Multi-Species Grazing — FarmPal
Running different animal species together or in sequence to maximize pasture utilization and health.
Recovery Period
Standard rotational 30-60 days
Stocking Density
Combined density can be higher than single species
Animal Types
Cattle followed by sheep/goats followed by chickens classic sequence
Key Principles
- •Different species prefer different plants (cattle=grass, goats=browse, sheep=forbs)
- •Parasite cycles broken by alternate hosts
- •More complete utilization of available forage
- •Leader-follower systems with cattle leading
- •Chickens clean up parasites and flies when following
Infrastructure Needed
Multi-species fencing (lower wires for sheep)
Multiple water/mineral stations
Species-appropriate shelter
Mobile chicken infrastructure
Benefits
- •Maximum utilization of all forage types
- •Natural parasite control
- •Weed control (goats eat what cattle avoid)
- •More diverse income streams
- •Improved pasture species balance