farmgirl19
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Yes sir, and she is still in her original family!
pros and cons of net wrap ?
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AKfish
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Does your area landfill accept the old net wrap for recycle? I collect and recycle my twine - yep... I used to burn it; but, man, those fumes! Nasty. I've been lookin' more and more at a round baler - with net wrap.
Only question for me is whether to go for a silage special machine. Lot's more folk's are going to haylage up here. It's a hay-saver when the rain is closing in and your windrows are still 30%. Biggest problem is feed waste when feeding during warmer temps. If it sits out for too long a time before the cows, horses, etc. get everything cleaned up it'll get moldy.
AKfish
Only question for me is whether to go for a silage special machine. Lot's more folk's are going to haylage up here. It's a hay-saver when the rain is closing in and your windrows are still 30%. Biggest problem is feed waste when feeding during warmer temps. If it sits out for too long a time before the cows, horses, etc. get everything cleaned up it'll get moldy.
AKfish
farmgirl19
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The netting just has to go in the trash. The twine is used for many other things around here, so doesn't make it to the trash, until it is close to disintegrated anyway.
Lou66
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I don't have a problem with my cows trying to knock me down or run over me,, they are trained to stand and watch as I put the hay out.. When I am finish unwrapping the bales,, I say come and get it girls and open the gate.:laughing:. Lou
farmgirl19
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Good, maybe I should haul mine down to overwinter on your place! No way to fence them off of my work area, unless I want to run them through the horse pasture, to a small pen, then go back the other way, once hay is down. And once I start up the tractor in winter, they are looking for it anyway. Not bad animals, just like to get to the new bale.
When are we going to have that cold beer, bar-b-q, and music fest, Lou?
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lol.. come on down farmgirl,, but more into boiling things this time of year.. craps, shrimp, crawfish, potato, corn, sausage,, it summer time and the living is easy.. but I guess I could smoke you up a steak or two.. would you like fry with that.. Lou
. Lou
farmgirl19
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No need for special stuff, Lou, as whatever you're cookin' is fine. I like all of the boiled goods too! For the cold beer and music, I'd settle for a peanut butter sandwich! Now to try to get time off from work for a "Road Trip". My boss is real tyrant, when she wants to be.
Tx Jim
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I thought haylage must be baled and wrapped at about 65% moisture not 30%?
Tx Jim
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I thought haylage must be baled and wrapped at about 65% moisture not 30%?
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There is a wide range you can make haylage at. Usually with windrows reading at 30% with a meter once baled they will read much higher as the stem moisture will be released. I've heard with good wrapping you can make haylage at actual 30% or even less say 25%. Some market it as "sweet" hay.
farmgirl19
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Just for you, peabody! If I ever win the lottery, she will be my restore project. My granddad bought her new, in 1936. Then dad got her, and now she is mine!
farmgirl19
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farmgirl...... now ........THAT....... is just too cool !!!!
Thanks, peabody! I think so too!
Tx Jim
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Are you sure about the purchase date? I thought that B F Avery's were not built until the 40's. It would be neat to own Grandpa's tractor.
farmgirl19
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Yes, I am very sure. Even know that 2 plow mules were traded in on her, and the kids cried, because the mules were leaving to go work the rice fields in Louisiana. She was the first piece of motorized farm equipment on the family farm, when my dad was a small child.
When I came along, I rode in dad's lap on her, until I was old enough to reach the pedals myself.
I'm not sure anyone will appreciate her as much when I am gone, but she isn't going anywhere, as long as I can keep her! She and I "share a bond".
Tx Jim
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Which model is your B F Avery A,R,BF,BFW,BFD,BFS,BFH,BG or V??
farmgirl19
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There were actually 2 Avery Companies in the same era. One was Avery Farm Productions, and the other was a part of the Cleveland Tractor Company. Mine is from the Cleveland line and is the model GG. She still has her plate on her frame!
farmgirl19
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You know, it becomes confusing, and some sources say the GG wasn't in production until 1939, but my dad wasn't even 4 years old when this tractor arrived. He was a Dec. '32 baby.
So, I am not sure what to tell those of you wanting more info. I guess memories of graddad and dad could have been off, but they were both sharp as ever, until the day they died.
So, I am not sure what to tell those of you wanting more info. I guess memories of graddad and dad could have been off, but they were both sharp as ever, until the day they died.
Tx Jim
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I knew there were 2 different Avery Co's but I didn't know Avery was part of Cleveland Tractor Co.
farmgirl19
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Tx Jim; I never thought about it much, as I really am "Technologically Challenged", but one of these days, I'll go searching and see what I can find out about her particulars, from her serial number, if records still exist for that. If I find something interesting, I'll start a new thread about the Avery, so y'all will know where to be looking.
I love her, no matter, but with today's ability to search things, it could be fun!
I love her, no matter, but with today's ability to search things, it could be fun!
