SATURDAY 31st DECEMBER

Needed full waterproofs this morning. All 4 found in the gorse alongside the boundary fence next to the Gelvert Stream: the left-hand edge of Square F8 on the “Lookers Map” (link on the right of this page).

All standing, chewing their cud and looking ok if a bit bedraggled. 

Friday 30 December

All well. They followed me for a bit thinking my bag of rubbish might be something to their advantage...not pushy.

Thurs 29th Dec 2023

All four seen in very top field, looking well and a bit dryer. Grazing happily 🥰

Wednesday 28th December

 Sorry Guys, 

Due to conflicting pressures at home I didn’t manage to carry out my looking responsibility today. Looking at previous posts over the last few days hopefully the cattle are OK. 

All good

 All four found in the corner of the paddock by the canal overflow.  All looking content and playful, heifers were mounting each other so spring must be coming soon, please

Boxing day

None seen

 Christmas Day

All seen in the distance grazing amongst the gorse.

Merry Christmas moo moos.

Missed blog Friday 23 December

Forgot to blog on Friday but they were all well, just soaked to the skin and looking bedraggled.

 Saturday 24th December

All 4 grazing near the main gate.

Nil

Thurs 22nd Dec

All four very obliging today and very near gate😁 All seemed fine and grazing in the gorse happily.

231 seemed a bit quiet ( in that just standing still most of the time I was there) . Otherwise looks fine.

Happy Christmas to you all 🎄🐄

Wednesday 21st December

 All 4 cattle found in good health grazing at the South end of enclosure 

All found

All found and looking well still. Hopfully they will maintain condition for a fair few more weeks yet! No issues seen. 

Thanks for all the work this year its been very much appreciated and Merry Christmas from the Grazing team!

Monday 19 December

None seen..I may have been out too early for them to be out and about.

 Sunday 18th December

All 4 in the usual South-East Corner. Looking wet and miserable but upright and eating. They don’t seem to want to move far from this corner even though there looks like better grazing elsewhere.

 Saturday 17th December

All 4 cattle grazing in the grassy area with the poplars, a little to the south of the main gate. A woodcock flew up which is quite a rare sight nowadays.

Thurs 15th Dec

Found all four cows grazing happily on a very chilly morning 🥶 Didn’t have to walk too far down to find them.

231 has a small pink/reddish mark on inside of back right leg, photo below, doesn’t look bad.

Wednesday 14th December

 Found all 4 cattle in good health grazing at the Pondtail end of the enclosure. Checked stream  drinking areas all clear of ice and flowing. 

wed 14th dec

All 4 munching gorse at the pondtail end

Monday 12th December - Stream inlet location

Hi All,

Just popped over today to confirm there is no trough water access in the feild the cows are currently in. There's a inlet to the stream which is still flowing, this will continue to flow even in on our coldest days! ///cried.shoving.unscathed

Just a what 3 words to keep an eye on it. 

Monday 12 December

All well, grazing back in the south east corner. I walked along the canal path and noticed several large tree limbs pressing on the fence...just the two barbed strands so not an escape issue. WTW heartburn.frame.grandson....giggled grin nerves and two trees with an alarming looking lea that i havent noticed before at WTW registers.splendid.rival. Ill try to add pics...didnt manage pics but i can emeil if you want them.

Sunday 11

Seen in passing around 9 am by the gate into the other enclosure...looking a bit fluffier!

 Sunday 11th Dec

All 4 Cattle in the SE corner where they don't seem to have moved from in the past 4 days. I think they like it as it's dry there. Eating but, not surprisingly, looking a bit miserable.

Saturday 10 December

All seen today...missed yesterday due to a neighbours' SOS and completely forgot.

 Friday 9 Dec

All seen grazing in the sunlight at the top end of the field.

Thurs 8th Dec

Very pretty in the field this morning but no sign of the cows, maybe keeping warm somewhere. Had a good scout around but no luck today.

Wednesday 7th December

 All 4 cattle found in Southeast corner where stream meets canal grazing happily and in good health. 

wed 7th dec

All 4 seen at the canal end munching gorse

Monday 5 December

All well, cudding and standing around in the centre of the enclosure.

