On the move. (2/24/2021)
This video shows one of our herds being moved a little over a half mile through 2 gates using the range cake truck in the lead. The paddocks they start out in are both forage areas where we plant a forage/cover crop for them. In the middle of the 2 paddocks is a new tree planting area for wildlife and eventual wind break. The paddock they end up in to receive their treat is a winter paddock where for the past three years we have been experimenting with bale grazing. The first year we set bales out on end and in the spring you could notice a difference with some native taller grasses appearing, but also some weeds. This year and last year a bale processor was used to help concentrate the dung and urine as well as leftover hay and not have piles of spoiled hay where problem areas could arise. A tractor and harrow was recently used to help break down the dung.
Some happy girls getting a range cake treat today (2/24/2021).
This is one of our winter paddocks where we are experimenting with bale grazing using a bale processor. You can see this by the different colored lines in the grass. The goal is to help improve the soil by increasing the urine, dung and soil cover with the processed hay. The animals will help with the "gardening" affect by pushing seed into the ground. A tractor and harrow will eventually be used to help break up the dung and spread more evenly throughout the paddock.
Home, home on the range. Thanks for sharing, Martin.
Home on the range!
Moving to greener pastures. Thanks Martin
Moved the bison herd this morning! 😍