Grass Cutting and Storage for Goat Farming

This text discusses the importance of grass cutting and storage for goat farming.

It explains that the quantity of grass varies from season to season, and that it can be difficult to collect grass in winter. Therefore, it is important to collect enough grass in the summer and store it properly for winter feeding. There are two main ways to store grass: silage and hay. Silage is made by fermenting grass in an airtight container, while hay is made by drying grass in the sun.

Questions

• What are the two main ways to store grass for goat farming?
• What is the moisture content of silage?
• What is the pH of hay?
• When is the best time to make silage?
• When is the best time to make hay?

Answers

• The two main ways to store grass for goat farming are silage and hay.
• The moisture content of silage is 60-70%.
• The pH of hay is 10-15%.
• The best time to make silage is any time of year.
• The best time to make hay is during the grass available season and on a sunny day.