I got three bale rings I try to keep hay in but this time of year in illinois can be a bear getting to round bales then gettn them to the cows -- I know a 4x4 tractor be the thing to have , I just havent the funds for one -- whats everyone else do ?
MUD - MUD - MUD !!!!
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We have a 4x4 tractor :lol:
but maybe you could try moving the rings in a more accessible place? or putting down some gravel in the muddiest areas to make a path for your tractor if you have access to some. Sorry I don't have any better ideas :?
but maybe you could try moving the rings in a more accessible place? or putting down some gravel in the muddiest areas to make a path for your tractor if you have access to some. Sorry I don't have any better ideas :?
bigbull338
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yeah you need a 4wd drive tractor.haying in heavy mudd is no fun.no matter what tractor you have.
1982vett
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Angus Guy":sj1cwtjc said:
Yep, some folks around here were barking about mud a few years ago. Now look what they got.
CKC1586
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I hear ya! We got two inches of rain this weekend, have knee deep mud everywhere. Stayed dry yesterday but is pouring again today, they say it is here for the day...will change to snow tonight.
I am trying to get my house built, concrete trucks really tore up the drive back to the site Friday now it is just soup. Don't know how the rest of the materials will get back there without a dozer dragging the trucks in and out. What a mess.
I am trying to get my house built, concrete trucks really tore up the drive back to the site Friday now it is just soup. Don't know how the rest of the materials will get back there without a dozer dragging the trucks in and out. What a mess.
mnmtranching
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Mud isn't here yet, we still are in the blizzard mode. :help: When we have the mud it's a HUGE pain. I use a skid steer loader, lots of traction with that baby. Still I got to work at it and feed on hilltops and whatever to get the cows fed. Frost usually goes out in about a week here so I don't have to tough out the real bad stuff to long.
grannysoo
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I do think you could feed them on concrete for a few days and they would make mud on top of it......
Keep moving them to a dry spot.
Keep moving them to a dry spot.
Angus Guy":3c9y6ibw said:
I would like to take this time to apologize for making fun of those who said that they were tired of the mud. I, too and tired of the med. I have had enough fun for three days, and I am ready for this rain to move on along and bless someone else.
Sincerely,
Lammie
john250
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S. IN. is in that blissful state where we have enough moisture to sustain growth but not so much as to make mud. It is a rare moment indeed.
1982vett
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Been thinking about you since you made a comment about needing some rain in another thread. We are usually dry in late Summer and start catching rains going into Fall. Going into Spring dry is always a big concern. When Spring comes in dry, Summers can get really hot and dryer.KNERSIE":2obc8yc1 said:
We are inside the circled area just barely in the green. Around 1 8/10ths of rain in the last 2 days. Nice and slow so we do have mud now but it's definitely not a problem. The ground was hard and dry so the top inch of dirt has turned to mush on top of soil that is as hard as concrete. Kind of like walking on fresh cow patties, got to watch or you end up on your bum. :lol2: Got kind of cold too, had gotten used to the 80f degree temps. Hasn't gotten above 39f all day. I've said I would take precipitation in any form so I'm happy. Just don't need any frost now.
Hope you get some relief soon too.
1982vett
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OK, I'm ready for some more.