 All 4 cattle ok. Hard to find though - right next to the canal at the Pondtail Bridge end. It would have been easier to walk along the towpath from Sainsburys and then down the path to the Scout-hut at the end of Farnahm road.

Nil

All 4 Cattle found in the open area towards the canal: eating and looking fine. 231 is a bit thinner than the others but she has been this way all Summer and Autumn.

Thanks to Grace for fixing my Blog access permissions and to Carole for posting on my behalf.

Friday 2 December

All well at the north end.

Thurs 1st

Found all four in nearest top field, all look well and grazing. 225 has small pink mark in face, doesn’t look much, just noting and have added photo.

Wednesday 30th November

 Found 216, 225, 227 all grazing happily at the Pondtail end of the enclosure but no sign of 231. Walked round the outside of the enclosure with no luck ending up at the Pondtail end again with the three still happily grazing after a short wait 231 appeared out of the gorse at the Pondtail end seeming quite please to have found the others and joined them grazing. All seemed well and in good health. 

wed 30th nov

3 seen near to the pondtail end, looking happy munching gorse

Monday 28 November

I saw three in passing yesterday but they are all four well today...rootling in the base of gorse bushes under an oak...maybe acorns, maybe fermenting gorse needles??

 Sunday 27 Nov

I walked all the way around the perimeter fence but only spotted two cows amongst the gorse.

Fri 25h Nov 2022

Had a quick check today, all four in the very end part of the field grazing and drinking water happily.

Extra boggy getting to that end, glad I had my wellies!

Thurs 11.45

Seen all four grazing in the shrubs by stream, All looking well . 227 always seems to be off on his own but happy and likes a little stroke.

Thursday 24 November

Three seen in passing...all calm...missed 316. I won't be able to check tomorrow...back Monday.

Wednesday 23rd November

 All four cattle found in good health on the South West corner happily grazing something they enjoy in the leaf litter. 

Tues 22nd Nov

All 4 seen by the pondtail end  happily munching acorns

 Sat 19 and Sun 20 November 

Posted on behalf of Tim. All well grazing at the canal end.

Monday 21 November

All well...grazing with passion just inside the kissing gate. 316 has a bloody smear by his right elbow ...probably slept on a stump?

 Friday 18 Nov 12.45 pm

One cow, 231, had escaped out of the field and was happily munching on the path. I called Grace who contacted Harry. I stayed with the cow until Harry arrived.

Friday 18 November

All well, they were enjoying the new grass near the farm gate.

Thurs 17th November

Just been to check on the cows, saw all four at the very far end of new field. All look well and grazing enthusiastically.

Wednesday 16th November

Unfortunately didn’t understand the blog referring to where the cows had been moved to so went to the original enclosure in error and obviously didn’t locate the cattle so unfortunately haven’t been able to confirm their status today as ran out of light. Have now confirmed with office their new location for next week. 

UPDATE COWS MOVED 14th September 2022

Cows moved from corral back to canal. All fine and dandy. Fence checked all solid 

Thanks 

Monday 14 November

All well...hoovering up the aspen leaves by the path fence near the south gate.

 Sunday 13 Nov

All seen snuffling up acorns in the wooded area. All look well. 231 gave me a cuddle.

Armistice day

All well. They were on the broad ride from Pondtail gate then disappeared into the holly and when I followed, I found them eating the yellow sycamore leaves on the ground with a passion...either they taste good or they make you feel nice....

Thurs 10th November

Went to see the cows earlier this morning. Found all four grazing stream side of their field. All looking very well and very inquisitive today 🥰

Wednesday 9th November

Found two grazing happily in the middle of the enclosure in the open and the remaining two in the gorse on the stream side of the enclosure. All in good health and condition eating their way through the natural resources that their enclosure provides for them. 

Tues 8th nov

All 4 still by the farnham road end gate looking fine but soggy

Monday 7th Staff checks.

As reported below, all 4 seen by the fence between the two sections of the site, at the Farnham Road Entrance. All looking rather soggy but happy enough! Checked and reported as part of estate wide weekly site checks. 

Monday 7 November

All well ... seen near "shuffle.imported.suspended" well rinsed!

Friday 4 November

All well, standing around in the south west corner.

Thurs 3rd Nov

All looking well and seemed happy to see me. All four by gate today so nice and easy to find! 

