Thank you! And we’re finding A LOT! of the things people call weeds are actually very high quality forage that the cows will readily graze if you ask them the right way!😉
It can be a good amendment to soil if needed as a one time application. It will make grass grow but can become just as addictive as chemical fertilizers. We have a lot of chicken houses in our area as well and lots of people use chicken litter. The soil becomes dependent on it just like any other inputs if used regularly. It is high in nitrogen and phosphorus and is not good for soil life long term as the added nitrogen causes the soil life to consume the carbon (humus) in the soil which is your real fertility. You can also have runoff issues with the high phosphorus levels also. I personally wouldn’t use it because of the herbicides and chemical residues that might be present from the crops that the chicken feed is made from as we don’t want them on our farm.
Looks great.
That’s a whole lot of awesomeness! Great job. Thanks for sharing
Diversity is key! On one of my recent pasture walks, I stopped counting at 40 different species. Your pasture looks great!
Thank you! And we’re finding A LOT! of the things people call weeds are actually very high quality forage that the cows will readily graze if you ask them the right way!😉
@@runningtfarmsnc You mentioned Johnson grass, that is one of the most nutritious plants there is. Our herd goes right to it when it's in a paddock.
@@amazingrazin We have found the same to be true. We welcome Johnson grass and are seeing more of it as our management has improved.
Nothing wrong with trumpet vine. It's native to eastern North America
I have access to all the chicken litter i want in my area. I thought about putting some out on pasture do you think it's a bad idea
It can be a good amendment to soil if needed as a one time application. It will make grass grow but can become just as addictive as chemical fertilizers. We have a lot of chicken houses in our area as well and lots of people use chicken litter. The soil becomes dependent on it just like any other inputs if used regularly. It is high in nitrogen and phosphorus and is not good for soil life long term as the added nitrogen causes the soil life to consume the carbon (humus) in the soil which is your real fertility. You can also have runoff issues with the high phosphorus levels also. I personally wouldn’t use it because of the herbicides and chemical residues that might be present from the crops that the chicken feed is made from as we don’t want them on our farm.
Yes sir I see what you're saying. I preciate the knowledge
Will you follow these finishers with the cows and calves to total graze it?
Yes we will. But after everything has recovered. A modified leader follower system.