Hi All,
I checked the cattle yesterday and got the pasture pump working in the Western Fen, the hose had some mud on it and then just needed repositioning. The cattle seemed unbothered by the pump, they were sat happily in the South/Eastern corner of the compartment. Ashley Meadow 2 were all ok also.
In response to David, this cattle move wasn't planned in advance and had to happen quite quickly as the grazing team were then required elsewhere, therefore it was not possible to inform people in advance. Whenever it is possible people are notified of movements in advance. The cattle we have within HIWWT are carefully vetted and any problematic behaviour will mean we take them off sites where volunteers check them. If you could clarify for me if they actually charged at you that would be useful, if that is the case I will let the grazing team know and see if there is anything we can do.
Thank you
Jo
Hi Jo,
ReplyDeleteI appreciate it was not a planned event. I am not aware of who knew what and when, so don't know what was possible to inform me when it was on the move from wherever. If possible, at any time, if it happens again, it would be appreciated.
In answer to your question, it did not charge at me at all. it just charged down to the corner towards the trailer and new addition that it had spotted.
So far, there have been absolutely no indications of any behavioural issues - they are all just marginally interested, look at you, and mind their own business!
It's great to have them back again. I just hope that the three test negative in 7 weeks.
David