Tuesday 28th February
The 8 cows were all together, 7 lying down and 1 standing grazing. All seemed fine and relaxed. Water trough is ok and I cleared it out a bit. Otherwise all seemed fine.
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Friday 24th Feb
Hi there, all 8 cows spread out a bit near entrance and up hill a bit. Trough isn’t leaking now but still hear filling. Perhaps they just drank from it? Many leaves in trough and would be good to know the best way to clean it out, is it just hands in and grab? I don’t want to make it worse. One cow (fluffy ears, no visible tag) lying down but not chewing cud, just doing nothing. This cow has a dry nose, seems ok. I made him stand and walk, all ok. I have just never seen a cow do nothing before, is that normal? Photo attached 😊 Happy weekend
Tuesday 21st February
The 8 cows were spread out across the top of the field, all grazing happily and look in good condition. The water trough was full and it wasn’t wet around it so don’t think it was leaking now.
Friday 17th Feb
Ah how wonderful to meet these guys, seem happy and friendly and all 8 were heading down towards the trough to drink as I entered. 4 drank, 4 still munching but all moving about happily and seem content on their new patch. Trough is leaking and is constantly filling (a little) see video … There is a problem with the gate. When I arrived it was all fine, but when I left (after others had been through) it was like the second photo. I put it back to the original position by lifting the latch and gate but just to know this can possibly happen if people don’t follow instructions. Like that, if a cow leant on it it would open outwards!
Shawford Cattle Due on - Date of Arrival to be Confirmed
Hi All, This is the blog for Shawford Cattle Checking, please blog on here to let us know you've seen the cows. If you want to add pictures please feel free! Main things to check: Health of the animals, Trough full and working (Ice free in minus temperatures), No breaks in the fence line. Should you find a livestock emergency call: 01256381190 This will go through to our Hook Farm Office, if it's out of hours call please listen to the voicemail which will have the mobile number of a member of staff who can respond. Thank you very much! If you have any questions please email me. Grace Grazing team (grace.lecuyer@hiwwt.org.uk)