Cow and Sheep Mix

The Cow and Sheep Mix provides high quality forage material for livestock while simultaneously reintroducing nutrients into the ground soil.  This is a hardy, palatable pasture mix which promotes natural feed nutrition and sustainability as well as soil fertility and erosion protection.

Ingredients: Orchardgrass, Fescue – Tall (Forage-Type), Ryegrass – Perennial (Forage-Type), Ryegrass – Annual, Timothy, Clover – Red, Clover – White

Orchardgrass is a cool-season, perennial bunchgrass valued for its early spring growth, high-quality forage, and suitability for both pasture and hay. Cons:  It is sensitive to overgrazing, may clump without uniform use, and can go dormant in summer without adequate moisture. Lifespan:  4-6 years, sometimes longer.

Tall Fescue: Tall fescue is a long-lived, cool-season bunchgrass known for its durability, drought tolerance, and strong regrowth, making it excellent for pasture and hay. This is a forage-type tall fescue specifically bred for livestock grazing. Cons:  Its coarser texture is less palatable than some other grasses. Lifespan:  6-12+ years (long-lived)

Perennial Ryegrass: Is a fast-establishing, highly palatable cool-season grass ideal for grazing and short-rotation hay. The variety used in this mix is a type specifically for livestock to graze on. Cons:  It has a short lifespan, poor drought tolerance, and declines quickly in hot, dry summers or under heavy use without overseeding. Lifespan: 2-4 years

Annual Ryegrass: Is a quick-growing, highly nutritious grass used for temporary pasture, spring grazing, or cover cropping. Cons: Not winter-hardy, must be replanted yearly, and competes with slower-growing perennials if seeded too densely. Lifespan: 6-12 months

Timothy: Is a cool-season, perennial bunchgrass prized for its soft texture and high-quality hay—especially for horses. Works well for hay use. Cons: It has poor grazing tolerance, shallow roots, and limited summer regrowth, making it better suited for hayfields than long-term pasture use. Lifespan: 2-3 years, often shorter in pastures.

White clover is a persistent, stolon-spreading perennial legume that fixes nitrogen, enhances forage quality, tolerates close grazing, and thrives in cool, moist pastures. Lifespan: 3-5 years or longer with good management Other note: Moderate bloat risk with cattle and sheep

Red clover is a high-yielding, short-lived perennial legume with deep roots for drought tolerance, excellent forage quality. Cons: Lower grazing persistence than white clover. Lifespan: 2-3 years Other note: Low to Moderate bloat risk with cattle and sheep

*Note: Ingredients and percentages may vary depending on seed availability.

*Approximate Percentages in Mix: 40% Perennial Ryegrass, 18% Tall Fescue, 17.5% Orchardgrass, 10% Red Clover, 5.5% Timothy, 5% Annual Ryegrass, 4% White Clover

Best for:  Sheep, Cattle
            Pros:

•  High-protein forage
•  Legumes improve soil and animal gain
•  Quick early growth
  Cons:
•  Needs irrigation or regular moisture
•  Clover can cause bloat (especially in cattle if unmanaged)

 Best Regions:

• Central Oregon – Not recommended without irrigation
• Southern Oregon – Great with irrigation
• Willamette Valley – Excellent

Balanced and productive, this mix is ideal for high-output grazing systems. The mix offers excellent nutrition for meat or wool production when water is available.

The best time to plant is when the soil temperatures are between 50 and 65 degrees F. These soil temperatures usually occur when the daytime air temperatures are between 60-75 degrees F.

**For larger quantities than listed for sale please contact us for availability and pricing.

Seeding rate for planting with a drill in rows is 20 pounds per acre. Broadcast planting rate is 40-50 lbs per acre