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Darn pack of Dogs are wandering the neighborhood, killing chickens, Goats, and everything else they can get to. I saw one of them at 5 am coming out of my mini's stalls (they were thankfully in a secure pasture) and just couldn't get a bead on it quick enough. This has been going on about two...

Sure a pair of these won't work????

Nah, not that wet... This is my dock that was built 6 feet above water and extends 25 feet into my lake.....The two posts are the top of my ladder going into the water.....

I just turned 1000 hours on my DK45 HST and.... I hear (and feel) crunching noises from my left front wheel. I popped it out of 4 wheel drive, jump off and look. The wheel was covered in hydraulic fluid running down the inside of the wheel. My best guess is the seal, and wheel bearing went...

Here ya go, sorta like training wheels for chopsticks....

My PTO has a mind of it's own when it comes to turning on. I have changed the switches (Manual/Auto and PTO off/on), sprayed Fluid Film on everything, swapped out the fuse under the panel, and I think my Hydraulic fluid is full. The reason I say think is it is hard for me to be sure with the...

My DK45HST has developed a strange problem. Occasionally, it will start and immediately stop running. If I turn off the key, then restart it, it will eventually start. So far, once it does eventually start, and does not stop running. I have replaced the ignition previously, and did find the...

I've replaced headlights in my Ram 3 times in the past two months (same one twice) and finally figured out that it was a wiring issue when I got hacked off and smacked the headlight and it came back on. The mechanic who happened to hear me complaining about that and a few other items, said that...

No, not that type. I had Southern States come out and fertilize/seed about 8.5 acres in late June. After about 6 weeks of decent rain, the pasture went from bare to there. I think I'm gonna over-seed it with Rye grass in September. Any thoughts?

I got something digging small holes everywhere. The holes are various sizes, the largest are 3-4 inches deep and conical in shape. Here is a picture, but I don't know if it is detailed enough to help.

The inside of my barn is Mosquito central. I've put a bug zapper in there, but think I need something else or something to attract them to it. Anybody have any suggestions?

Has anybody made a man-lift out of pallets that attaches to Pallet forks? I guess I may be risking the wrath of the Safety Police, but I need something to get up and trim tree branches. Im not a welder, so working with wood is better for me.

I had both of the corners on my grapple bend into a "J" shape when a person I hired was picking up tree debris with the tractor. I don't believe he did anything to cause the issue, and my only reason for mentioning him is he "knew" a local welder who would bend them straight and add a support...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z788y6Dhnc4 Really??

I am using no-climb, which has a much smaller opening than the field fence, topped by 1X6 boards and no barbed wire. On my field for the dogs, I did the same thing but used 5' high no climb buried in a trench to discourage digging under it. My neighbor has barbed wire and I've noticed all of her...

I know just what you all mean.. ..or maybe not..

Found this in You Tube Best of Tractor Accident Videos - YouTube

I just purchased a wagon to use with my new team, Nicki and Major. Got it for a very fair price and now I need to figure out whether I should replace all/part/none of the wood or just strip it and replace it. At first glance the paint is multiple layers and peeling, but I don't see much wood rot...

I have a friend from my former military days who lives in the midwest and used to give me major grief about Florida and Hurricanes. They left for a week long vacation in Hawaii two days ago. Enough said....:eek:

After much complaining by folks calling me about my telephone service (hearing me), I decided to have the line moved from my old house, which is now serving as a guest house, to my new house, which is about 100 feet away. I was just using an extended wireless phone in the new house and figured...

Yup, it seems to be working okay...

Vehicle going North on I -75 .. It must be Spring in Florida..:D

My neighbor was kind enough to give me an old PHD that was not being used. I tried it and it is working fine, but leaking. I can't figure out what brand it is (no markings I can find) and figure I'll just have to make the new gaskets. Any suggestions on the best material to use to make the gaskets?

I decided to purchase a new modular home. It is scheduled to be completed and delivered mid-January. My concern is that it will be a real traffic-stopper for everyone who lives out in my area of the neighborhood. I am the last property about 1.8 miles out a single lane access road and for a 1/2...

I just got back to my place after spending a week in the hospital having a quad- bypass. While it has increased the time I will have to peruse TBN, I wouldn't recommend it as a way to get days off. Recovery is kind of 1-2-3. One month for the skin, 2 months for the chest-bone, and 3rd month...

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I've spent the last week clearing up saplings, brush, trees, etc., from an area that has been uncleared land on my property between myself and the nearest neighbor. While we were doing it, the neighbor said something to the fellow helping me that I was taking away his privacy, but never spoke to...

I'm finally getting around to working on my 64 El Camino Project. It has not been started as far as I know for two years, so I'm thinking the best way to go is to take out the plugs and put in a lubricant, drain the coolant and replace, and do the same with the oil. I have a fellow who is going...

Lost one of my Basset Hounds a few weeks ago and the wife asked if we could have a Bloodhound so... Here is Phancy Abby meeting Phred, the Basset and LadyBird, the coon Hound.

Hope you can read this. It was posted by one of my Military buddies in Facebook.

I don't normally post here, but I'm sitting on my porch with my laptop (and it's 72 degrees), listening to my mini-pig (Elvis) screaming for breakfast, my little girl Mini-horse (Peaches) sitting on her porch calling for attention, and my little Stallion (Trouble) calling for Peaches. It just...

Maybe it's just me, but the channel dedicated to the weather is just plain trying to make BIG TV out of this storm. Granted, it may end up being much worse, but to hype it up beforehand is not a service to folks. They are taking what is at best a scientific guesstimate, (now known as Weather...

