Pasture Raised - Gotta Have The GRASS To Do It!

[@waltobringer2928]

Thanks again!

[@kelleyheard5790]

I must have missed something. Who's your little helper? You guys have now.

[@chadhensch4748]

Chuck--on the topic of grass. What kind or type of grass is best for suited for pasteurized poultry in your opinion? What do you look for in grass that is most beneficial for the chicken forage? How high should it be cut or frequency? I'm considering a poultry enterprise for my future property and management thereof. I'm not running cows over it--as its just 5 acres. So. Chickens and Turkeys only. Your feedback is appreciated.

[@toddcaskey9984]

I think it helps to mow , I think the better grasses come up and help with weed control alittle , just my thoughts.

[@ka6148]

Howd the sows weigh in?

[@Marilou-g5t]

Cattle and sheep are solar powered mowers. Sheep and goats are solar powered weed whackers.

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Yes they are!

[@Matt-du9ez]

my goslings would strip all the seed heads they could find. they found a lot of seed heads.

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Lots of energy in the seeds. Thanks for watching.

[@Marilou-g5t]

Lots of protein in seeds, too.

[@darylbrown7849]

Thanks Chuck. Farm looks great. With all the different breeds, how do you know when your layers age out?

[@dwighthires3163]

It sure must be tough to need to be mowing when you prefer to have enough cows to eat it. Hopefully, the prices will come down a bit to make it possible to add a few more to the herd. May God bless you.

[@ShortbusMooner]

Yep! Regenerative is the best for everyone! 🌿 🐃 ❤

[@SheratonParkFarms]

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[@maineiacacres]

We bought 6.5 ac of abandoned hay field in 2016 and I mowed about 3 of that once a year since then. Its amazing how quick the grass recovers and takes over after mowing. The weeds are knocked down and the grass is looking great again and we'll take some loose hay for mulch and fodder next month before our first ever batch of broilers hit the pasture. I'll start clearing another 1+ac corner this year and beat the woods back some more. And hey, seat time is good time.

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Nice! Sounds like you are getting it back in shape. I enjoy mowing. Put in a good podcast or audiobook and ride your troubles away.

[@SarahPerine]

I have to mow to make mine grow, too! It went to seed so early this year.

[@cephalopodx7587]

My neighbors mow their cattle pasture. They have the nicest pasture in town IMO. It really keeps the weeds down and it is lush and vibrant. I have other neighbors who don't mow and I can't figure out what their animals eat there are so many weeds.

[@Marilou-g5t]

Perhaps weeds and or grain?

[@SheratonParkFarms]

So this field has some yellow crownbeard in it. I was hoping to knock it down early too. My other pastors have it but are a bit steep to mow. May work on them as the cows move off.

[@cephalopodx7587]

@@Marilou-g5t Well that is the thing...the longer they don't mow the more weeds their are until it is just a field of weeds. The animals don't appear to eat the weeds at all...and they are in very poor condition. I would be surprised if they could afford to feed them all grain...it would be so much cheaper to just perform proper field management and mow...so IDK The guy who does proper field management maybe mows 2-3 times per year but it keeps the weeds from going to seed and taking over.

[@cephalopodx7587]

@@SheratonParkFarms If you could get a batwing mower it might give you more stability. I was looking at some farm property and it was STEEP. But the man who owned it had a batwing mower and he scooted right up slopes that I couldn't at that time imagine mowing. Mad skills tbh.

[@SheratonParkFarms]

@cephalopodx7587 those guys have more guts than me. I’m a strong proponent of “self preservation”. 🤣🤣

[@stevehoover16]

I enjoy the video thank you

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Thanks for watching!!

[@peggybullins1423]

If you use loaf bread will be easy to load. We've been using it for years.

[@patsfanb6]

Thought maybe we had a weight on those two big girls ...

[@SheratonParkFarms]

The boss last forgot to call and get it. Next video hopefully.

[@judybaker6103]

Are you working full time jib an farm also. How long you saundra been married

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Yes I still have a full time job. We have been married 18 years. Will be 19 in October.

[@mattharper7237]

Nothing wrong with keeping a well kept farm, homestead agriculture production facility. Some individuals should take more pride in themselves, little bit of house cleaning goes along way with your customers and the public.

[@thesavorylife7707]

If a “man” wears skinny jeans but not a “man” bun would that be considered lack of attention to detail or just being confused?

[@SheratonParkFarms]

It’s the beginning stages. The transition is not yet complete. 🤣

[@StonerSmurfin]

Id gladly take some of that rain off your hands, no rain here in weeks, won't get any more till November.

[@ReinholdHed]

*I love the grounded reality of this channel!!!* Retirement took a toll on my finances, but with my involvement in the digital market, $27,000 weekly returns has been life changing. AWESOME GOD❤️❤❤

[@jaclynalley809]

pasture looking good. getting alot if rain here in SW Virginia. looks like its gonna be a good first cutting of hay as soon as the sun comes out. Got my mowers gooked up and ready!

[@dancar1660]

Yep, we're getting lots of rain for sure 🙂

[@SheratonParkFarms]

No kidding! 40 days and 40 nights here too. Should be a great spring hay crop if it will stay dry long enough to get it cut and in the barn.

[@StonerSmurfin]

No shame in mowing that field, putting some carbon and seed on the ground. Better than wasting it since the cows won't eat it.