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<blockquote data-quote="Katpau" data-source="post: 1808395" data-attributes="member: 9933"><p>Is renting a tractor an option in your location? That would also solve storage and maintenance problems. If I had your problem of too much grass for the animals foraging, I would consider bringing in some stocker calves to harvest, either by leasing to someone on a short term basis, or buying calves and reselling them when the grass is down to a reasonable amount. It sounds like you have movable electric woven fence for containment, so they would need to be trained to respect that, but the good thing is trained cattle on sufficient forage can be contained with just a single hot wire. Much easier to move.</p><p></p><p>I get the impression from your posts that a tractor is not so much a necessity as it is a desire. We all find ourselves rationalizing purchases from time to time. If you really want a tractor, and you can afford it, just go for it. What the heck. Some people around here pay that much for toys like ATV's and enclosed trailers, just so they can haul them to the dunes a few times a year. Get yourself a big tractor if you want it, and cover it up with a tarp if you think it needs protection until you are ready to build a shed. Of course now you will need a mower and a rake (and or tedder), a hay baler. Probably will want at least a bucket on the front and maybe a back hoe. The list goes on. Better make it a big tarp. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Katpau, post: 1808395, member: 9933"] Is renting a tractor an option in your location? That would also solve storage and maintenance problems. If I had your problem of too much grass for the animals foraging, I would consider bringing in some stocker calves to harvest, either by leasing to someone on a short term basis, or buying calves and reselling them when the grass is down to a reasonable amount. It sounds like you have movable electric woven fence for containment, so they would need to be trained to respect that, but the good thing is trained cattle on sufficient forage can be contained with just a single hot wire. Much easier to move. I get the impression from your posts that a tractor is not so much a necessity as it is a desire. We all find ourselves rationalizing purchases from time to time. If you really want a tractor, and you can afford it, just go for it. What the heck. Some people around here pay that much for toys like ATV's and enclosed trailers, just so they can haul them to the dunes a few times a year. Get yourself a big tractor if you want it, and cover it up with a tarp if you think it needs protection until you are ready to build a shed. Of course now you will need a mower and a rake (and or tedder), a hay baler. Probably will want at least a bucket on the front and maybe a back hoe. The list goes on. Better make it a big tarp. ;) [/QUOTE]
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