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<blockquote data-quote="VaCowman" data-source="post: 1620390" data-attributes="member: 33135"><p>I have a sacrifice area that I use to feed during the muddy periods (back side of the farm). The rest of the time I unroll on the hills. (no shortage of those here) I like to use annual ryegrass and crabgrass. It seems like the crabgrass can take the most abuse and will give plenty of adequate grazing during summer months following a heavy feeding season like we've had the last couple of winters. Yes, it goes dormant in the winter months, but that's when it's going to get abused anyway. if there is anything out there that will survive that type of abuse and come back, it's crabgrass. Yes, I have to replant the ryegrass each spring, but it's a pretty cheap expense for some quick grass to stabilize the area. It's not for everyone, but it sure works for us. No need for heavy fertilization on the CG because there is plenty of nutrients from the hay feeding during winter months. Stuff grows like crazy and stays dark green all summer long. Gains are pretty impressive too...almost wish the sacrifice paddock was a little bigger some days...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="VaCowman, post: 1620390, member: 33135"] I have a sacrifice area that I use to feed during the muddy periods (back side of the farm). The rest of the time I unroll on the hills. (no shortage of those here) I like to use annual ryegrass and crabgrass. It seems like the crabgrass can take the most abuse and will give plenty of adequate grazing during summer months following a heavy feeding season like we've had the last couple of winters. Yes, it goes dormant in the winter months, but that's when it's going to get abused anyway. if there is anything out there that will survive that type of abuse and come back, it's crabgrass. Yes, I have to replant the ryegrass each spring, but it's a pretty cheap expense for some quick grass to stabilize the area. It's not for everyone, but it sure works for us. No need for heavy fertilization on the CG because there is plenty of nutrients from the hay feeding during winter months. Stuff grows like crazy and stays dark green all summer long. Gains are pretty impressive too...almost wish the sacrifice paddock was a little bigger some days... [/QUOTE]
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