Lol, we did multi-species grazing before it was a thing I guess. We grazed cattle, hogs, sheep, goats and ponies all together. We weren't as diligent holding them in only part of the pasture, but occasionally we did use a hot wire to limit access. You're doing great!
I've seen two problems crop up on other sites/farms. First, the livestock guardian sheep dogs took the newly introduced cattle as a threat and ran them around the pasture. Second, hogs and horses often dislike each other. Both species want to be leaders of the pasture and neither of their fighting styles is obviously dominant.
Your videos have been very helpful, thank you! I'd like to run kunekune pigs (300 lbs max, short snouts, less rooting) with a couple of cows and a couple of sheep or goats. I know at least one person who has done it successfully. Have you seen this done? Any tips?
Hi Melvin, We have an all-stock mineral block for sheep/cows/goats. But, to be honest, for winter we have put a pause on the multi species grazing (see the video “Winter Chores on a Sheep Farm”). I plan to include it in a future video, but it was becoming too difficult to keep each species out of each others protein supplement for winter. Hope this helps! -the Shepherdess 🐑🌱
@@theShepherdess thanks for the information young lady!! That was very informative. Love what you are doing keep up the good work!! That actually helped me a lot I'm thinking of running both of them together myself. Thanks again for the information.
First off good job on the videos, you’re a pro. Looks like you’ve got some Herefords and Black Baldys; what’s some of the pros and cons of those? I’ve been wanting to get 3 or 4 for the home stead. Might make a good video
I don't recall his name but I saw Justine Rhodes interview a guy who raises sheep and he commented that if you have a couple sheep that are escape artists and you manage to bring them back to the farm they they will teach a few of the others how to escape. The problem escalates until you have no sheep. His solutions are to either put the escapees into your freezer or sell them but DO NOT put them back with the other sheep. If I find the video I'll post it in your comments.
So peaceful Great job I’m learning from you thank you dear shepherdess 👼 Plasm 92 The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God. They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, proclaiming, “The Lord is upright; he is my Rock, and there is no wickedness in him.” God bless you all in Jesus name amen👏✝️
Mark the ones that get out. If the same ones continue to get out cull them from your flock. This is not a behaviour you want to breed into your flock.😊
@@theShepherdess I am enjoying watching your videos! As an aspiring self-starting Christian farmer myself I see the need and joy in providing for my family and community. Greg Judy talks regularly about being the predator for your flock. If you start to see more and more escapees joining the two troublemakers it might be worth considering accessiblenow's advice. It is manageable to get two sheep back into the wire with a small flock but having dozens of regular escaped animals might become troublesome as you begin to scale your flock size.
@@kevincanalenutrition hi Kevin, I appreciate your advice and encouragement. If you’ve watched this channel from the beginning you’ll know that I’ve made the decision to mitigate culling decisions until my one year anniversary. This is in August. At that point I will have real data on whether the escapes are due to bad sheep, or a bad fence charger. 😉 You are the second person who has commented about Greg Judy’s philosophy on shepherds as predators. It is a philosophy I cannot agree with. Maybe I’m taking the application beyond what I should, but as a Christian I understand that a shepherd is one who guides and directs (and sometimes with more patience and grace than is understandable to the outside world). This sometimes involves bringing a wayward sheep back into the fold. Besides Greg Judy, I’ve never heard of a shepherd being defined as a predatory force. I think that for the sustainability of sheep farming in the USA we need to take GJ’s management practices in context. Many thanks again! I hope my reply makes sense and will help you as you raise your sheep. -the Shepherdess
We love everything about your videos!! Perhaps the scriptures at the end most of all. So encouraging! From Nova Scotia
Lol, we did multi-species grazing before it was a thing I guess. We grazed cattle, hogs, sheep, goats and ponies all together. We weren't as diligent holding them in only part of the pasture, but occasionally we did use a hot wire to limit access. You're doing great!
Thank you, Terry!!
Never would have guessed. Great information. Will save a lot of hardship!
It really does make things easier! Thanks for commenting👍🏻
I've seen two problems crop up on other sites/farms. First, the livestock guardian sheep dogs took the newly introduced cattle as a threat and ran them around the pasture. Second, hogs and horses often dislike each other. Both species want to be leaders of the pasture and neither of their fighting styles is obviously dominant.
Good info!
Fantastic video!!!!!I would have never guessed that sheep, cows, and mini horses would get along so well with eachother!!
Thank you Anna!!
Another great video.
Thanks so much!! 🌱
Your videos have been very helpful, thank you! I'd like to run kunekune pigs (300 lbs max, short snouts, less rooting) with a couple of cows and a couple of sheep or goats. I know at least one person who has done it successfully. Have you seen this done? Any tips?
And do you treat your sheep?
Check out this Instagram profile… I think I saw him grazing pigs with his cows: instagram.com/brokenoakfarm?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Yes, I deworm!
