We have a huge brush encroachment problem. Utilizing several different methods to correct it, we decided to add goats to our Oswalt Ranch. On our native range ranches, good portions are not grazeable by our cattle, so by adding these goats we are looking to generate another enterprise on the same amount of acres by also slowly increasing the amount of grazeable forage for our cattle.
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"We want to manage for diversity in pastures. There needs to be more than just grasses. There need to be forbs, trees, etc. Cattle prefer grasses. Sheep prefer forbs, and goats are browsers. See what resources you have on your land and see how they can graze it.”
Joe Pokay
00:00 Introduction
01:12 Benefits of adding goats
02:46 Our problem with brush
03:38 Water for 500 goats
04:37 Guardian dogs
06:14 Fence and paddocks
07:19 Adding a portable charger
08:41 Moving 500 goats
09:55 What we have learned about our goats