Fergienewbee
Well-known Member
I have what I think looks like a good crop of oats, about 1/3 acre. Assuming even a poor yield I figure I might get 8-10 bushels, too much to disc in for a fall planting. I know they will winter-kill but that's okay. I'd like to try to thresh out some by hand. I have a few questions.
1. Can I let them stand for a couple of weeks and then cut small bundles and beat them out by hand--not using a flail? Do I have to shock them to dry?
2. Are they hard to do if I make a flail?
3. Has anyone done them by hand that could offer some advice?
Larry
1. Can I let them stand for a couple of weeks and then cut small bundles and beat them out by hand--not using a flail? Do I have to shock them to dry?
2. Are they hard to do if I make a flail?
3. Has anyone done them by hand that could offer some advice?
Larry