how tight to graze?

eorna

sheep cleaning up paddocks nicely, was going to graze a couple of paddocks lightly so there is a bit of grass left so spring grass should start easier..the problem i am having is that a lot of paddocks were heavy and there is good bit of grass lodged after the sheep have been in...so should i graze the paddocks tight to remove all dead/lodged grass as this will be a nuisance coming spring or should i graze lighter but leave all dead/lodge grass in the field?? i go for grazing tight but would like some opinions. thanks

TUBBY

Graze tight eorna. No point having dead grass. When spring sun comes it will block new growth. I got caught with few fields like that last year. Slowed spring grazing bigtime

jomoloney

agree with tubby

clean them off

leaving a "dirty butt" will only hinder growth or produce bare patches in the spring

Sharpshooter82

TUBBY wrote: »

Graze tight eorna. No point having dead grass. When spring sun comes it will block new growth. I got caught with few fields like that last year. Slowed spring grazing bigtime

+1

just do it

+1