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Posted: 03 March 2009 03:27 PM   [ Ignore ]  
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I am looking to broadcast seed or no-till drill my pasture for hay to feed my Boer Goats I am not sure what seed to use or what is the best method. I live in southern Ontario and the ground is still frozen but the time is coming soon so any advice would be great thank you.

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Posted: 09 May 2009 02:30 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 1 ]  
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I kind of answered my own question after asking many people it seems nobody is really sure so I planted tree foil clover and timothy broadcast over basically weeds and a little grass. So far it is catching well hope it makes good hay.

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Posted: 30 August 2010 04:35 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 2 ]  
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please keep us updated on your progress

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Posted: 31 August 2010 07:22 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 3 ]  
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Well I am learning in this business as I go I did get some results but I found better information after I did the job. I went to the Annual General Meeting and conference (CMGA) and learned a lot. A soil test is a good first start. Goats Like Grasses and legumes. Alfalfa trefoil and orchard grass are the three things I will sow this year they already have clover and some other grasses. The trick with orchard grass is to not let it mature it is good young but not mature so I think for this year I will sow that in the paddocks only and see how it fares out here. (Haldimand Clay).

I am still learning and thankfully goats are good eaters as long as they have variety I am noticing. They are all still standing. Variety is the key. Legumes and grasses are essential. Hope this helps.

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