Grass higher than the cattle!

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Saffy
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We have just moved the fence, we have been holding this lot back as there is a heifer with them that blows up if she gets too much clover. I don't think there is much clover on the part of the field that is left anyway.

The grass is higher than they are in places! OK - I know Dexters are small. :;): I wish the crop we have mown for hay had been this height!!! I will be off to row it up soon but it was pretty poor, I think the ph is probably wrong and am going to get it tested. Most of the grass in the field seems to be Yorkshire Fog this year - pretty useless. I am waiting for the crop walker to test it as I would like his expertise when it comes to what to dress it with or if I have to plough it up but if he doesn't do it soon I may have a go myself, as I am told you can buy a soil testing kit from Ebay for around £10. Has anyone tried one?

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I think the bull is munching a Burdock plant but whatever it was - it was very tasty because he ate the lot in no time.

Stephanie
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Post by Denise »

Stephanie - just love the "concentration look" and the "mmmmm.....yum look" on the face of the bottom photo!!!
Denise of DHA Dexters, Downunder
Minnie
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Post by Minnie »

Hi Stephanie,

I've told my lot not to look at these photos as they'll cry... my poor overstocked lot with a 'mown' paddock and rhodes hay and molasses.

But are they in for a surprise soon when they move to their new home on 125 acres, with tall grass. :laugh:

Lovely pics and the look on the bull's face is exquisite. :D
Vicki
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