The purpose of this blog is: For lookers to post a record of their livestock checks. To act as a formal record of livestock wellbeing and welfare checks. For lookers to access up-to-date information on livestock and site status, and the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Tue 31 aug
All 60 sheep accounted for. Trough fine, food rather low. Most sheep were gathered in the copse near the bucket, but half a dozen at the top of the hill, making me climb up to get them. A group at the bottom of the hill couldn't be bothered with breakfast, and wondered off to the western slope to feed. Perhaps they are fussy about the flavour! One black face (see photo) is hobbling (front left leg appears painful when weight bearing, so possibly a joint rather than foot problem? I couldn't see anything untoward on the leg or foot), I saw no other lameness
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All 39 sheep counted, none limping. No other issues noted, no dog walkers. Feed is however running low.
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Weekend wardening has now started. Joe & Sarah Davies reported all was well on the down and one piece of litter found. Pippa
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Dog walkers at to of central, I asked them to put did on leads but only two out of for were
Tuesday 3rd March - Sheep off-site!
Hi team! All 37 sheep have been taken off site today to head back to our farm for some summer grazing. This will hopefully allow the wildflo...
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