grazing wheat ?

[agmantoo]

When wheat is grazed at what height should the plants be when the grazing is started and when are the cattle removed? TIA

[tyusclan]

I've never grazed wheat, but have done oats and rye quite a bit, and I assume it would be similar. I don't have any science involved; this is just what has worked for me.

I usually turn them in at around 8-10 inches. When I remove them depends on whether I want to combine the grain or not. If so, I remove them in time for the grass to recover and produce the seed heads. If not, I leave them access until it matures and browns up, or until I need to turn it under. They love the young seed heads in the milk stage.

[tinknal]

If you graze wheat make sure they get a good magnesium supplement to prevent grass tetney.