SMALL-SCALE SHEEP ROTATIONAL GRAZING SYSTEM | Simple and Easy 23 acres system

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  • čas přidán 30. 07. 2021
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    In this video I talk about my small scale sheep rotational grazing system. I am regenerative farming sheep on small acreage (23 acres of pasture). In this video I talk about my watering system, my electric fencing, my perimeter fencing, shade structures for sheep, and how I move them over the pasture during summer.
    At Harmony farms, we small small scale regenerative farm sheep, chickens, and beef with an emphasis on soil health. Our animals are raised to produce a gourmet grass fed beef and lamb product.
    Thank you for watching this video on about my small scale sheep farm!
    -the Shepherdess
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    In this Video:
    What Fencing to use for sheep.
    What Charger to use for my electric fencing
    How to train sheep to electric fencing
    Does Rotational Grazing work?
    Electric fencing for sheep.
    watering system for sheep
    paddock system for sheep
    rotational grazing sheep
    regenerative agriculture effect on grasses
    rotational grazing like joel salatin and greg judy
    small scale farming
    Thank you Maxko for the music

Komentáře • 49

  • @theShepherdess
    @theShepherdess  Před 4 měsíci

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  • @ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim

    God bless this woman! She is so generous, the time she takes to share absolutely everything with people who watch!

  • @ashfy8889
    @ashfy8889 Před rokem +3

    slow rotation is better than no rotation..thank you..just subscribed

  • @leemartin9519
    @leemartin9519 Před 2 lety +3

    That grass is impressive.

  • @jlpaints
    @jlpaints Před 3 lety +8

    Your pasture looks great. Keep up the good work girl 👧

  • @ccsaron
    @ccsaron Před 2 lety +3

    Came across your video on the big sell off of cattle. I have a small farm/ranch in St Hedwig, TX where we had been raising quarter horses but found that to be a money pit. The drought has hit us severally also as I did not have a first cutting of hay and the second looks like a bust Also due to no rain. All of your info on raising Doffers has caught my interest. I enjoy your detail on what to look for, costs etc. I’m hook on your blog. Keep up the good work. God bless

  • @merrittfamily1269
    @merrittfamily1269 Před 2 měsíci

    This is so helpful! Thank you for all your videos over the last few years!

  • @joshuarumsey2302
    @joshuarumsey2302 Před 2 lety +2

    Great video. I love the music

  • @iztokkramzar9571
    @iztokkramzar9571 Před 3 lety +4

    For a better pastur is good to go thru land with keyline plov .

    • @theShepherdess
      @theShepherdess  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for the suggestion. I’ll have to research the benefits of a key line plow. 🌱
      -the Shepherdess

    • @Skashoon
      @Skashoon Před 2 lety

      Here’s a YT video about them: czcams.com/video/RCzbeu6cqeU/video.html

  • @SteadfastTrailFarm
    @SteadfastTrailFarm Před rokem +1

    Love!!! We are working on something for our horses but on a much smaller scale! But still with the same goal in mind to help pasture rest and become healthier each year!! Great video!! ~jc

  • @centralparkcoffeeco.cafeba6634

    Always ready for the next video! Thank you!

    • @theShepherdess
      @theShepherdess  Před 3 lety

      THIS comment made my day! Thank you very much.
      -the Shepherdess

  • @dstafford2200
    @dstafford2200 Před 2 lety +2

    Awesome video ive got 28 acres of land with about 15 of field that im looking to do something like this in the future.

    • @theShepherdess
      @theShepherdess  Před 2 lety +2

      Sounds like you have an excellent opportunity there!

  • @Spiked2005
    @Spiked2005 Před 2 lety +5

    Do your sheep lamb in the field or do you house them until lambing is finished and the weather is more suitable?

  • @footplate0
    @footplate0 Před 3 lety +3

    Your pasture and more importantly your flock look great. All your hard work is paying off. Are you using the chickens to be a follow up crop and disperse the sheep droppings? Keep on doing what your doing as it is paying off. As always thanks for posting

    • @theShepherdess
      @theShepherdess  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you so much! Yes, chickens are going before and after the sheep. 2 portable coops are running on the pasture right now. 🙌🏻🐓🐓
      -the Shepherdess

    • @footplate0
      @footplate0 Před 3 lety +2

      @@theShepherdess Thank you for that info. Before and after, wow so you have 3 crops from one field. Outstanding no wonder the grass looks so good. Especially when you compared it to the field next door which looked a bit sad and lacking.

