- Don't feed the beasties in the morning
- Move a few bales into destination field
- Check for gaping holes in fences
- Repair gaping holes in fences
- Load up the ATV with a couple buckets of grain
- Open gates
- Drive into field with ATV - get attention of herd just by showing up
- Start driving to destination field
- Confirm that you are being followed by herd of hungry, pregnant cows
- Continue driving
- Drive all the way to bales placed in field ealier
- Watch as herd starts eating
- Drive away
- Close gates
The rest of the day is spent monitoring the gate (aka Uncle Peter's Nap in the Truck) to reunite separated families.
There were several new-born calves and mamas and a mama who was actually birthing her baby when the move was going on. Either the little families won't go, or the calf gets left behind as it is hidden in the bush for a few hours right after delivery and mom wanders off for some breakfast.So...everyone eventually shows up at the gate trying to get back to their babies. Uncle Peter opens the gate, they go find each other, then wander back to join the rest.
Double voila!
When I find the camera, I'll upload the photos of an hours-old calf we watched yesterday. They're coming fast and furious now...
UPDATE: Okay the best shot of the "cattle drive" is this arse-end view of them heading off after Uncle Peter. Enjoy!
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