Mow Pastures to Enhance Manure Decomposition

What happens here

The farmer drives a mower through the chicken area, cutting down tall grass. He explains this reduces the weed load and, crucially for passive manure incorporation, distributes the grass clippings across the pasture. These clippings, along with the chicken manure deposited as the chicken tractor is moved regularly, break down over time, enriching the soil with organic matter and nutrients.

Goal: Distribute organic matter and manure by mowing, promoting soil health and improved foraging conditions.