Wednesday 2nd November

 Had a real problem finding them this morning! Walked round the inside of the enclosure with no luck so decided to walk round the outside of the fence to see if I had missed them in the gorse or the holly and found them in the far NW corner in amongst the trees. All four look fit and well and in good condition. 

Wednesday 2nd October

 All 4 found at w3w ///crabmeat.lanes.rejects

All good and grazing easy with no issues. 

Mon 31st oct

All 4 seen looking well. Initially in the clearing and later in amongst the pine trees.

 Sat 29 and Sun 30 October

Posted on behalf of Tim, all cattle seen and in good shape.

 Fri 28 Oct

All seen grazing separately from one another in the clearing.

Thurs 27th Oct

Seen three today,  all look well and enjoying a bit of late afternoon sun. Just 227 not seen today. 

Wednesday 26th October

 All four cattle at North end of enclosure grazing happily, all observed fit and well with a good supply of standing water in the gully’s 

Tuesday 25th October - all 4 cows found.

Hi all, 

Found all on the right side digging into some acorns. 

They all look really well and are keeping condition. 

Natural water sources are looking good a full! 

Grace 

Grazing Team 

Monday 24 October

All well...back on the acorns. I saw three in passing yesterday too.

Thurs 20th Oct 2020

Onnly managed to see one today standing by the water butt,. Had a quick scout around the field but no sigh of the other three today.

Update: Found the other three on my way back out, all fine but a bit soggy!

Friday - all seen as part of RO weekly checks. looking well!

Friday 21 October

All well.

 Thursday 20 Oct

Am “off games” at the moment due to succumbing to COVID. Hope to back in action somewhen next week.

Wednesday 19th October

 Observed all four cattle grazing up the eastern side of the enclosure, all well and in good health. On their way to the northern end where they seem to enjoy spending the rest of the day. 

Tuesday 18 October

Three seen in passing...deep in the gorse along the stream. I forgot to blog yesterday but i hadnt found them and they were probably in a new favourite place.

 Sun 16 Oct

All 4 cattle in good shape this afternoon.

Posted on behalf of Tim Henderson

Saturday 15 October

Seen in passing ....still on acorns.

Friday 14October

All well, by the north gate acorn hunting.... The more southerly stream accessis nearly collapsed...still providing a visible barrier but probably wouldnt stand an escape attempt.

Fri 14th Oct

All 4 munching in the gorse at the pond end

Thur 13th October

 Found the cattle on the north end of enclosure all very contented and in good condition. 

Thurs

Oh that’s brilliant thank you. Let me know if I can return the favour 

 I’ve got some time I’ll go and check them this afternoon 

Sorry I’m not sure I can make it Today Thurs 13th Oct

Hi, I may be able to check on the cows after work, but not 100% sure. 

Wednesday 12th October

 Found all four cattle happy and in good health munching away on the north end of their enclosure. I have one question on my way up to the north end of the enclosure I saw a dry trough but what is their permanent source of water? They are obviously happy but it is something I would check when I know what and where  it is. 

 Visited site for the first time to day for introduction meet with Ciara, all four cattle observed as well and in good condition.

Monday 10 October

All well.

 Sun 9 Oct

Just one seen this morning grazing at the ford gate end.

Fri 7th Oct - All well

All 4 seen well hanging out near the gate

Friday 7 October

All well...seen in the southeast corner by the fence. I also saw them all in passing on Wed and Thurs but forgot to blog...they were very busy rooting for acorns by the north gate.

Thurs 6th Oct

Only 3 seen today, 116, 231 & 225 all grazing happily. 231 may have slightly sore upper right front leg, looks pink but can’t see any cuts. 

wed 5th oct

Only 2 seen at the pondtail end deep into the bracken

 Tues 4 October

All seen grazing in the lower end of the field.

Monday October 2

All well, seen browsing dead gorse along the streamside fence.

 Sat 1 Oct

None spotted today.

 Thursday 39 Sept

All seen happily munching in the field between the Pondtail and ford gates.

Thurs 29th Sept 1pm

Couldn’t see or hear the cows today.  Lots of fresh 💩 by the very top gate near the boardwalk  so they can’t be far away. 

 Tues 27 Sept

All seen grazing at the Pondtail Road end of the field.

 Mon 26 Sept

All seen lying down in the clearing.

