henryhorn
Well-Known Member
Heard Chocolate creating earlier this morning so we went out to investigate, and the damned herd were out again!
All 25 had joined a few others in what we call the Nursery field, and were grazing quietly, William amongst them. It was obvious how they had got out, a tall fencing post had snapped off at the base and when anything itched the steel gate which is 8 feet by 12 feet had sprung open despite being bolted tight. At least we now know how they were escaping, as both of us had sworn blind we had always fastened the gate . It wasn't obvious until today as the deer fence was holding the post upright.
After last weeks Wild West round up we decided to catch them one at a time, and some followed their friends back into the Deer Park. The good thing was we caught two who are needed for the vet this week so they are now isolated, plus William met the rest. We decided he could stay with the herd, as he is a bit colty and they will soon stop that. It was hard watching them chase him when they all went back in together, but his mate Isabella stuck with him and protected him. I know he's ok now but it was a bit like your child's first day at school!
We have a castration on Friday, some teeth checking and some tet jabs, but at least we won't be chasing round acres and acres catching those we need.
The gate has a rope tied round it and the post will get fixed later, seeing 25 escapees first thing in the morning doesn't make you feel good believe me!
All 25 had joined a few others in what we call the Nursery field, and were grazing quietly, William amongst them. It was obvious how they had got out, a tall fencing post had snapped off at the base and when anything itched the steel gate which is 8 feet by 12 feet had sprung open despite being bolted tight. At least we now know how they were escaping, as both of us had sworn blind we had always fastened the gate . It wasn't obvious until today as the deer fence was holding the post upright.
After last weeks Wild West round up we decided to catch them one at a time, and some followed their friends back into the Deer Park. The good thing was we caught two who are needed for the vet this week so they are now isolated, plus William met the rest. We decided he could stay with the herd, as he is a bit colty and they will soon stop that. It was hard watching them chase him when they all went back in together, but his mate Isabella stuck with him and protected him. I know he's ok now but it was a bit like your child's first day at school!
We have a castration on Friday, some teeth checking and some tet jabs, but at least we won't be chasing round acres and acres catching those we need.
The gate has a rope tied round it and the post will get fixed later, seeing 25 escapees first thing in the morning doesn't make you feel good believe me!
