Plans pasture rotation for Florida sheep operation. Considers parasite pressure, seasonal grass growth, pen capacity, and rest periods for larval die-off.
"He makes me lie down in green pastures." — Psalm 23:2
Florida-specific pasture rotation planning that balances grazing needs with parasite management. The #1 health challenge in this flock is parasites — rotation is the first line of defense.
/pasture command| Season | Pressure | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Jan-Mar | Low-Moderate | Cool, dry — larvae less active |
| Apr-May | Rising | Warming up, spring rains |
| Jun-Sep | HIGH | Hot, wet — peak larval survival |
| Oct-Dec | Declining | Cooling, drying |
Haemonchus contortus (barber pole worm) larvae need 60+ days without a host to die off in Florida conditions. Never return animals to a pasture in less than 60 days.
| Pen | Ram | Ewes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaladin | Eclipse, Merrie, Abg, Fm | |
| 2 | Sir Loin | Azure, S2, Lara, Bambii, Pebbles | |
| 3 | Sam | Baby, Zara, Half tail | |
| 4 | Samson | Elsie, Nori, Trouble, Bsoe, Banana | |
| 5 | Rocky/NoriSon | Amber 24, Broken tail, Little daisy | |
| 6 | No ram | Shaggy, Serendipity, S1, Fm1, Fox tail, Circle tail |
## Pasture Rotation Plan — [season]
### Schedule
| Week | Pen 1 | Pen 2 | Pen 3 | Pen 4 | Pen 5 | Pen 6 |
|------|-------|-------|-------|-------|-------|-------|
| 1 | Graze | Rest | Graze | Rest | Graze | Rest |
| ... |
### Rest Day Counter
| Pen | Days Resting | Status |
|-----|-------------|--------|
| 1 | 45 | Needs 15 more days |
| 2 | 72 | ✅ Safe to graze |
### Alerts
- [pen] approaching minimum rest period
- [pen] stocking density exceeded
Soli Deo Gloria — Good pasture is good stewardship.