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Introducing Seymour – Posted in: Seymour

I am the tall and elegant Seymour. I am completely black except for a little white spot on my forehead. I was also at Spitalfields for a time. Now I am part of the non-milking Ahimsa herd. My best friend is Dunstan, but I don’t always get along with some of the other oxen. I really prefer the company of the cows. I was born in 2012.

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Introducing Bluebell – Posted in: Bluebell

I am Bluebell, mum to Snowdrop, Henry and Kenny and grandmother to Poppy. I am part of the milking herd and used to enjoy kicking the cowherd at milking time. We eventually came to an understanding and I quite like him now, especially as he gives me lovely organic Lucerne nuts along with fresh hay and straw. I was born in 2010.

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Introducing Gautam – Posted in: Gautam

My name is Gautam, which means remover of darkness. It was also the name of the Buddha. I have a fine set of horns, but am quite docile and only use them to lift the gate off the latch and amble down to the fields when the humans aren’t looking. I am being trained as a working ox and together with my yoke-mate have been getting used to our driver giving us friendly commands. I…

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Introducing Draupadi – Posted in: Draupadi

I am called Draupadi after a queen in ancient Indian mythology and I really am very regal. I was born in 2006. I have been auntie to most of the young oxen and some of the heifers and they all know how to behave properly under my watchful eye. I like to check humans out before accepting treats from them, but once I decide they are okay I will gladly accept any amount of rich-tea…

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