I am Padma meaning a beautiful lotus-hued flower. I was born blind in one eye, which would have meant I would not have survived on a conventional farm. As it is I have a lovely life, sharing time with the oxen and the other non-milking cows and chewing the cud together. I am easily the most ladylike of all of the females. I was born in 2011.
Continue readingMy name is Kamala, which means lotus, a flower which has pride of place in Indian literature. The flower is also a favourite of the gods, which gives me a lot to live up to. I am a good natured cow and like to think I am quite beautiful. I am a retired cow and like to hang around in the fields or the barn with my friends. I am also very fond of carrots.…
Continue readingI 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.
Continue readingI 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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