Sat 24th sept

All 4 seen by the trough. Looked good.

Friday 23rd sept

All 4 seen by the big gate that connects to the canal section. Happily moooooed at me.

Thurs 22nd

All look good and grazing happily. Three in middle of first field not far from the gate one 231 over by the fence on the left hand side of the gate. Couldn’t see any cuts and eyes nice and clear. 

The main gate into the field feels a little less secure, maybe the rope is just getting looser?

wed 21st sept

Onky 3 found on the main path near to the pondtail end. Happy and munching grass.

Mon 19th The four were seen and the wound inspected, all were OK and cows not worried by them, put blue spray on one that had been licking the wound.

Monday 19 September

All well, the small wounds on the heifers are fine.

 Sun 18 Sept

Two seen in the distance bellowing madly.

Friday 16 September

All well, seen in open heathery area. Both girls have a small bloody scratch behind their left elbows...some springs sticking out of their bed perhaps..

Thurs 15th Sept

Had to go a little further into the field today, saw two of them close up and both looked fine, grazing happily. The other two were a little deeper into the bushes but looked ok from what I could see, also grazing happily. 

 Wed 14 Sept

All seen grazing in the clearing.

Monday 12 September ..and Saturday and Sunday

All seen in passing over the weekend, looking good. All fine this morning, clean at both ends but some flies on their eyes. They also seem to have started to grow their winter coats.

September 9 Friday

All well. They were in deep gorse along the stream fence. Are there any spare notices for the gates?

 Thursday 8 Sept

Went looking for them but none spotted.

Thursday 8th September

All 4 found waiting for me by the gate when I arrived! All checked and no issues observed as part of weekly site checks by staff. 

Tuesday 6th September

 All 4 seen and ‘herd’ - all looking content down by the trough 

Mon 5th Sept

All 4 seen grazing by the fence and gate at the canal separation. All inquisitive and loked happy.

 Fri 2 Sept

All seen grazing near the gate leading to the ford.

Cattle moved to corral section of the site

Hi all, I’ve moved the cows across to the corral section of the site. They were very excited for the move to new green(ish) pastures. 

I’ve also fixed both gates either end of the ride between the path near the estate and the ford so they shut and latch properly now. I did a full fence check but if you could have a glance at the fencing you wonder by when out lookering to make sure they aren’t trying their luck anywhere that would be great. 

Thanks all,

Alex

Thurs 1st September

All look fine, having a little lie down in the top field. I’m not around next week so won’t be also to do Thurs check until 15th Sept.

 Wed 31 August

Two seen grazing in the undergrowth. I think the others must be hidden in the thicker undergrowth.

Thurs 25th August 1pm

Checked both feilds today but no sign of them. Going for a run so might bump into them along the way!

Actually just found them, 216 only has one ear tag.  a231 seemed very interested today!  Lots of flys but all seemed well and grazing.

 Saturday 27 Aug

All seen grazing in the field at the canal end.

Missing ear tags? Hey guys, please pop me an email if you've noticed any missing tags on the cows recently. I know some of you have reported some already, but if you could remind me that would be great. Thanks!

all at canal end of site and all look fine, plenty of water.

Monday 22 August

All well, seen by the gate in the northeast corner. Has there been some change.. I thought we had two steers and two heifers but this was definately one steer and three heifers?

 Friday 19 Aug

All seen grazing at the canal end of the field.

Thursday- all well

Peek-a-moo!

Thurs 18th August

All four cows grazing in the field furthest from gate. All seemed fine, 225 and 216  (I think was the number) both had slightly weepy left eyes but didn’t look sore or cloudy from where I was standing.

wed 17th aug

All 4 seen by the pondtail end. All looked happy and healthy 

Saturday and Sunday from Tim

All four cattle fine and by the canal which seems to be a preferred place

 Tues 16 August 5.30pm

All seen lying down by the watering hole.

Monday August 15

All well..browsing the trees on the fence along the medical dump.

Friday 12

All well...sorry for very late post (Sunday!)

Thurs 11th Aug

Found all four today in the top right hand corner of the field. All grazing and looked well. 

Wednesday - all seen and well by one of their drinking holes

Tuesday 9th August

All 4 seen by the fence by the stream to the canal. They looked fine although couldn't get close as I was on the path opposite. 

