Recent content by lay low llama

I have a tractor, that is what i fed with this year. I either want a newer one with cab or a skid steer. also with digging a post hole i live in the ozarks, lots of rocks not far down. I currently hire my neighbor to drill my holes for me with his skid steer.

Is anyone feeding round bales with their skid steer? My land is flatish…so no steep hills, but I am worried about the back and forth of feeding the hay and cutting nets. What are the service intervals like? I read that tracks are slower and more expensive to keep up (3k in service in about...

I am looking at spending 20k on a skid steer or a 80-100 hp Tractor. I’am looking at case or bob cat with 2k + lifting capacity. Ceiling height and width is no issue for me in the barn. The key thing is I want to use the skid steer for all my farm chores and not use the tractor except for...

what is your process for bending the square tube?

I really like that, thanks for the help. What did you do for the wall? I was going to run 3/4 flat bar on the outside and inside of the vertical posts to make the curve. then line the inside with sheet metal. Then put angle iron vertical between the flatbar for support.

that bud box will not work for my set up, i need to send them back 180*. i've got some ideas on what to do but i like to learn from others experience.

any one made one? if so could you post some pictures and plans. I am looking to make one, can't see spending $2029.00 for one with out any sheet metal on it.

Just for fun let me take a stab… 1. Holstein bull calvs 2. Livestock auction 3. I would talk to the local IGA (independent Grocery’s Association) store manger about this. 4. Start with the State of Michigan bureaucrats they can point you in the right direction. 5. Yes with proper permits see...

Thanks for all the replies. I might try the chain and hook.

You used a bolt and nut then to fasten the chains to the posts right? Do you have issues with the nut rubbing against the chain link? i ask because i did chain before the flat bar and had trouble from the chain interfering with the nut going on and off.

I move the squeez chute between 3 different places during the year. Right now i use 4 u-bolt from leaf springs and have a flat bar on the open end. my chute is angle iron on the face were it mounts to the end of the corral (round pipe), there is a hole drilled on the face of chute looks like...