We have been observing that the cows in the field have been growing up and outwards at a fair pace since they arrived, however one has been growing outwards much quicker! This week we found out why - she is expecting a calf, this is wonderful news.
"Lizzie" as she is known is a long legged Dexter and is a year or so older than the other cows in the field - she fits in well with them as they are not yet full grown and Dexters are a small breed of cow. She is a cow that knows her own mind and takes no nonsense from the youngsters - just as well in her condition.
The calf is expected some time late in August. The farmer visited this week and will probably take her home for the birth - but we hope to have news and pictures!
At the moment the grass is looking a bit worn out in the near fields so the cows and the horse have been let into the top meadow so we are seeing a bit less of them, except when they come to drink at the water trough.
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