How many miles would they cover

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zerowing-1 — 9 years ago(October 14, 2016 02:13 PM)

on a job like that first shepherding job? Are those typically Point A-to-Point B types of jobs, or do they generally do a circular route?
Just curious.

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TxMike — 9 years ago(October 15, 2016 06:11 AM)

They would use rotational grazing. Rotational grazing is the practice of moving grazing livestock between pastures as needed or on a regular basis. This gives time for the vegetation to reestablish itself. For example think of 4 pastures within one larger square, as you rotate through them you get back to the first one. So they never have to go very far.
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zerowing-1 — 9 years ago(October 15, 2016 10:33 AM)

Interesting. So it was basically like an extended camping trip.
Thanks for your answer! I've always been curious about that.

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Phydeaux50 — 9 years ago(October 16, 2016 09:21 PM)

Iirc, they never move camp, travelling different distances for the night watch as they moved the sheep from grazing pasture to pasture.
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