Brett Chedzoy's Blog – January 2018 Archive (1)
Managing Livestock Density and Impact in Silvopastures
Even before commercially thinning ~80 acres of the woods on our farm, I had come to appreciate the challenges of controlling the vegetative response to letting in more sunlight.
In open pastures, the grazier can readily mow, spray or even till and re-seed to deal with noxious weeds and invasive brush. But livestock impact is often the only practical tool for managing vegetation in tree-covered silvopastures. Consequently, silvopasturing relies on intensive rotation of higher…
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overwintering sheep in the woods
Started by Gabe Smith. Last reply by Brett Chedzoy Feb 5. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Is there a reasonable way to manage grazing in the woods during winter or using it as an overwintering site in place of a barn (there is no current barn)? The woods are shruby with multiflora rose,…Continue
river locust anyone grazing animals on it
Started by Jonathan Bates Nov 14, 2024. 0 Replies 1 Like
Wondering what folks experience is with this plant Amorpha fruticosa... Here is a cool video that includes a silvopasture that is utilizing it:…Continue
willow fodder block
Started by Emily Macdonald. Last reply by Joanne Vaughn Oct 4, 2024. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Can anyone share experiences with willow fodder for sheep? What cultivars did you use? Good sources for obtaining cuttings? What density did you plant? How did it work out? Did the sheep like…Continue
How Can We Know If Livestock Benefit or Harm Our Trees?
Started by Scott O'Bar Aug 29, 2024. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I was watching this conference with Ian Mitchell Innes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27fUjjlwm7UAt about…Continue
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