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    Chevy 6.5 diesel

    hey Parkerson Cattle Co., was that a 4x4? thanks alot, ben
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    Chevy 6.5 diesel

    Does any one have a Chevy with a 6.5 diesel in it? Im looking at a 1994 3500 4x4 with one of these engines and a manual transmission and was just looking for some info on them, such as power and what kinda gas mileage to expect from it. Also are the reliable? it has about 193000 miles on it, is...
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    Soybean Hulls?

    Thanks everyone this is some great info, im goin to try and stop by my local MFA sometime this week and see if the sell them, and if they dont hopefully they will know someone who does :) Thanks alot, ben.
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    Dog training tips and tricks

    She's got most basic obediance down pretty good, sometimes she gets a little excited and doesnt want to stay put for very long ill try out the truck tip, hopefully it works out. Thanks alot, ben.
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    Dog training tips and tricks

    LOL :lol: im thinkin about it actually.
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    Soybean Hulls?

    Does anyone feed soybean hulls as a suplement to feeding hay during the winter? I've seen some articles in the past but i cant seem to find them now. If remember correctly those articles said that soybean hulls where very high in protien but also fairly inexspensive, is that still true in...
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    Dog training tips and tricks

    i worked with her today and tried to get her up into the truck but she would not go, stayed about 10 feet from it at all times i even tried bribing her with dog treats but she still wouldnt get close. could it be that she has a bad memory of riding in it, such as taking her to the vet or...
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    beefmasters for sale

    does anyone know of any beefmaster cow's forsale in southwest missouri region somewhere around the Joplin, Springfield area and not to expensive, less than $650 im trying to get a herd started i would be willing to pay up 750 for a cow calf pair. They dont need to be registered or anything like...
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    Dog training tips and tricks

    how would i go about "checking her instincts". She acts like she has a desire to heel, would that be an indication of an istinct or is there somthing more than that? also has anyone heard of or read the book HEELER POWER or TRAINING A STOCKDOG FOR BEGINNERS ? im thinking about purchasing them...
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    Dog training tips and tricks

    hey everyone, i was just wondering if any of ya'll know of any good books or just some good tips to help me train my Blue Heeler, she will be 2 years old in september. I primarily want her to follow comands better such as; left, right, down, stop and get 'em and just general herding she's...
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    Hay Haulin

    Thats what i figured but i thought i would get some additional input from people that know what they're talkin about. thanks, ben.
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    Hay Haulin

    it wont be quite that heavy its 36ft long but the bales just slide in one behind the other so the most i will ever be able to haul is 9 4x5 round bales. This is the exact type of trailer that it is if that helps any. http://www.haytrailer.com/ . Thanks alot, ben.
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    Hay Haulin

    just currious what size and what kind of truck would be best to pull a 36ft self unloading hay trailer, its a gooseneck with brakes and everything but I have a 3/4 ton chevy with a 4spd and a 350 to pull it wiht right now but im worried that the load might be a little much on that truck. Any...
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