Top 10 worst ever farm inventions.

[glasshouse]

Haven't got a picture just now, but if you cut 2 holes diametrically opposite on the sides of the lid. One for your finger to go in and the other for the spray to come out. That way you can use it without removing the lid, and safe to put in your pocket.

Think how many fewer tins of spray u would need if they made them that way?

 

[glasshouse]

We still do it, one of the first things I was taught when I started helping on the farm was... cut the string by the knot on the short side, grab the knots and pull, less string to pull round the bale. Every string was hung over the rail the large double doors of the barn were latched to, and carefully tied up when there was an amount like in my picture, which incidentally I only took a couple of weeks ago.
I remember his comment when he saw big round bales for the first time. "They'll never catch on, how can you handle um"

I remember someone saying that tramlines would nevrr catch on.

 

[borderterribles]

Funny isn't it, it was allways cut side down and cut side facing out with everyone I've worked for.

Same here!

 

[Sharpy]

Same here!

Cut side down, all the way to the roof.

 

[Netherfield]

We were told 'cut side up so they can breathe'

 

[JWL]

Whereas we were told cut side down and out as they'd weather better and soak up less on the floor

 

[borderterribles]

Whereas we were told cut side down and out as they'd weather better and soak up less on the floor

Plus the cut edge is usually firmer and more square , for loading and stack building.

 

[JWL]

It looks really tidy to see a hay lorry with fresh bales on leaving the farm with just ends and cut edges showing

 

[FonterraFarmer]

Plus the cut edge is usually firmer and more square , for loading and stack building.

Who baled your hay? Do you spread salt or sodium chloride on your hay?

 

[TomD]

Farm marketplace

 

[Lili]

Haven't got a picture just now, but if you cut 2 holes diametrically opposite on the sides of the lid. One for your finger to go in and the other for the spray to come out. That way you can use it without removing the lid, and safe to put in your pocket.

Sounds great idea. Is it possible to have a picture and simple instructions for non-tech people please? I would be very grateful as I always seem to land up with footspray all over the inside of my coat pockets.

 

[Paddington]

Haven't got a picture just now, but if you cut 2 holes diametrically opposite on the sides of the lid. One for your finger to go in and the other for the spray to come out. That way you can use it without removing the lid, and safe to put in your pocket.

Tried this tonight with a hole on the top for me finger and one for the nozzle with the rearing tup and it worked. For some reason I need to crook my little finger as if having tea with her ladyship.

 

[Robigus]

Farm marketplace

You'll get put on pre-mod!

 

[Pilgrimmick]

You'll get put on pre-mod!

Is that good or bad?

 

[glasshouse]

It looks really tidy to see a hay lorry with fresh bales on leaving the farm with just ends and cut edges showing

When does tidiness become OCD?

 

[JWL]

When does tidiness become OCD?

Very Quickly

 

[smcapstick]

Farm marketplace

Oof!

 

[Pilgrimmick]

When does tidiness become OCD?

OCD nooooooo please

CDO


In alphabetical order! Not that I am pedantic or obsessive!

 

[Roy_H]

They were 4ft wide, 4ft high and about 7ft long. Not tight, looked like a loaf of bread.
I suspect hesston took the concept and bettered it somewhat

Actually they were 5 X 5 X 8. Bigger than a Hesston but of course no where near as dense .
Tractor requirements - 50-70 HP at PTO 540 rpm.
Bale dimensions:
Length 8 Ft (2.43m)
Height 5ft (1.52m)
Width 5ft (1.52m)
Weight/Dry Straw 254 - 356 kg
Dry Hay 457 - 711 kg

 

[glasshouse]

OCD nooooooo please

CDO


In alphabetical order! Not that I am pedantic or obsessive!

Compulsive disorder?