It's so refreshing when someone can speak so plainly and succinctly and relay all the information in the shortest amount of time, without blathering on endlessly. Well done! Thanks!
I was typing in a very similar comment when I saw your post. Very true. Also, I really like your video production. Many people that have good information have very poor production knowledge that prevents them from communicating their topical knowledge. I'm always happy to see someone with both. 😀
Here in SW Idaho our property grazing area does not have any browse and mostly just weeds and grass. I have found 3-acres will serve up to 4 goats all year round. I do spoil them with sweet oats, corn and a bale of alfalfa once in a while. Any more than 4-goats gets them too close to the ground and they get sick with parasites, although a regular dose of ivermectin seems to keep them free from illnesses. My $0.02
I have one acre of meadow and have 3 small breed sheep and four bunnies by November it is well cropped, with tufts round fencing. Now December I am using 2 small hay bales a week but a quarter of that is just pulled. So I collect it before getting soiled and use for chicken bedding.
One farmer I know uses this formula for rotational grazing...In order to calculate which one is more profitable...1000lbs per acre, since different breeds weigh differently...
You’re a lot farther south than me, so I’d imagine I’d have to shave one or so off those numbers, because of the shorter season. But thanks for the info
Do you think 2 female sheep, one male and their lamb would be good for 2 acres of 99% pasture? I’d be eating the lam in the late summer early fall. I’ve done goats but not sheep but they had 5 acres so it’s different this time around.
good day friend....my house is on a square 1.5 acre with the house in the center. i want to fence the entire yard and put goats on the land. just let them run everywhere in the yard. im thinking it would keep the grass down. how many can i have? and is it a good idea to let them run the entire yard?
The number would depend on how much grass you have in your yard and how thick it is. I can run 4-5 goats per acre on pasture with very good tall grass. Know that goats will kill any shrubs or small trees you have. If your yard is all grass, a few sheep may do a better job of keeping your grass mowed.
I live in central Oklahoma. How do you calculate hay for winter? Close to the same latitude as NE Alabama. I'm going with long hair sheep for meat and New Zealand meat rabbits and of course chickens. How much hay would you reccomend?
l planning to grow sweet tall grass and shrubs on 1600 m2 x two and start with 10 goats. these tall grasses are cut and dices fed. if it works l go with it ...
Wouldn't the stocking rate possibly change through the year? You may purchase or have additional usually in Spring, and you sell and cull at different times. Maybe the land can support more in Spring and summer but you sell in the fall and winter?
On my property, 5 per acre is a number that works well year round. In the summer they can't keep up with grass growth and in the winter I have to feed a little hay. Running more in the summer would be very possible.
Good info. I'm looking at using a combo of goat/sheep to clear my wooded areas that have a lot of browse. Do you reckon electric netting is good enough for that or would I need to drive stakes and get woven wire?
Electric netting works well IF you can keep it from grounding out. Sometimes if the land is rough it is hard to keep it from sagging and touching the ground.
Also best to try and raise them in the net fence. We run a grazing division in our eco resto company. Some of our ewes don’t respect the fence when introduced later
You can use either , my fences were low and mine were getting out so I took bailing wire and built my fences hirer and it befuddled them cause they can't get over it now
I have approximately 15 acres I have five sheep I had 9 but sold 4, , sheep are very social animals ( so are goats), you could easily put 5 or 6 per acre. BUT ! Weather's ( neutered male sheep ) cannot eat the same food as Ewe's and Rams, they can't have alfalfa because it causes them to get kidney stones and grapes can cause brittle bones and no sheep (neutered or not) absolutely cannot have plumbs of any kind. Just sharing the info. to other new sheep owners
I'm new at this. TOOK OVER MY BROTHERS GOATS FOR A FEW MONTHS UNTIL THEY CAN GET A FENCE UP. ARE MILK GOATS SUPPOSED TO STAY SKINNY? ANY ONE CAN ANSWER THIS WILL BE HELPFUL. NOT YELLING, JUST CANT SEE WELL.
@@rollingofarm Thank you, they feel skinnier than they look. I just hope I've done enough to keep them healthy. I had them since September, but just noticed how skinny last month. Thank you again.
FINALLY someone actually gave a real answer! THANK YOU
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It's so refreshing when someone can speak so plainly and succinctly and relay all the information in the shortest amount of time, without blathering on endlessly. Well done! Thanks!
Thank you.
I was typing in a very similar comment when I saw your post. Very true.
Also, I really like your video production. Many people that have good information have very poor production knowledge that prevents them from communicating their topical knowledge. I'm always happy to see someone with both. 😀
By far the most helpful and most concise explanation of this subject
Thank-you!
God bless you! Very clear and high-yield video, and pleasant besides
Best answer for the topic. Straight to the point. Simply awesome❤ Thank you
Thanks
Thanks that helped a lot. We just bought some land and are planning on getting some sheep and goats.
Great channel just subscribed
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Agree well done. Yep .right on
Thank you for the information!!
Here in SW Idaho our property grazing area does not have any browse and mostly just weeds and grass. I have found 3-acres will serve up to 4 goats all year round. I do spoil them with sweet oats, corn and a bale of alfalfa once in a while. Any more than 4-goats gets them too close to the ground and they get sick with parasites, although a regular dose of ivermectin seems to keep them free from illnesses. My $0.02
thanks for your video I have 7 acres and very good pasture to put 20 goats on it
Thanks buddy!
