🐐 Step 1: Assess Your Land & Divide It into Paddocks
📍 Determine the number of paddocks based on land size and forage availability.
📏 Ideal rotation sections: 4-8 paddocks per grazing area.
🚧 Use fencing, natural barriers, or portable electric fencing to section off areas.
Step 2: Rotate Animals Strategically
🕒 Grazing Duration:
- Animals graze in one paddock for 1-7 days before being moved.
- Each paddock rests for 30-60 days before reuse.
🐑 Animal Rotation Examples:
- Goats & sheep: Eat weeds and tough plants.
- Chickens: Scratch soil, fertilize, and eat parasites.
- Cows: Graze on grasses and trample organic matter, adding nutrients.
Step 3: Provide Water & Shelter
💧 Ensure water access in each paddock (troughs, rain catchment systems).
🌳 Shade & shelter should be available for animal comfort.
Step 4: Monitor Soil & Forage Health
📊 Check soil health by observing grass regrowth, manure breakdown, and erosion control.
🔄 Adjust rotation schedules based on seasonal changes and forage availability.
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