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180 acres of good pasture ?
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<blockquote data-quote="cypressfarms" data-source="post: 625987" data-attributes="member: 2653"><p>whatever your stocking rate 2,3, or 4 acres per cow/calf, I'd cross section the 6 paddocks you have to make 12. The grass will perform much better, and your ability to carry the cows without fertilizer will be greatly enhanced. The more paddocks the better, but going from 30 acre paddocks to 15 would help. My paddocks are roughly 15 acres and I wish I had originally cut those in half. The bigger the paddock the more the cows can/will be selective in which plants they eat. This will ultimately result in weeds taking over unless you top (clip) the paddocks as you move the stock.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Also, you didn't mention. Does this land also have to provide hay for the cows in the winter months? This would greatly reduce the # of head your able to run. I'd agree with Angus Cowman, play safe at 50.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cypressfarms, post: 625987, member: 2653"] whatever your stocking rate 2,3, or 4 acres per cow/calf, I'd cross section the 6 paddocks you have to make 12. The grass will perform much better, and your ability to carry the cows without fertilizer will be greatly enhanced. The more paddocks the better, but going from 30 acre paddocks to 15 would help. My paddocks are roughly 15 acres and I wish I had originally cut those in half. The bigger the paddock the more the cows can/will be selective in which plants they eat. This will ultimately result in weeds taking over unless you top (clip) the paddocks as you move the stock. Also, you didn't mention. Does this land also have to provide hay for the cows in the winter months? This would greatly reduce the # of head your able to run. I'd agree with Angus Cowman, play safe at 50. [/QUOTE]
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