I have one acre of meadow and have 3 small breed sheep and four bunnies by November it is well cropped, with tufts round fencing. Now December I am using 2 small hay bales a week but a quarter of that is just pulled. So I collect it before getting soiled and use for chicken bedding.
Brilliant video!
Many thanks!
Excellent video - thanks!
Glad you liked it!
Thank you 😊
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Thank you for this video! Very informative and helpful!
are those snake boots?
really enjoy your video, very informative.
Thanks
Thank-You!
Very helpful. I have 4 goats and 4 sheep on 5 wooded acres. Now if I could only find a partner.
Great Info. From Southern MS
This helped a lot, thank you.
One farmer I know uses this formula for rotational grazing...In order to calculate which one is more profitable...1000lbs per acre, since different breeds weigh differently...
Great video thanks!
Thanks for the info.
I want to have a mini cow calf operation but I can make so much more money with goats and that’s what farming is all about (money)
You’re a lot farther south than me, so I’d imagine I’d have to shave one or so off those numbers, because of the shorter season. But thanks for the info
I'm leaving in Georgia I wish I can take some classes with.
Great video!
Thanks!
Tom, I’m definitely interested in visiting your farm! My husband and I are wanting to raise sheep.
Amazing
Do you think 2 female sheep, one male and their lamb would be good for 2 acres of 99% pasture? I’d be eating the lam in the late summer early fall. I’ve done goats but not sheep but they had 5 acres so it’s different this time around.
Yes, if you have good grass on the pasture that should work.
good day friend....my house is on a square 1.5 acre with the house in the center. i want to fence the entire yard and put goats on the land. just let them run everywhere in the yard. im thinking it would keep the grass down. how many can i have? and is it a good idea to let them run the entire yard?
The number would depend on how much grass you have in your yard and how thick it is. I can run 4-5 goats per acre on pasture with very good tall grass. Know that goats will kill any shrubs or small trees you have. If your yard is all grass, a few sheep may do a better job of keeping your grass mowed.
What if I have red clay & am trying to have them weed out my land so I can grow grass then raise them as well!
Very nice
Thanks
What are the weights on your sheep? I'm looking at getting the baby doll variety which weigh much less than typical sheep.
Ewes 110-140 lbs.
I live in central Oklahoma. How do you calculate hay for winter? Close to the same latitude as NE Alabama. I'm going with long hair sheep for meat and New Zealand meat rabbits and of course chickens.
How much hay would you reccomend?
Thanks for the question. I hope to have a video up in the next day or so addressing it.
l planning to grow sweet tall grass and shrubs on 1600 m2 x two and start with 10 goats. these tall grasses are cut and dices fed. if it works l go with it ...
Wouldn't the stocking rate possibly change through the year?
You may purchase or have additional usually in Spring, and you sell and cull at different times.
Maybe the land can support more in Spring and summer but you sell in the fall and winter?
On my property, 5 per acre is a number that works well year round. In the summer they can't keep up with grass growth and in the winter I have to feed a little hay. Running more in the summer would be very possible.
I am thinking about breeding sheep and goats for wool and milk respectively as well as pets.
Good info. I'm looking at using a combo of goat/sheep to clear my wooded areas that have a lot of browse. Do you reckon electric netting is good enough for that or would I need to drive stakes and get woven wire?
Electric netting works well IF you can keep it from grounding out. Sometimes if the land is rough it is hard to keep it from sagging and touching the ground.
Also best to try and raise them in the net fence. We run a grazing division in our eco resto company. Some of our ewes don’t respect the fence when introduced later
You can use either , my fences were low and mine were getting out so I took bailing wire and built my fences hirer and it befuddled them cause they can't get over it now
I have approximately 15 acres I have five sheep I had 9 but sold 4, , sheep are very social animals ( so are goats), you could easily put 5 or 6 per acre. BUT ! Weather's ( neutered male sheep ) cannot eat the same food as Ewe's and Rams, they can't have alfalfa because it causes them to get kidney stones and grapes can cause brittle bones and no sheep (neutered or not) absolutely cannot have plumbs of any kind. Just sharing the info. to other new sheep owners
Optimal grass type??? I'm in NW La.
Hello from Concord arkansas
I'm new at this. TOOK OVER MY BROTHERS GOATS FOR A FEW MONTHS UNTIL THEY CAN GET A FENCE UP.
ARE MILK GOATS SUPPOSED TO STAY SKINNY?
ANY ONE CAN ANSWER THIS WILL BE HELPFUL.
NOT YELLING, JUST CANT SEE WELL.
Several dairy goats breeds do look gaunt or skinny.
@@rollingofarm Thank you, they feel skinnier than they look.
I just hope I've done enough to keep them healthy. I had them since September, but just noticed how skinny last month.
Thank you again.
Informative! What are you getting for your adult ewes?
$165-$250 for adult ewes
@@rollingofarm Thank you sir, Ill holler at you soon!
5?
In my country we keep it around 50 sheep per acre
He's talking about keeping them without over grazing.
@@anotherarmchairhistorian2831 we don't over graze
People even go up to 100 per acre
Guess it's all about soil fertility and yeild from forage
What country?
How many goats do you need to farm?
It would all depend on what your objectives are. A small hobby farm can get by with three or four.
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