2006-07-31 07:04:43 · 7 answers · asked by Laura S 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
It depends on where you live......in the midwest such as Teaxas or Oklahoma it take 2 acres per cow to graze........in places like Georgia and Alabama....2 cows per acre.
Hope this helps.
2006-07-31 07:09:07 · answer #1 · answered by Auntiem115 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This answer depends on many different factors, including your location, soil type, irrigation capabilities and climate. For more information contact your District Agrologist or agriculture supplier.
An old 'rule of thumb' was 1/2 acre per cow for spring, one acre per cow for summer and 1.5 acres per cow in the fall if stockpiling forages for after frost. Many graziers will start off with 1/2 acre per cow and then supplement with corn silage as needed to maintain adequate rest period for the pastures.
2006-07-31 07:11:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You better get some help from someone in your area. There are so many answers here and none are the same and none are what we figure. I depends on where you are, how good your grass is, how many trees you have, etc. Ask an extension agent, because here, we figure 10 acres per pair (cow/calf) for year round operation. Good luck, I hope you like hard work and sore muscles!
2006-08-02 11:01:31 · answer #3 · answered by cmdynamitefreckles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends partly on the breed, and the type of pasture you have. Call your agricultrual extension agent (county or state Govt). They will know exactly.
2006-07-31 07:07:41 · answer #4 · answered by JeffyB 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What type of grass/undergrowth is present on the property?
2006-07-31 07:06:50 · answer #5 · answered by skifaster66 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What's a cow?
2006-07-31 07:07:56 · answer #6 · answered by 'E' 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
What are you starting? You failed to tell us that!
2006-07-31 07:14:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