@@theShepherdess Awesome, thank you!
You could try a taller feeder for the cows
Great idea on this!
-the Shepherdess
What about the difference in minerals that they both need? Cattle usually have copper in their mineral. How do you keep the sheep out of it?
Hi Melvin,
We have an all-stock mineral block for sheep/cows/goats.
But, to be honest, for winter we have put a pause on the multi species grazing (see the video “Winter Chores on a Sheep Farm”). I plan to include it in a future video, but it was becoming too difficult to keep each species out of each others protein supplement for winter.
Hope this helps!
-the Shepherdess 🐑🌱
@@theShepherdess thanks for the information young lady!! That was very informative. Love what you are doing keep up the good work!! That actually helped me a lot I'm thinking of running both of them together myself. Thanks again for the information.
@@melvinbyrd8609 my pleasure. I really appreciate your support and kindness!
Thanks for watching!
-the Shepherdess🐑🌱
In the past, all farms had multiple species of livestock. And everything worked out a lot better.
First off good job on the videos, you’re a pro.
Looks like you’ve got some Herefords and Black Baldys; what’s some of the pros and cons of those? I’ve been wanting to get 3 or 4 for the home stead. Might make a good video
Thank you, sir. They both did really well on grass. Just got the meat back from processing and plan to make a video on it within the month!
Thank you, sir. They both did really well on grass. Just got the meat back from processing and plan to make a video on it within the month!
Always great content!
I don't recall his name but I saw Justine Rhodes interview a guy who raises sheep and he commented that if you have a couple sheep that are escape artists and you manage to bring them back to the farm they they will teach a few of the others how to escape. The problem escalates until you have no sheep. His solutions are to either put the escapees into your freezer or sell them but DO NOT put them back with the other sheep. If I find the video I'll post it in your comments.
Will the chickens ingest those parasites after eating through the cow pies? Or have the parasites died off by then?
They will ingest them but chickens are a "dead end" for the kinds of parasites that plague cows.
How many acres are you grazing in your rotation?
30!
-the Shepherdess 🐑🌱
Did I see you whistle or blow a whistle to get the sheep to come and move into the next paddock?
No, it’s my sheep call. You can hear it at the opening of this video: ruclips.net/video/xKXxgZVjmL0/видео.html
-the Shepherdess
Sheep listen to your voice.
i have found my horses protect the sheep from dogs. much like a donkey. in my old farm just ran horses and cattle. but now all together.
So peaceful Great job I’m learning from you thank you dear shepherdess 👼
Plasm 92 The righteous will flourish like a palm tree,
they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon;
planted in the house of the Lord,
they will flourish in the courts of our God.
They will still bear fruit in old age,
they will stay fresh and green,
proclaiming, “The Lord is upright;
he is my Rock, and there is no wickedness in him.”
God bless you all in Jesus name amen👏✝️
I am so grateful for these verses, Mary!!
Thank you!!
-the Shepherdess
Love that scripture!! God is absolutely good.
Why the mini horse? Just for fun?
Yes :). A birthday gift that needed a place on pasture. 😅
Mark the ones that get out. If the same ones continue to get out cull them from your flock. This is not a behaviour you want to breed into your flock.😊
Cull the escapees
I’ll probably keep them. life as a Shepherdess would be so dull if I didn’t have a few escape artists. 😂😂
-the Shepherdess
@@theShepherdess I am enjoying watching your videos! As an aspiring self-starting Christian farmer myself I see the need and joy in providing for my family and community. Greg Judy talks regularly about being the predator for your flock. If you start to see more and more escapees joining the two troublemakers it might be worth considering accessiblenow's advice. It is manageable to get two sheep back into the wire with a small flock but having dozens of regular escaped animals might become troublesome as you begin to scale your flock size.
@@kevincanalenutrition hi Kevin, I appreciate your advice and encouragement.
If you’ve watched this channel from the beginning you’ll know that I’ve made the decision to mitigate culling decisions until my one year anniversary. This is in August. At that point I will have real data on whether the escapes are due to bad sheep, or a bad fence charger. 😉
You are the second person who has commented about Greg Judy’s philosophy on shepherds as predators. It is a philosophy I cannot agree with.
Maybe I’m taking the application beyond what I should, but as a Christian I understand that a shepherd is one who guides and directs (and sometimes with more patience and grace than is understandable to the outside world).
This sometimes involves bringing a wayward sheep back into the fold.
Besides Greg Judy, I’ve never heard of a shepherd being defined as a predatory force.
I think that for the sustainability of sheep farming in the USA we need to take GJ’s management practices in context.
Many thanks again! I hope my reply makes sense and will help you as you raise your sheep.
-the Shepherdess
@@theShepherdess yes! More patience and grace!! A true overseer of God’s beloved creation.
Eat the escapees and breed the rest.
When you see the video “eating #2001”, you’ll know it’s been done. Lol.