To all:
At this time of year our girls will get very mobile if they think they are going to be fed, this may include passers by with plastics bags. If you see the girls speed march over to the public, please do let them know the reasons why the cows appear to be 'charging' e.g.
- Free lunch: At this time of year, their diets will slowly starting to switch to bramble, gorse, birch and the odd acorn in the woods etc, but they will always be up for a free snack!
- Please do not feed them: People will feel obliged to feed them at this time of year, please advise this is the worse thing they can do as it simply encourages the cows to head to the nearest human!
- Do not be concerned: They won't starve! Seasonal changes in forage is a natural part of their life cycle. In the past, graziers have mentioned how well they're herd looked after being out all winter compared to being cooped up in a barn.
- Amazing grazers! They do the best conservation grazing during autumn and winter making short work of scrub, like birch, bramble, and fern/bracken. They also graze and break up species such as gorse and heather, all helping to create the perfect niche habitats for wildlife to enjoy!
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