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on forwarders does anyone know about the wallenstein brand,
Ronnie TuckerParticipantben i hope you get along you get along allright with your new outfit.keep us posted on the good and the bad if any.we can each learn from others experiences.
Ronnie TuckerParticipantthank you sir for your kind and knowledgeable advice.my search continues.
Ronnie TuckerParticipantwhat did you wind up with.horse or tractor drawn.i keeping thinking i would like to have one.lately i have been looking at a hudson brand out of new york.i would use two or four mules depending on conditions.
Ronnie TuckerParticipantyour colt looks good.you should leave it in the barn when you work his mother.it will make weaning easier.i hope she has you another one this time.
Ronnie TuckerParticipantlost farmers mentor is right you need to stay pretty close to what is tried and true ways.too many people try to reinvent the wheel. some improvements come about but nothing drastic.learn the basics.
Ronnie TuckerParticipantthe arch or log cart as i call it that jason recommends is simple and works fine. his plans need not to be altered. choker chains or log grabs work best. but you can use tongs .
Ronnie TuckerParticipanti have watched with great intent.i love a challenge and wished i could have helped.but i doubt i could deal with that cold weather.i am glad youall showed how to git it done.
Ronnie TuckerParticipanti never have done it like that but looks like it worked out fine.
Ronnie TuckerParticipantstuff happens. but why such a light load.you could have stopped to let him blow on the way to the landing.that is a big horse his load looks mighty light to my way of thinking.
Ronnie TuckerParticipantjust because you call it homesteading it is still farming.you are going to have to use real farm equipment even for truck patches.
Ronnie TuckerParticipantif the doubletree was slapping the ground your log must have been mighty light.hooking close to the log is best.
Ronnie TuckerParticipantthe white nose will always show up good.hope you are getting along alright. bred her back on foal heat. ronnie
Ronnie TuckerParticipanti wonder how they stay hooked on a down hill drag.
March 14, 2012 at 9:25 am in reply to: Ronnie Tucker’s operation (Pics/Disc. Mules, Jerk line, loading logs w parbuckle) #66104Ronnie TuckerParticipanti use my peavy to pry with to rescue the chain if needed.
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