How to know the right paddock size | Rotational Grazing- Adaptive Grazing

Today, we’re in the pasture talking about grazing spring forage. We’ll learn together how to know how big to make grazing paddocks. Also, I need some help identifying some forages.
Here’s the formula for how large to make you paddock: Mixed Grass Pasture
Avg length of forage per acre x 150lb - 250lb (depending on density)
150 x 6 in avg = 900 lb per acre available forage
Then figure out how much forage you animals need for a day by calculating total animal weight x 3% = forage needed per day
So if your animals have a total weight of 6000lbs x 3%, you need 180lbs per day to feed your herd.
You have 900lbs per acre available. You can give them 1/2 acre per day and still leave more than half as residual.

[@kellinorgaard4868]

The grass that you thought was maybe foxtail may be velvet grass. It's a grass the animals don't seem to like as well. The horses will leave it if they have other grass available. The buttercup I think you can get rid of with Curtail. If you have animals with light pigment skin buttercup it will cause them to burn in the sum.

[@ryanchaloux360]

We just overcasted 3.5 acres with a grazing seed mix. Keep at it brother.

[@puresouthpasturesfarm6460]

Nice! Do you remember what was in the mix? Where are you located?

[@big-d7756]

I'd like to know what mix is suggested also? My local mill is suggested there horse pasture mix even though I'm doing Dexter cattle.

[@danielphillips1094]

I got a good laugh when you said the cows are going to moonwalk on that pasture. I feel like patience is key when it comes to forage quality (especially perennials).

[@puresouthpasturesfarm6460]

Haha! It’s looking like that again this year, just a little earlier bc we’ve had a mild Feb/march

[@danielphillips1094]

@@puresouthpasturesfarm6460 does it seem any more full this year?

[@puresouthpasturesfarm6460]

@@danielphillips1094 it’s really thick!

[@chriswaddell1768]

Enjoyed your video. Alot of good information. You’re in a similar climate to me, so I’m looking forward to learning about your operation.

[@puresouthpasturesfarm6460]

Hey Chris! Thank you. Thanks for watching. Funny… I have a really good friend named Chris Waddell

[@lauralee2514]

Your pastures still look amazing ...mine are very sad, 3/4 of it is first time cows will be on it, stripped for hay for decades. I'm slowly giving them slivers more to their paddock daily but it's so un even some 2, 3 and 4 leaves per grass blade. The 1/4 I had the cows on since last May is definitely improved...I'm very hopeful that the land will heal.

[@puresouthpasturesfarm6460]

Thank you. I’ll have to do some footage in the not so good areas for full disclosure. 😂. Believe me. It doesn’t all look like that. Don’t be discouraged! You’ll make it better with time and management

[@mikesolis4675]

Just subscribed. I like what you're doing. I'm also learning and experimenting so far. But I'm loving the journey here in East Texas

[@puresouthpasturesfarm6460]

Hey Mike! You’re not too far from me. You guys battled through the drought last year too. Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@danielroosli9808]

The unknwon grass is maybe Thimoté

[@kellinorgaard4868]

The area that floods. I wonder if that would be good to plant oats on in July for late summer fall forage?

[@ronbrendag7131]

What you were calling pigweed looks more like Curly Dock to me.

[@puresouthpasturesfarm6460]

Great observation. You may be right Thanks for your comment.

[@joemartin1196]

You are doing great! I hope to be joining in the fun really soon. I have the land and some decent grass on about 13.5 acres. I have about another 20 acres that is overgrown in blackberries. We shall see what we can do!

[@puresouthpasturesfarm6460]

Alright! Let’s share the journey! I have a place with some blackberries too. Seems like mowing then just makes em mad 😂! We’ll learn how to manage.

[@joemartin1196]

@@puresouthpasturesfarm6460 I bought 6 bred SP heifers yesterday. I would love to share info and collaborate with you.

[@puresouthpasturesfarm6460]

@@joemartin1196 alright!!!👊🏻 congratulations! Let’s connect. My cell number is 501.680.4696

[@izzardcoteel5539]

Hair sheep love blackberries.

[@puresouthpasturesfarm6460]

@@izzardcoteel5539 have contemplated getting some but I don’t have a lgd. A little concerned about coyotes

[@marlinyohn8982]

I am in the same boat as you. I am a rookie at raising beef cattle. Hopefully we can learn together. I just learned about your channel and I plan to follow you around on your farm.

[@puresouthpasturesfarm6460]

Hey Marlin! I’m excited we can learn together. Always feel free to share thoughts or experiences!

[@scottstreit8263]

What’s your location?

[@puresouthpasturesfarm6460]

@@scottstreit8263 Central Arkansas. Lonoke/Cabot

[@Alanrayc1957]

I grew up on a large farm and my dad kept approximately sixty head of cattle, trust me your pasture is normal...get some grass seed and spread it around where you want to thicken your grass...

[@puresouthpasturesfarm6460]

Hey there! Thanks for the encouragement and watching the channel! Have a great Sunday!

[@davidhickenbottom6574]

Buttercup has a bulb like a tulip. Not sure how to get rid of it.

[@puresouthpasturesfarm6460]

It really seems to show up in force in areas that were overgrazed late summer. Maybe this year we can keep a thick cover on the soil and see if that won’t help keep it pushed back 🤷🏼‍♂️