Feed Cattle and Explain Farm Management
At 15:40 in
Don't make this Stupid Mistake! That Cost the Farm!
What happens here
With the hay bale in place in the new grazing section, the cows eagerly approach. The farmer removes the final hay strings and interacts with some of the individual cows, including '202,' 'Freedom' (number 5), 'Mona,' and 'Blue Eyes.' He emphasizes that the blue tractor is not food, highlighting the cows' learned behavior. He explains his rotational grazing strategy, moving cattle frequently to prevent overgrazing and evenly distribute manure, which naturally fertilizes the soil. He plans to apply limestone in a few weeks to further optimize soil pH and grass growth. He encourages viewers to support his farm by joining his Patreon for grass-fed beef.
Goal: Provide hay to the cows and explain sustainable farm practices
Tools and materials
- Solectrac Electric Tractor — Transporting and placing the hay bale
- Cattle — Consuming the hay and fertilizing the pasture
- Hay Bale Strings — Removed before cows eat the hay
- Hay Bale — Feeding the cattle
- Limestone — Amending soil to adjust pH