As a non-farmer I really appreciate it when Matty explains the how's & why's of managing livestock and running the enterprise. Perfect mix of humor and information.
I’m sold on bale grazing. Done it for over 10 years now. It has improved our pastures significantly. The only thing we do differently is we only give them two days worth at a time. Helps clean up a little better. But still leaves some behind. The growth is amazing, still see a difference after 10 years where we started and patches we missed.
@@wallyyuriy8912 that’s too bad. Works well in my climate up here. I’m a firm believer. We have some alkali areas that now support thick stands of grass that were just salt flats years ago. But it works well on our good land as well. We make them clean up pretty good by moving every two days though. Most of the residual is manure, very little hay. But we use very good hay with some straw for filler on the second day in our rows.
@@chadtosh6831 I’ve tried it all. Feed thin, feed it in small piles so just there heads at it. No dice. Now I feed on crop fields that get a spray application.
Great job, just Love when U and Dane work Together. Such a Great feeling having ur Son work next to U and have a Great Plan to secure ur Missions. Dane is so Talented, as U r. Thank U Guys for sharing and Keep Pushing!
Welcome back and absolutely another spectacular beautiful shooting filming footage compilation documentary countryside content video and appreciate most of your beautiful sharing .. thanks again
As always another awesome video Matty and always interesting to watch Really enjoyed the video as always looking forward to the next one Best wishes from Ireland 🇨🇮
I know it’s more of a chore rolling out hay every day but more controlled on hay intake. Have you figured out the difference in hay bales consumed per day. Bale grazing vs. unrolling. ?
We use sisal twine which is completely biodegradable so no mess is left behind. If you would use plastic or net wrap you would want to pick that all up. Thanks for the question
I get cold in Wisconsin too and get my beefers by on 20-25 lbs of hay per day per cow. Might have to push 30 if it gets real cold. What do you figure you feed yours?
im with you on losing those left hand gloves. haha..now i try to wear knit roping gloves when its not real cold, then it doesn't matter cause they fit either hand.
most of these hill tops or ridges, top soil blew away in the 30's. I bet the organic matter put back on these ridge tops will go through the roof. Great for the soil. Great idea.
I always thought the stuff coming out the back of the cow was the fertilizer. The stuff going in the front of the cow is expensive. Therefore I prefer to get as much of the expensive stuff into the cow so she can process it and then deposit the fertilizer. If hay was supposed to be fertilizer no cows are required.😁😁There....let the rage begin. I do enjoy your channel... in spite of this horrific bale grazing idea😂😂.
Thanks for the comment. It all depends on how you figure I like to use low quality/cheaper hay for bale grazing. Then depending on what you value organic matter and residual fertility I can almost say my hay is free. I agree good hay should not be used for bale grazing👍
If your neighbors start giving you a bad time about what your bale grazing looks like just tell them your worried about the guy in the mirror that’s all lol looks good to me
As a non-farmer I really appreciate it when Matty explains the how's & why's of managing livestock and running the enterprise. Perfect mix of humor and information.
Thanks I try Iam always learning. Thanks for watching
I’m sold on bale grazing. Done it for over 10 years now. It has improved our pastures significantly. The only thing we do differently is we only give them two days worth at a time. Helps clean up a little better. But still leaves some behind. The growth is amazing, still see a difference after 10 years where we started and patches we missed.
Good stuff
All I get is weeds. Lol. Lost a tonne of acres of pasture where I feed.
The residue chokes out the grass
@@wallyyuriy8912 that’s too bad. Works well in my climate up here. I’m a firm believer. We have some alkali areas that now support thick stands of grass that were just salt flats years ago. But it works well on our good land as well. We make them clean up pretty good by moving every two days though. Most of the residual is manure, very little hay. But we use very good hay with some straw for filler on the second day in our rows.
@@chadtosh6831 I’ve tried it all. Feed thin, feed it in small piles so just there heads at it. No dice.
Now I feed on crop fields that get a spray application.
Great job, just Love when U and Dane work Together. Such a Great feeling having ur Son work next to U and have a Great Plan to secure ur Missions. Dane is so Talented, as U r. Thank U Guys for sharing and Keep Pushing!
Thanks so much! 😊
Welcome back and absolutely another spectacular beautiful shooting filming footage compilation documentary countryside content video and appreciate most of your beautiful sharing .. thanks again
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and keep your videos coming.
Thanks, will do!
👍👍❤️🇨🇦, thanks for traching and sharing
As always another awesome video Matty and always interesting to watch
Really enjoyed the video as always looking forward to the next one
Best wishes from Ireland 🇨🇮
Glad you enjoyed it
@@Ranchingsodak 👍
Good job.sending positive vibes from the uk.
REAL SLICK with the electronic fence !
Love your ingenuity!
Great video Matt
I am looking forward to following along with how the bale grazing affects the ground. It is something I've thought about doing
Great stay tuned
It will be interesting to see the grass develop in the bale grazing areas.
Have you ever done before and after soil tests?
We have really bumps up organic matter stay tuned thanks for the comment
Bale grazing seems like a win/win to me.
Ya buddy
Great for the soil Can’t argue with that.
Thanks
I know it’s more of a chore rolling out hay every day but more controlled on hay intake. Have you figured out the difference in hay bales consumed per day. Bale grazing vs. unrolling. ?
How do you keep the strings on the bales from making a mess? Do you remove them before you put them out or use some special kind of string?
We use sisal twine which is completely biodegradable so no mess is left behind. If you would use plastic or net wrap you would want to pick that all up. Thanks for the question
I get cold in Wisconsin too and get my beefers by on 20-25 lbs of hay per day per cow. Might have to push 30 if it gets real cold. What do you figure you feed yours?
Your right 3-4 percent of body weight depends on weather. Thanks for watching
It would be hard to count that many coming through a wide gap!! 😂
im with you on losing those left hand gloves. haha..now i try to wear knit roping gloves when its not real cold, then it doesn't matter cause they fit either hand.
Good thinking
most of these hill tops or ridges, top soil blew away in the 30's. I bet the organic matter put back on these ridge tops will go through the roof. Great for the soil. Great idea.
Thanks it usually does
Love it
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New viewer, are you in Nprth Dakota?
South Dakota but only 8 mile to North Dakota
No central Dakota in between? 😉 Great video as usual
I should send you the five singles that I have!
I’ll take ‘em😂
I always thought the stuff coming out the back of the cow was the fertilizer. The stuff going in the front of the cow is expensive. Therefore I prefer to get as much of the expensive stuff into the cow so she can process it and then deposit the fertilizer. If hay was supposed to be fertilizer no cows are required.😁😁There....let the rage begin. I do enjoy your channel... in spite of this horrific bale grazing idea😂😂.
@AlbertaRanch poking the bear 😂. Definitely several ways to manage feeding and soil fertility programs.
Thanks for the comment. It all depends on how you figure I like to use low quality/cheaper hay for bale grazing. Then depending on what you value organic matter and residual fertility I can almost say my hay is free. I agree good hay should not be used for bale grazing👍
Opinions are like assholes everybody has one. Nobody knows the land like the guy who farms or ranches it.....
I’m a lefty. Somehow lose the right glove on every pair
If your neighbors start giving you a bad time about what your bale grazing looks like just tell them your worried about the guy in the mirror that’s all lol looks good to me
It’s a well known affliction, left hand glove losing
hi popps lol