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    Truck running costs

    Hi just a thought but if the weight limit isn’t close on an 18 ton have you thought of downrating it for tax to a 15 ton class? This is quite a big saving depending on what weight you need to carry and doesn’t require any modifications only a new plate certificate
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    Straining Fence

    Watching this thread with interest as I’ve some fencing to do shortly, just wondering what people think of the best method to tie off sheep netting on the strainers so it doesn’t slip? Have used the t-gripples in the past and while they seem effective, they are costly if I can tie it properly...
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    Grain Store concrete floor

    Colour has dried different, batches were supposed to be same mix couple of months apart, same mix ex but second batch didn't go off or finish as well, even though weather was actually better for it!
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    Grain Store concrete floor

    Would you recommend no wra in the mix? And what would be the best cement to water ratio? Sorry for the questions but trying to learn why we have had variations in concrete delivered from same company, just wondering if they have unknowingly to myself cheapened it in some way.
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    Grain Store concrete floor

    Hi sorry to jump in just interested regarding the concrete mix being discussed, what’s the best mix for outside yard areas? Interested to learn about this wra and altering the mix, think some we have done previously was altered mid job but wasn’t sure
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    Today at work

    Kelpie or crossbreed?
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    Next bull for suckler herd

    Hi interesting thread, slightly off topic but the Simmental calves look great, any pictures of the bulls these are by?
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    Cattle feed barriers

    Hi just looking for opinions on the best make cattle feed barriers, to suit 15ft bays above a concrete panel wall. Options are IAE, Bateman and jourdain.
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    Bull choice for heifers

    Yea some seem to have weak and bent back legs, they do straighten over time but not that impressed in comparison to other bulls we have used
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    Bull choice for heifers

    Hi, we calve a mixture of suckers all ai to genus bulls, have had mixed results with hamlet to be honest, all turned into good quality calves but some are quite weak on the legs at birth, not a problem we have had with other breeds and cows so can only assume it is a bull related issue which has...
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    Barn conversion

    Sorry my fault I meant what paint product? Thanks
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    Barn conversion

    Buildimg conversion looks great, can I ask what were you using to paint onto the roof sheets?
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    Mini super single tyres

    Hi, just looking for the best place to buy some mini super singles, something like 435 50 19.5 with rims?
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    Concrete bay sizes

    Ah I see, was wondering as I have seen some local jobs where they just poured a big slab for a muck store etc and left it with no cuts? Wasn’t sure to be fair!
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    Concrete bay sizes

    Thanks, haven’t had chance to yet due to baling etc, is that generally what you would do when concreting big yards etc? Have some other areas to do which may be worth you quoting for, will pm you
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    Concrete bay sizes

    Thanks, think one layer should be fine, Stone will be well compacted on solid ground
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    Concrete bay sizes

    Thanks, would you recommend one or two layers of mesh for general farm traffic?
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    Concrete bay sizes

    Thanks, was thinking of dowelled joints already, don’t mind setting shutters up if it’s a better job in the long run, would you use any fibreboard or foam strips between the separate pours?
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    Concrete bay sizes

    Hi, got some concreting works to do and wondered if anyone had any advice regarding bay sizes to lay concrete. Don’t have access to a road saw to cut joints after so would I be best doing say 5m squares? Concrete will be 6 inch with mesh reinforcement, on an outside yard area. Any helpful...
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    Others: Fraser - Fraser m7

    Others: Fraser - Fraser m7 Category: Others Manufacturer: Fraser Price: £450 Condition: Used Description: Fraser roller mill for sale,good condition, 7 inch rollers. £450. Images: See the full size images for this listing on the classifieds by clicking here [SIZE=2]This...
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