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maximize forages from May 1st to October 31st through intensive rotational
grazing. Pasture species are selected to suit the soil types. Species
include Puna Chicory, Canary Reed, Perennial Rye Grass, Tall Fescue, Orchard
Grass and Brome. Legumes are Alfalfa and Red & White Clovers. Each field
has access to the water by a 700 foot umbilical pipe, which is moved with
the rotations. New pastures use annual rye grass as a nurse crop. Snacker
feeder provides grain/mineral supplementation at pasture as required.
Catch crop stubble turnips are planted between pasture seedings and between
second cut haylage and corn on the cropping land. |
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Snacker
Feeder at Pasture (click for larger) |
Winter
feeding is primarily corn silage/haylage stored in bunks. John and Eadie
have a custom mineral mix, fed daily, which has been specifically tailored
for the higher phosphorus levels in the corn silage. This mineral also
includes monensin and addi tional
selenium plus fortified vitamin E levels. Ewes, just prior to lambing
and in early lactation are supplemented with by-pass proteins, yeast and
grain according to needs. Lamb feeding starts with 20% at 2 weeks of age.
After weaning, the ration is proportionaly stepped down to 13% protein
when lambs reach 90 lbs. Ewe lambs are taken off this system at 65 lbs.
and either put on good pasture plus 1 lb of 13% ration per day or fed
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Bunker
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Local
custom operators are used for manure spreading, and haylage/corn silage
harvesting. Specialized sheep services are also used for shearing and
ultra sound pregnancy scanning. |
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