Moving Cattle and Unrolling Hay
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What happens here
After spreading the fescue seeds, the cattle are moved into a new paddock using the electric poly-fence. The fence is unhooked to allow the cows to pass through to the next grazing area. The herd consists of 49 cows and a donkey. Once the cattle have moved, the farmer prepares to unroll a hay bale using the Greg Judy Bale Unroller, first removing the net wrap from the bale with a sharp knife. This low-impact method is preferred over heavy machinery, which can compact the soil. The hay bales are stored directly in the pasture to reduce fuel use and time for transportation.
Goal: Relocate cattle to a new paddock and distribute a fresh hay bale.
Tools and materials
- ATV — Pulling the bale unroller and navigating the pasture
- Bucket — Collecting net wrap and other debris
- Electric Poly-Fence Wire — Containing and moving cattle
- Greg Judy Bale Unroller Greg Judy — Unrolling hay bales to distribute hay and seeds
- Sharp Knife — Cutting the net wrap off hay bales
- Hay Bales — Feeding cattle and distributing seeds