Like many of us in the business of grass-farming for livestock production, I have been preoccupied by a persistent question: Nature vs. Nurture, Breeding...
Forrest says, "We need a word for: 'Giving a dream a try, realizing it isn’t the right fit, and gracefully stopping before the dream explodes.' Here he describes a venture that made him realize just because it's successful, doesn't mean you're doing what you should be doing.
It's quick and easy and protects your poultry from predators. Here's how to put up an electric fence for poultry, and how to test to make sure it's working. The same technique works for goat/sheep netting, so check it out even if you don't want to fence in chickens.
Water can make more forage, but what's the cost? Here are some tips to help you decide if you want to irrigate so that you can prep for this summer's heat.
Lyme disease - It's a scary thing! Here's a cautionary tale from the Grass Whisperer about his tick encounter, along with information about how ticks manage to dig themselves in, and how quickly you need to remove ticks to reduce your chances of getting diseases from them. You'll also find out if it works to trade grazing information to cover your tick health care costs.
The New Hot 5, a U.S.-based jazz band is also popular with cows!
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And here's the link for tablet users. 🙂
If you've been thinking about direct marketing your beef, here's a great resource written by an Arizona rancher that will give you what you need to get started.
This is the final excerpt in this series. Authors Whit Hibbard and Dr. Lynn Locatelli conclude that investing in training for anyone handling and moving livestock is cheaper and more effective in the long run than trying to create and install expensive handling equipment that doesn't necessarily do the job.
