Reseeding the pasture

Today was another bright sunny and dry day, but the forecast calls for rain in a day or two so we decided to take the opportunity to start reseeding the pasture where the lambs will be housed when they arrive in another month. I'm hoping that we can be successful by just disking the land a bit to loosen it, spread the seeds, and let a few days of rain work its magic to sprout grass. The part of the pasture chosen for this experiment is the highest and furthest portion of the lamb pasture. If it doesn't work out, no harm done since there inst much decent grass back there anyway.

First step is the disking. I found this disc at the local tractor dealer used at a good price. Its not perfect, but seems to do a decent job. Of course my littlest tractor driving helper is along for the experience.

And of course he brought his train along to help with some extra horsepower.

The second step is spreading the grass seeds. Now here is where there are lots of options for efficient and even spreading of seeds. There is no shortage of single use machines we could spend a sizable amount of money on, or small hand held devices that could do the job with leg power.  I came up with a new approach. This might even be patentable! To spread seeds all you really need is a tractor, a mower, and a few kids!

And of course, in the drivers seat is my littlest tractor driver yet again!

  

Ok, so its unorthodox, but it did save money, times, and provided the kids with some farm fun and entertainment! The only question is just how "evenly" the grass will come out. We'll see in a couple of weeks!