On the first grazing loop this year I decided to skip these next couple paddocks because the grass wasn't growing well. These paddocks are the most sparse on the homestead. I will lightly graze them for a day with the sheep to provide some nutrients and impact but not put too much stress on the grass. I need to borrow a manure spreader and put a couple loads of composted horse manure down to kick start some better growth.
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quotingIt's maintenance day for the Katahdin hair sheep.
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We took the flock to the handling system to check up on the ewes and weigh the lambs. Haven't added it all up yet but seems like the lambs will average somewhere between 30-35lb with the largest (one of the oldest) weighing in at over 40lb.
It was too far of a journey for the little bottle lamb we saved with a Bitcoin miner so I had to carry it. It weighs over 12lbs already! Pretty good considering it was born less than a month ago. Keep it up little lamby!
The sheep also got to come back to a fresh paddock after their check up. The grass is looking good with lots of diversity and legumes.
The lambs are starting to eat grass too now and the flock of 40 will most likely eat through this in 3 days. They have a few more paddocks in this pasture and then they will be moving on to the next. On pace for 45 days of rest.
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