I haven't had a chance to thank Brian for my new Fit Rite Hydraulic top link. I've had it for several weeks, but didn't really get a chance to have at it with my Bush Hog until this week. It makes everything from hooking up the Hog to getting the cut the level I want it to be SOOO much easier...

Went shopping for a Cargo van for grammie. She wanted a no-frills van to move our critters, get farm supplies, etc. She drove a new Ford Econoline, Chevy Express, and.. ended up liking the Nissan NV1500. It is white and pretty much bare bones. It has a power driver's seat and mirrors, bluetooth...

Grammie decided I had been a good boy yesterday by finishing up the new pasture and mini - barn modifications for our newest family member - Trouble the horse. Got up to the smell of Georgia Boy Sausage and saw a pot of Grits on the stove. Grits, Sausage, some cheddar cheese, whats not to like...

I saw a billboard for this place when I drove down to pick up my new Horse and it looked like it might be fun to go see. I only live about 45 minutes north of Leesburg, so I'm thinking it would be a fun outing for Grammie, Grand Daughter, and I. Anybody been there?

The Good News - My lake was down about 30 feet from where it used to be. The dock was about 10 feet from where the water edge was. Thanks to TS Debby, the dock is now over water and looks like we gained more than half of the deficit back. The mud bottom that would normally be covered is now...

Finally got a chance to do some modifications on my new Mini-Horse stall. So far I've made the doors into Dutch Doors, added vents under the barn edges with screen covers, mounted interior walls up to 4 foot level, and now I'm looking for some sort of Solar lighting that will allow me to have...

Just got back from visiting my property in Miami and when I got back here, found out an Alligator ate one of the neighbors dogs, my main road has two trees that fell over, and the snakes are getting active. Freshwater Game guy came out and dispatched the gator. I bid a farewell with my Snake...

Got my water/trash bill from the city I have my Miami house in. They charged me for using an average of 100 gallons a day of water. That's really interesting because I TURNED THE WATER OFF at the city side two months ago... I had gotten my last bill three months ago and had a charge showing...

Just heard on the news that the goverment is considering putting Diamond Backs on the endangered species list - to join my most favorite endangered species, the Gopher Turtle. Sorry, but when I see one here, my next move is for my SnakeTamer. I don't do that for the large population of the d@$m...

That would be me.. I finally found a mirror that works for my Tractor that I could attach to the roof support. It's a Cipa Extreme Boat Mirror I got today from Walmart online. I did a couple of modifications - Cut one side of the U presure attachment off, repainted where I cut it, added two...

Just got my barn, dock, and new fence finished and I still have left-over lumber scattered around. Looks like we may get hit with the Sub-Tropical weather tomorrow or Monday. The scarmble to get stuff put away will not be fun, but I know we could use a "load the Ark" rain here. My lake is down...

Anybody else get a bad reaction to Yellow fly bites? I got hit by two of them this week. The first one got me on the hand, which swelled up, itches like crazy and looks like I hit it with a hammer. The picture is after the swelling has gone down about half. The second one was just above the...

Spent a good part of today working with the Kioti and thought I'd share some observations now that I have 40 hours on it. I tried to group these by each of the major components of the tractor, but some cross over by their nature. HST - I thank the TBN members who convinced me that HST didn't...

But, I thought when I looked at the DK40se at another dealer, that the cover over the PTO was a flip-up. On my DK45se, it seems to be bolted in place. Either I'm not looking in the manual in the right place, or doing something wrong if it is supposed to move. I connected up my shaft to my Bush...

Dang, you guys are too good as salesmen! Anyway as I mentioned in a post by another member looking into purchasing a new tractor, I stopped by the local Kioti dealer and was given a price of 19K for a DK 40 se HST. I know from reading posts by many of you that have been down this road that the...

I'm starting a new pole barn that will have an interior of 48' X 36', then have extensions on each side with just the roof overhang running on both sides (12' X 36'). I plan on using one of those to store items like my BB, trailers,etc, that don't need to be inside, and the other will be an...

I'm having a problem with my FarmTrac 535. It runs fine for 30-40 minutes, then seems to have one of the three cylinders stop firing. I've changed out the fuel filters, checked the tank for debris, filtered the fuel for water, put Diesel treatment in the tank, and ....problem continues...

I spent the weekend putting together a Chicken pen. Good news is it was fun to build, bad news is I need two draft horses to move it around. Any ideas on the best way to mount some removable wheels on it?

Daughter e-mailed me this picture of a visitor to her new house and asked me what type of snake it is. I guessed it was a Rat snake, but really have no idea for sure. Anybody have a clue? Best part was that she said her "hunter-Killer" English Bulldog was standing beside it and didn't have a...

It is the 1500 series.

I have a Ferris with mucho hours on it. While the suspension is nice, I'm still putting a Michigan Suspension seat on it. I have no complaints on it as far as the cut, servicing, etc. I would purchase another one without hesitation.

I'm thinking about getting some teacup or miniature pigs for the missus. At present, we have a small (5) herd of Basset Hounds, two Blue and Gold McCaw's, and the wife serves as a "foster mom" for abandoned puppies for the local Humane Society as needed. She loves critters and feeds just about...

I found a York pull behind rake for $250.00. Two questions: Does anyone have any thoughts on using a pull behind instead of a PTO rake and I wonder what one of these is going for new. This one will need to be wirebrushed, sanded, and painted, but everything is working with no rust through. One...

I am starting down the road to purchasing a new tractor to replace my FarmTrac 535. I have quite a bit of undergrowth and clearing work to do on about ten acres of my property and think it will be easier with a HST versus my manual transmission. I pull a Bush Hog SQ172 and use the FEL now, but...