Another question we received this week: Hi, Shawn and Beth, My two cows and I are not keeping up with the growth, and the intensive grazing ain’t… Read more “too much grass”
Category: rotational grazing
question — cows won’t stay in the fence
We pass on a question we received about fence issues: Hi! I attended your classes at the Mother Earth News Fair in NC in the spring. I’m… Read more “question — cows won’t stay in the fence”
cow condition on winter stockpile
We’re pretty happy with how our cows thrive on stockpiled forage, and these pictures show why. Thick coats, well-padded hip bones, calm, contented demeanor — these are… Read more “cow condition on winter stockpile”
winter stockpile for dairy
In answer to questions about winter stockpile: ‘Stockpiled forage’ means mature plants left standing in the pasture and reserved for use after the growing season. Note that… Read more “winter stockpile for dairy”
grazing in snow
It’s not that we’re necessarily getting more snow than we’re used to, but that it’s laying longer; the result is that more thought must go into each… Read more “grazing in snow”
winter pasture — stockpiled forage
Eight days ago we moved the fourteen dry cows and steers across the farm to the west pasture. This puts them on spring water which (so… Read more “winter pasture — stockpiled forage”
tiny chicken tractor
The new chicken tractor is as easy to move as a wheelbarrow, making it a good choice for use by our oldest grandchildren. It holds five birds… Read more “tiny chicken tractor”