IMPORTANT summer update - please read!

Hi everyone, thank you for your continued support of our grazing project. Please read the following reminders.

Reporting Emergencies
If there is ever something wrong with:
-a trough
-a gate
-a fence
-a natural water source

Or there is something dangerous to livestock, such as:
-fly tipping (litter and vegetation)
-fires lit (including BBQs and recently doused fires)
-dens built (ropes to be chewed on, nails trodden on, tarpaulin etc.)

Please phone us immediately. While we do our best to monitor the blogs, things do sometimes get missed and problems posted over the weekend don't get picked up until Monday. Even if you are not sure if something is an urgent issue, far better to let us know so we can make an informed decision.

The office number is 01256 381190 and voicemail will direct you to who is on call.

Heatwaves and fires
All our sites are incredibly dry at the moment and at high risk from fires. What to do if you notice a fire risk on site:

Smouldering BBQs/bonfires - put out with a bucket of water if possible (fill up from a nearby trough/stream). If not possible, do not leave it unattended. Call the site manager/on call staff member and wait with it until someone arrives to put it out.
If you deem the fire to be at risk of escalating, trust your gut and please alert the fire services on 999.

As the temperatures rise again, please take care while you are out on site. Take plenty of water, sun cream, a hat and please let someone know you have gone out. It is best to go out at first light or later in the evening when the sun is less intense. You know yourselves best, so don't push yourselves and stay safe.

Blog etiquette
Please continue to only use the blogs to report your cattle sightings or to let everyone know if you won't be attending your usual day. If you have noticed a non urgent issue, please put it at the beginning of your post or mention it in the title so that we can quickly find out about it.

Flies on cows
Unfortunately, flies are an unpleasant part of life for cows and and ponies at this time of year. It is bothersome for them and there isn't a lot we can do other than continue to monitor the condition of their eyes. If the eyes start to look cloudy, then the flies have become too much and we will need to intervene. Other than that, we spray them for flies once a month. 

Any questions, please get in touch! Thanks once again and happy cow spotting!

Saturday & Sunday 7th August 2022 - post from Tim

As Friday, all 4 cattle grazing in the extreme, almost impenetrable, South East corner of the Heath next to the canal towpath. They all looked well and although nowhere near their water there is plenty of shade, lush grass and few flys here. They can't be seen from the middle of the Heath. If they stay in this area the easiest way to find them is to walk along the canal towpath from Pondtail Bridge. After passing the last bungalow go another 50 metres and and keep looking to the left. Tim.

August 8 Monday

All well. The heifers and one of the steers were coming up the pathnto the north gate...the other steer was in the gorse...I looked from afar, having bare legs and arms.. and checked to make sure I didn't bring any passengers home from the long grass.. It's good to see new names on the blog...is there a rota?

 Sunday 7 August

Two seen grazing in the shade by the canal fence

 Friday 5 August

All seen keeping cool in the shade by the canal fence 

Thurs 4th August

No luck finding the cows today, walked all round the field and then back down the middle and round. I went much later in the day than normal so not sure if they may be in a different area later in the day?

Just been to see the cows this evening, two were grazing amongst the gorse just up from the gate and looked fine (not sure where the other two were) We entered the field just to view them from afar but one rapidly approached us and it was not happy so see us, luckily I remembered the wide open arms and the hiss which worked well to stop in in it's tracks. It didn't appear to be injured or in any distress. On future visits I will view them from the gates, I have binoculors that I can use too.

 Tuesday 2 August 

Two seen grazing near the gate. 

Due to ongoing mobility issues and the unevenness of the ground I will not venture into the field but will observe the cattle from the perimeter fences if this is ok.

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Monday 1st - all seen and well!

Sunday evening

 Just out for an evening walk and all four lovely ladies were near the gate at Pondtail canal side, all looked in good form, two came up to me for a little tickle 🙂

Thurs 28th July

Found all four cows in the big field area. All look well and happily grazing. 

Tuesday- all well! Were very well behaved for the new lookers.

 Monday 25 July

Two seen grazing amongst the gorse.

 Saturday July 23

Three seen at the watering hole.

Wednesday 20th July

All found hidden in the trees just up from the second drink. All good albeit a little hot

Tuesday 19 July

All well, seen in the south east corner.

