Sutton Nature's Biodiversity Team has been informed today that a dog attack has taken place on the sheep that were grazing Cuddington Meadows. The sheep have been removed from site.
"We have been informed that of the 12 sheep on site, one was killed yesterday and partially eaten by a fox over night, whilst two seriously injured sheep have had to be put down. A further sheep had its ear bitten off. The vet is hopeful that this individual may heal but sheep can die very easily of shock, so further sheep, less or even uninjured individuals, may also die because of this horrific attack"said a statement on the website.
"The sheep have been happily grazing the site to maintain and enhance its species rich grassland over the last few months. However, someone has allowed their dog to attack the sheep. If you or someone you know has any information about who this person is, please get in touch with the Biodiversity Officer (contact details below).
"We were grazing the site with a mix of Herdwick, Jacobs and Beulah Speckled Face, as each breed has a slightly different preference for plants, creating the varied grassland so important for biodiversity.
"We will need to consider the future of grazing this site and I will keep you updated as to the status of the sheep and grazing on this and other sites in Sutton."
If you have any idea who may be responsible, please get in touch.
Details
David Warburton
Biodiversity Officer
[email protected]
Click NATURE
020 8770 4203
"The sheep have been happily grazing the site to maintain and enhance its species rich grassland over the last few months. However, someone has allowed their dog to attack the sheep. If you or someone you know has any information about who this person is, please get in touch with the Biodiversity Officer (contact details below).
"We were grazing the site with a mix of Herdwick, Jacobs and Beulah Speckled Face, as each breed has a slightly different preference for plants, creating the varied grassland so important for biodiversity.
"We will need to consider the future of grazing this site and I will keep you updated as to the status of the sheep and grazing on this and other sites in Sutton."
If you have any idea who may be responsible, please get in touch.
Details
David Warburton
Biodiversity Officer
[email protected]
Click NATURE
020 8770 4203