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Pasture Rotational Grazing Planner
Enter your pasture size, paddock count, and herd size to plan a rotational grazing schedule, estimating how long each paddock can support grazing before moving on. Runs entirely in your browser.
🔒 This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server.
Example
Pasture Rotational Grazing Planner
Sample: 20-acre pasture, 5 paddocks, 30 head of cattle
Example shown — replace it with your own pasture and herd size.
Pasture
20 acres
Paddocks
5
Herd
30 cattle
Result
How it works
- Enter your total pasture size and paddock count.
- Enter your herd size.
- Get an estimated grazing schedule and rotation length.
The method
Pasture area is divided across paddocks, and a rough grazing duration per paddock is estimated from herd size, giving a starting rotation schedule to adjust based on real conditions.
FAQ
What is rotational grazing?
A grazing method that moves livestock between smaller paddocks on a schedule, letting grazed sections rest and regrow before the herd returns, instead of continuously grazing one large area.
How is the days-per-paddock estimate calculated?
It's a rough estimate based on paddock size and herd size, giving a starting point — actual grazing time depends heavily on grass growth rate, season, and soil conditions.
Can I adjust for different livestock types?
Enter your own herd size and pasture details — the estimate scales with the numbers you provide regardless of livestock type.
How we compare
| Feature | Online Tool Store | Spreadsheet tracking | Rule-of-thumb estimate in the field |
|---|---|---|---|
| No software install | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Quick to start | Yes | Setup required | Fast but rough |
| Free to use | Yes | Free | Free |
For a quick starting schedule before fine-tuning in a spreadsheet, this gets you a usable rotation plan fast.