Gate Replaced - Friday 7th August

Thanks for the reports of the dodgy gate. We replaced it this morning, so hoping no more issues with it latching. It's a brand new gate so may change shape slightly over next couple of months and may need readjusting, so please let me know if you notice any issues. 

Cheers!

Andy

Friday 7 August

I located 43 sheep in and around the yews and lower down close to the water tanks. The other two I assume were hiding in the thick bushes. All sheep appeared to be fine. 

Plenty of water , only two walkers ( no dog) in the eastern compound. 

The gate at the top has a faulty latch which means the gate can stay open.

 Counted to 49 so clearly double counted some sheep.  In 2 groups. One sheltering by the yew and the others in the rough.  Couldn't see any damaged ear but some lying down.  Warier full.  No people seen in the enclosure but a couple on the footpath on the way up.

Wednesday 5th August

All 45 counted in the lower open area and scrub. No problems. Fence and water tanks working fine.

Tuesday 4th August

All 45 sheep found. Mostly around the yew enclosures and the open patch to the north, including around the troughs, but a couple half way up the main slope. All appear healthy and I failed to find the damaged ear. 

Troughs full. No dogs, a couple of visitors. 

I came up early to catch the sheep in the open, before the heat sets in. That didn't work, they are mostly still seeking shade and it has taken me an hour to complete the count.

South eastern gate (top of the hill) has no 'dogs on lead' sign, and doesn't latch. Other gates ok

Monday 3rd August

 All 45 Sheep found in the NE quadrant of the Compartment. I checked ears on all sheep that weren't in the undergrowth (35-40) and all are fine, but the one with a problem may have been among the few in the undergrowth whose ears I couldn't see properly.

Water trough definitely working, as 3 sheep drank from it whilst I was there and I could hear it refilling.

All fences and gates okay.

Saturday 1st August

What a lovely walk. All present, we called ‘come’ 14 in a group and the all the rest in a line! Like school children lining up! Such fun, all look healthy and well.

Pippa   pp Chris & Debs Barlow