DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FARM GIRL | Sheep Farming, COVER CROPS, COWS in the CHICKEN COOP!!

[@viscache1]

There’s only one source for the greenest, softest, tastiest and most buttery rich grass....always the other side of the fence! We gave up Guard dogs and moved to strictly fleet shepherding dogs. Our chickens follow the sheep around in pastures. They really help the soil.

[@theShepherdess]

What do you mean by fleet shepherding dogs? I would be interested to know more! -the Shepherdess

[@reelman243]

The rye will make the legumes set more nitrogen, because it is a nitrogen sink, but that will make great forage

[@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim]

I'm new to cover cropping. Can you explain what the terms "set more nitrogen" and "nitrogen sink" mean?

[@TheCarrothers]

I love the Bible verses at the end of your ‘summary’!

[@theShepherdess]

This encouragement means a lot! Thank you for commenting on it. -the Shepherdess 🐑🌱

[@200907147]

Can you please tell us something about your rams?

[@Paul11B2P]

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[@normanpiper4534]

Great video, yes spread the hay would be good,

[@theShepherdess]

Great idea! Thanks so much for commenting! -the Shepherdess🐑🌱

[@wendyrowland7787]

As the ewe with lambs is tame you should feed her concentrates out of your hand as she is not getting enough to rear those lambs. She needs more to rear out of season lambs.

[@theShepherdess]

Great tip here! Thank you for sharing. We did supplement her a bit with some grain and all stock protein. 👍🏻 She has pulled through really well despite the off season twins. 🐑🐑 -the Shepherdess

[@preacher8540]

good luck to you and your family. love the video

[@annadietz3037]

Oh, how I absolutely loved this video!!! So so neat to see little snippets of what you do on your farm!!! You have been such an inspiration to my family... Me especially! And we're hoping to get some chicks in the spring! 🐤🐔🐓🐑🌱

[@theShepherdess]

YAY FOR CHICKS!!! Thank you for being the best cheerleader, Anna!!

[@annadietz3037]

@@theShepherdess Aww, well thank YOU for being such a great inspiration and help to so many!! Absolutely love what you're doing! 👍🏻👏🏻😁🐑🌱

[@brendanoneil2969]

Yes; clovers and vetches fix nitrogen. Rye can be a bit of a nitrogen sink, but the legumes more than compensate for that. And the rye has its own benefits (excellent in terms of root biomass/SOM, nutrient retention, erosion control). That's a classic mixture you've got going. It must be nice to see something that green this time of year!

[@theShepherdess]

Great info, Brendan! Sorry I’m just now replying. I hope to plant some winter forage soon. -the Shepherdess

[@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim]

Could you explain the meaning of the term "nitrogen sink"? I'm new to cover cropping.

[@andyrobinson339]

Why not remove the baling twine and spread out the hay to improve access by more sheep?

[@theShepherdess]

We do, just didn’t catch that part on camera. 👍🏻 -the Shepherdess

[@waltobringer2928]

Hello again!

[@carmellaphillips9183]

FYI, sheep will eat that baling twine, it can get stuck and will kill them.

[@theShepherdess]

Yes! We make sure to cut it off. 👍🏻 Thank you for your comment. 😁

[@eliedecastro5716]

Can I ask Where, in which state is your farm located?

[@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim]

It is located in Texas.

[@jlpaints]

Great video. Did you change your KZbin name?

[@theShepherdess]

Thank you and yes! Changed it this week. 🐑🌱

[@punjabseth260]

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