  • @FlameRobinBand
    @FlameRobinBand Před 11 měsíci

    you are doing such a great job! really love the bible verses you put at the end of your videos - also how do you keep your sheep in with only one strand!!! we also have dorpers here in tassie and i am trying to do rotational grazing (inspired mostly by you) but three strands of wire is barely even enough to keep them in!

  • @mohameddoccali7872
    @mohameddoccali7872 Před 3 lety +2

    Good job

  • @michael.t.ha11
    @michael.t.ha11 Před 3 lety +2

    I would like to pick your brain. I am getting out of service and trying to absorbed your channel and use it in Kansas. Keep pressing Lady!!

    • @theShepherdess
      @theShepherdess  Před 3 lety

      Thank you, sir! Next weeks videos will be for you. I have 3 more coming with answers to FAQ on my system!
      Thanks for being here and feel free to leave any suggestions for future videos. 🐑🌱
      -the Shepherdess

  • @paoemantega8793
    @paoemantega8793 Před 2 lety +2

    How much was your vehicle ? Did you include the cost of this in your business plan ?

  • @rlyman111
    @rlyman111 Před 3 lety +2

    23rd Psalm,…lay down in green pastures. Why? The sheep are full! Love watching the sheep run through the gate to fresh pastures. Greg Judy’s cattle do the same. Claim the fresh feed.

  • @Adnancorner
    @Adnancorner Před 3 lety +2

    have you consider fodder trees ? just a suggestion

  • @dinshamsul2976
    @dinshamsul2976 Před rokem

    ❤❤

  • @udap9336
    @udap9336 Před 3 lety +2

    🐑💕🐏

  • @yolandadobbs882
    @yolandadobbs882 Před rokem +1

    How would you begin, because I don't have any land. I don't have live stock.

  • @alishaberrey4479
    @alishaberrey4479 Před 7 měsíci

    Would this work if I wanted to use it as a general fence?

  • @augustusshelford8319
    @augustusshelford8319 Před 2 lety +1

    were u ever at ross university st.kitts

  • @4frontinc
    @4frontinc Před 3 lety +5

    That is not welded wire fencing you have. It is woven wire field fencing.

    • @theShepherdess
      @theShepherdess  Před 3 lety +3

      Good call, thank you! Also a note for anyone watching, woven wire is less expensive than welded wire, so be sure to keep this in mind when installing your fencing for sheep.
      -the Shepherdess

    • @charliefarms1
      @charliefarms1 Před 2 lety +2

      @@theShepherdess I think a enclosed trailer would be very beneficial for you. You could have the battery and fence electric box inside. Plus you could have a ibc tote for water. Drill hole in the side and run a hose out to fill water for the flock. Keeps it cooler and out of the sun for algae to grow. Then you could mount your portable shade structures to the side of the trailer when you moved to the next spot. Just a thought

  • @pattimeredith9621
    @pattimeredith9621 Před 2 lety +2

    Ggggggggreat gggggggrrraaaassssssss!

  • @minnickfamilyfarm
    @minnickfamilyfarm Před 2 lety +2

    We are picking up lambs for our first time in March, i have been watching your stuff on grazing and parasites, that is my only concern. With five acres and four sheep to start with what paddock sizes would you suggest for a weeks worth of grass? I’m also growing pasture it is currently just grass and I’ll rotational graze with pigs following. Thank you! We are going strictly non gmo if hay is needed.

    • @theShepherdess
      @theShepherdess  Před 2 lety +1

      I would let them have a full acre for the one week. It will be more grass than they can eat, but it will keep an even graze across your land and spread out the parasite load. 👍🏻

  • @LadysFarm
    @LadysFarm Před 3 lety +1

    🥰🥰🥰

  • @hypnotiktcg2949
    @hypnotiktcg2949 Před 3 lety +2

    could this same concept be ran on 4.5 acres?

    • @theShepherdess
      @theShepherdess  Před 3 lety +1

      Absolutely! I actually started this system with just 5 sheep on about 2.5 acres before I had the larger flock.
      -the Shepherdess

    • @hypnotiktcg2949
      @hypnotiktcg2949 Před 3 lety +1

      @@theShepherdess that’s what I want to do! I’ve been listening to a lot of Greg Judy and Joel, and now you! I’m actually north of tampa, so seeing your channel gives me hope! I want to start small with quality stock and build a herd! I’ve never ate sheep tho!

  • @patriciabeyer7824
    @patriciabeyer7824 Před 3 lety +1

    💓💓