Michael @ Let It Grow Farm
Michael @ Let It Grow Farm
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Predator control scenario

Started this discussion. Last reply by J Green 5 hours ago. 7 Replies

Ok, here is a predator control scenario for y'all:  - Home on one side of a road, land and pasture on the other side of the road across a large field...about 700 yards as the crow flies.  Crops and…Continue

Converting cropland to pasture

Started this discussion. Last reply by Bruce Clithero Feb 8. 2 Replies

I wanted to canvas the Farm Dreams scene to see if anyone has any experience converting cropland to pasture.  We are in eastern NC, in the westernmost part of the coastal plain.  Our soil is a…Continue

Manual Tools/Implements

Started this discussion. Last reply by Don Feb 7. 9 Replies

Hi y'all,We're just getting started farming this year and have a blank slate of 18 acres awaiting us.  We're planning on doing ~1 acre of vegetables, chickens, and pigs this year and incorporating…Continue

 

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J Green replied to Michael @ Let It Grow Farm's discussion 'Predator control scenario'
Why not double down until your LGD pups are up and running full force?  Get a donkey or llama to protect the livestock until your pups get some size and experience on their side.  Keep them in the fence, feed them and house them there,…
5 hours ago
Pat Barr replied to Michael @ Let It Grow Farm's discussion 'Predator control scenario'
My big white dogs always bark first... warning any  predator away... most 2 legged will turn and go the other way when they hear them.  LGDs are not attack dogs that are silent until the actual attack.  They bark before anything is…
Feb 16
Vince Pavone replied to Michael @ Let It Grow Farm's discussion 'Predator control scenario'
I can't speak for the guardian dogs, but I have a mixed flock of chickens and ducks that free range during the day. We see fox and coyotes,but never on our land, (We have only 2 acres). I do have rather large dogs, Mastif and Rotty's. I…
Feb 16
Catherine Hall replied to Michael @ Let It Grow Farm's discussion 'Predator control scenario'
I found an ad on Craigslist for a mini donkey needing to be boarded. A friend answered before I did and they now get paid to keep a great little donkey.
Feb 14
Catherine Hall replied to Michael @ Let It Grow Farm's discussion 'Predator control scenario'
Bears were big here last year but we don't seem to have coyote trouble presently. I worry more about mountain lions and the neighbors dogs. Our neighbors lost a dog and three sheep to a bear with their favorite old Aussie surviving a big…
Feb 14
Nate Davis replied to Michael @ Let It Grow Farm's discussion 'Predator control scenario'
LGD's are exactly what you need. I'd get your animals in place with your portable electric fencing first. I'd recommend electric netting from premier or kencove for poultry and even your goats and sheep. The netting will work to keep…
Feb 14
Pat Barr replied to Michael @ Let It Grow Farm's discussion 'Predator control scenario'
Yes, LGDs (I'd run 2 or 3) will work.  Problem will be getting them.  It's almost impossible to buy a good LGD (adult), and puppies take 18 months to be good working LGDs.  Puppies (even from working parents) between a 66 /…
Feb 14

Predator control scenario

Ok, here is a predator control scenario for y'all:  - Home on one side of a road, land and pasture on the other side of the road across a large field...about 700 yards as the crow flies.  Crops and pasture enclosed by a woven wire perimeter fence.  Serious coyote issues within a two mile radius.  Planning on having chickens, pigs, and possibly goats/sheep on the pasture this year.  All livestock will have protable electric strands or netting around their paddocks.  Debating livestock guardian…See More
Discussion posted by Michael @ Let It Grow Farm Feb 14
Bruce Clithero replied to Michael @ Let It Grow Farm's discussion 'Converting cropland to pasture'
Check with your local conservation office or the universities may have some data on best grasses for your area.  This may be a good place to start. http://www.outsidepride.com/seed/pasture-seed/ Looks like things are shaping up for you. I wish…
Feb 8
Chris Stelzer replied to Michael @ Let It Grow Farm's discussion 'Converting cropland to pasture'
Michael, Converting cropland is one of the hardest things to do. But, you can do it! Here is what I would recommend you do. Hire someone with a tractor and a "No Till Drill". This is critically important. Then, establish a…
Feb 7
Don replied to Michael @ Let It Grow Farm's discussion 'Manual Tools/Implements'
Michael - I have a rotary cultivator/hoe like Lehman's.  Mine is original and I love that tool, but it will only work in ground that has been previously broken and turned by other means
Feb 7

Converting cropland to pasture

I wanted to canvas the Farm Dreams scene to see if anyone has any experience converting cropland to pasture.  We are in eastern NC, in the westernmost part of the coastal plain.  Our soil is a fertile sandy loam.  Our aim is to establish pasture to be used in a rotational grazing system.  Bermuda does great around here, but I would rather not have to overseed a winter annual every year during its dormant period.  I'm told that while fescue can be established, it has to be reseeded every three…See More
Discussion posted by Michael @ Let It Grow Farm Feb 3
John Jeter replied to Michael @ Let It Grow Farm's discussion 'Manual Tools/Implements'
My Earthway seeder has worked well.  I used last year to plant all sizes of seeds on approx 1/4 acre.  Purchase the other sized seed discs for planting other sized seeds.
Feb 2
euro limo replied to Michael @ Let It Grow Farm's discussion 'Manual Tools/Implements'
I don't have any experience with the current seeders available in nursery/seed catalogs (probably plastic?). Check farm stores or antique barns for the really good old stuff. I picked up a cast iron single wheel push one, with different…
Feb 1
Catherine Hall replied to Michael @ Let It Grow Farm's discussion 'Manual Tools/Implements'
We had our first large garden last year. We have a rather small John Deere with tiller. I bought a wheel hoe and Broadfork that worked well for me for weeding, and preparing a bed for replanting. This year I plan on buying a couple of seeders. Any…
Jan 27
Ken replied to Michael @ Let It Grow Farm's discussion 'Manual Tools/Implements'
If you don't have the animals and you don't mind using sweat equity, then buy or borrow a good broadfork and go over the ground first.  After that you should be able to break it up with a hoe and garden rake or wheeled push…
Jan 24

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