Friday 15th July - 4 British White's added Canal Side

4 British Whites 231, 225, 227, 216 have been added to canal side of Pondtail. 

We have sprayed for fly so they should be comfortable. 

all cows off site

All cattle have been moved off and on to Bramshot Heath for some new grazing.

Cows still on Pondtail; canal section but being moved to Bramshot tomorrow 5th May

 Sorry for the slow reponse on the blog - the cows are still on Pondtail canal section but they are due to be moved to Bramshot Heath tomorrow, the 5th of May.

Thanks Dave

No visit

Didn't visit today as I wasn't sure which location they are at now. Someone else obviously did today anyway but some info would be good. Thanks.

3 by the gate

 Spotted 3 by the gate.  All appeared well.

April 28

i had a brief walk through the canal enclosure but no sign of them..are they on Bramshott now?

Monday 25th April

Found Teasle giving Caledonia a lick wash this morning! All 3 fine, near the gate area.

10.30am W3W: compliant/chained/promise 

Tuesday

Two licks given today. All fine.

Monday 18th April

Very easy find today; all 3 waiting by the gate. All chewing the cud and looked fine. 

Pleased to know that they're being moooved back to Bramshot Heath! Much nicer place to walk, thank you. 👏

10.45am W3W: outsmart/fairy/submits

3 cows back on site

Cows back on site in the canal section. We will be moving them off site next week and abvk to Bramshot heath.

Wednesdays and Saturdays

i wont be reliably around over the summer but ill look and blog when I am here. Happy Summer!

Monday 11th - All cows off

Hi all, 

All three cows have been taken off for their TB Test. 

We'll let you know when they will be coming back on. 

Thank you!

Grace

Assistant Grazing Officer

Monday 11th April

No sign of Caledonia but Teasle and Evan are fine. Eating as usual. 

10.30am W3W: famines/suitable/germinate

April 9

All well. There is a pile of fly tipped dogwood cuttings in the corral enclosure...pic available.

Thursday 7th April.

All 3 found right by the gate into the canal section. Didn't require much searching, thankfully! I had a bucket of cattle nuts on the truck so gave them a few just to keep them sweet. - Tom HIWWT 

April 6

All well

Monday 4th April

3 soggy cows found at W3W: newly wed/exacted/sing at 10.15am. All fine and eating gorse.

April 3

All well though 160 looked a bit lean around the hips compared to the other two.. ? i dont usually see them all together to be able to compare.

April 2

All well.

 Friday April 1

All seen, look well. Very frisky and vocal today. 

March 30

All well.

All 3 Cows Moved to Canal Section.

Alex and I have repaired the fence where the oak fell from the canal so have moved the cows back across to the Canal section of the site. All 3 fine. No issues. Given some cattle nuts for their troubles! 

Monday 28th March

All 3 found eating amongst the gorse. All looked good.

11.00am  W3W: laughs/song/file

March 25

All well, seen in passing by the Pondtail gate with new notices. I may be too late back to look on Sunday.

 Thursday March 24

All seen, all look well.

March 23

All well.

Monday 21st March

All present and correct. Enjoying the sunshine. 🌞

9.30am W3W: digit/earmarked/bookcases

March 19

All well...rounding out a bit more?

March 18

All well...seen in passing...ive got a nice pic if i could work out how to upload it...

March 16

All well.The song thrush was singing his heart out by the Pondtail gate...as he does every morning at the moment...it must be Spring!

Tuesday 15th - all well! Found them at the end of Pondtail Road, mooing at me. Given a salt lick for their troubles

Monday 14th March

All 3 found alongside the stream fence, all eating gorse. Looked good.

10.40am W3W: contects/small/reduction

March 13

The top wires of the fence are slack and broken at prune.humid page presumably by the large branch in the pic ill try to upload...failed but avaiable by email!

March 12

All well.

March 9

All well...trimming the heather!Also seen on Saturday...sorry..forgot to blog.

The three were on the corral section so we put a lick out by the trough

Monday 7th March

 Found all 3 in the gorse to the stream side of the now impregnable gate. All looked healthy.

10.45am

March 5

I'm back on the main blog..hooray! All three seen in the gorse. I've been looking on Wednesdays and Saturdays but Alex seems to be out on Wednsdays..shall i do Thursday and Sunday instead?

