Small Ruminants (Sheep & Goats)
Rotational Grazing Paddock Map
A worksheet for mapping paddocks and recording grazing plans. Use it to plan moves, water points and rest. Fill in each line from your own records and keep the worksheet with your other farm papers.
WorksheetSmall Ruminants (Sheep & Goats)Free PDF
What you fill in
- Farm and pasture name
- Paddock numbers and acres
- Water source locations
- Fence types and gates
- Forage type noted
- Grazing sequence to fill in
- Rest periods planned
- Notes and changes
How to use this worksheet
Work down the lines and fill in what you know. Leave a line blank if you need to look something up, then come back and finish it.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA NRCS and eXtension.
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