All of them in the Lon grass area . 38 accounted for . No obvious stragglers and no one with an obvious limp. All grazing fine and looking well

Please note that I will be away next Monday December 4th so will be unable to check Barton that day . If anyone can do this in my stead it would be much appreciated . I will of course repay the compliment ! 

Julian bevis 

Sat 25 Nov

 All 38x accounted for. No limpers seen. All seem fine. No concerns.

6x roe

Zero ravens :-(

Thursday November 23rd

 The lambs were spread out across the south facing slope when I arrived in the beautifully sunlit field today . Most of them over towards the median fence line . A few lying down but most of them grazing happily in the sun. No one separated from the main group . I saw no signs of anyone limping . The animal that had strike is harder to identify now as the fleece has grown back to a large extent and it’s walking much better . All 38 accounted for . 

No deer seen today 

Julian bevis 

Tuesday 21st November

 The lambs were split into 2 groups, one in the middle of the meadow and the other on the slope to the south towards Abbots Barton. 4 came running over before I even got close, followed by ½ the lambs, and the rest when they noticed something was going on. Lots of sniffs and coat nibbles, and even some nuzzling. One sheep holding back a bit, but did join in the sheep nut search. Didn’t notice any limping, but still holding back a bit. Was followed almost all the way back to the gate by 4 lambs. 7 roe deer seen plus a raven.  

I have an appointment next Tuesday and won’t be able to look, can someone cover for me, or swap? 

Annette 

Monday November 20th

 The lambs were in two groups today . One of 18 was up at the top of the long grass area in the north east corner close to the path. All grazing fine and looking well. No one isolated from the main group and no signs of anyone limping 

The second group of 20 was down towards the bottom of the south facing slope . They too were reasonably close together so again no obvious outliers . All grazing fine and no one limping . 

Four roe deer seen 

Julian bevia