Wednesday 03 March

All 3 found opposite the end of pondtail road. Happy and very vocal as usual. Plenty of water about.

Update on the tree down on canal section fence. Will be heading out Tuesday to sort it and will move them back to canal section then. Keep your eyes peeled on the blog for the move details as we all know how likely it is that something else will happen which will mean I’ll have to change plans. 

Thanks,

Alex

Monday 28th February

Teasle and Evan easily spotted in the new 'old' field, eating gorse and drinking rain water from the trough. Couldn't see Caledonia today.

10.30am  W3W: aquatic/bombshell/trespass

Saturday 26th Feb 2022 - cattle movement

All cattle have been moved to the next section in pondtail due to a report of a tree on the fence line in then section they was in.

They have also all been sprayed for mites.

Cheers,

Grazing Team  

Tuesday- all seen, deep in the gorse

Monday 21st February

10.30am. No one to be seen. Probably hunkering in the gorse, or possibly blown up into a tree!😉😆

Stormy weather - if these conditions continue in to the weekend, then please don't put yourselves at risk to check the cattle. As usual, please call the on call number if there is a cattle or broken fence emergency. Thanks, and have a good weekend!

Tuesday

A walk in with a bucket of nuts and they came running out of the gorse along the river. All fine How many cows int he pic?

Monday 14th February

 All 3 seen from the canal path.

10.45am W3W: impose/corrupted/smudges (approx)

Thursday 10th Feb. All 3 seen and checked.

Monday 7th February

Spotted all 3 from the canal path. All in the sun eating gorse.

10.10am W3W: vowel/pushover/belief 

Tuesday 01/02/22 All 3 fine.

All three found laying up near the corral section. #160 (Evan) was drooling a bit. Worth monitoring going forward. 

Monday 31st January

Spotted all 3 from the track alongsidethestream. They were enjoying the rare glimpse of sunshine!

11.00am W3W: taken/founders/extension 

Thursday 27th

All three cows are in good condition, the grazing seems to be holding out! 

Grace 

Grazing Team 

Tuesday 25th

All three looking good

Monday 24th January

All 3 easily found today by the gates.

Regarding the pedestrian gate, it seems that the spring has come away at one side. I'd be very impressed if the cows could make it out via there! Still safe for pedestrians but could do with fixing at some point. 

Evan had a pink smudge on his tail today. No evidence of any other injury.

10.15am W3W: auctioned/handsets/coupler 

Wednesday - all good, given a lick

Tuesday 18th January

All three seen in the rectangle compartment by the gate. They look in good condition, I had a call on Sunday advising the gate between the feilds was broken. I found it intact today, but it looks like the the clasp holding the gate is on barely holding on. I will pass this along. 

Grace 

Grazing Team. 

Monday 17th January

Seen from a distance from the canal path. All 3 present but I wasn't close enough to report any details. 

10.30am W3W: clouds.wildfires.vented (approx!)

Wednesday 12th January

 Popped around the corner and found all 3 on their way towards the gate to the corral section. All seemed well, their vocal selves.  

Monday 10th January

All 3 eating gorse, grass and brambles near the canal path.

11.15am  W3W: gets/lecturing/corn

Nil

 

Thursday - they're fine, they were watching us cut gorse all morning! The tree on the fence is gone now.

Wdnesday 5th

Midday All along ghe fence line behind the pine plantation area. Hiding in the gorse! All fine.

Monday 3rd January

All 3 eating gorse right up against the fence alongside the Gelvert stream. All looked ok from what I could see.

11.00am/ W3W: tenders.undivided.coasted

Tree on fence

 Sorry I've got no grid reference.  Just walked down from the canal to Fleet pond.  I stayed on the path outside the grazing site and  found there is a pine tree down blocking the path between the lower site and the houses.  It is leaning on the fence, but the fence seems secure so possible on a quickly with a chainsaw would clear the path.  I dont have a mobile so no 3words ref.  You could probably park up on Pondtail or Guidlford Road and walk down

1st January 2022

Had checked all cows on pondtail and all was fine. Sorry for the late blog, was in a rush and have only just remembered to blog that I had checked on the cows.

Cheers,

Ben