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True. I'm curious how the labor:profit ratio of a tractor compares to grazing animals. The profit of a tractor is essentially zero unless I invest in the equipm
by joe8756438 4y ago
True. I'm curious how the labor:profit ratio of a tractor compares to grazing animals. The profit of a tractor is essentially zero unless I invest in the equipment for making hay, which would also increase the labor and skill requirements. Animals on the other hand can be raised at the scale necessary for the available land and also be harvested for food.
- User23 4y agoI don’t know a thing about draft animals if that’s what you mean. I know some Amish communities still use them for tilling and plowing though, so it can certainly be made to work. They have the advantage of huge families though, so there is no labor shortage like there is for more secular farmers.
- joe8756438 4y agoShould have been more clear, I mean grazing animals for controlling grass.
- User23 4y agoDraft horses and oxen eat grass too. Since we were talking tractors I figured you meant animals to do both. Sadly, I really don't know how many grazers you need to keep an acre of field from getting overgrown. Grass doesn't really grow during the winter though, so you'll need to have some way to feed them then. Also overfeeding is a concern. A buddy of mine has had a horse get obese from eating too much grass.