iron bows

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  • April 27, 2010 at 9:24 am #41607
    CharlyBonifaz
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    any problems with iron bows (freezing?) in winter working conditions, especially with the animals sweating?

    April 28, 2010 at 11:36 am #59624
    Carl Russell
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    I have never used them, but I would think that the body temp would keep the iron from getting that cold. I suppose that one could slide plastic pipe over them if it became a problem.

    Carl

    May 14, 2010 at 11:28 pm #59625
    bivol
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    these people used oxen with iron bows in Montana, and i’m sure they used them in winter, too.

    Carl’s idea is good, or keep them in the house overnight.

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