Posted by charles todd on August 30, 2011 at 21:06:33 from (205.242.95.142):
The grass hay production in Louisiana (like Texas) was poor at best this year. A friend row-crop farmer let us cut and bale his Milo stalks. The following pictures are of the experience. We had to move the bales 14 miles to the farm.
We had 3 trucks and trailers going. We moved right at 300 bales total. We had a 1 ton w/ 33' trip axle, 3/4 ton w/ 20'+5' pop-up dove, and my 1/2 ton w/ 20' moving the bales out of the field and to the farm.
Field we cut and baled.
Staging bales for loading
Moving 11 twine wrapped 5x4's. (straps removed for unloading)
Moving 10 new wrapped 5 1/2' x 4's (maybe 6'x4'?) (Not finished strapping)
Cows checking out the Milo. They seem to enjoy!
It's not grass, but serviceable. We are feeding hay in August due to poor pastures due to drought. They seem to prefer the milo to the spring hay we baled.
The bales were a little more delicate than conventional hay. We had to be careful moving, loading, hauling, and unloading them. The picture of the cattle eating from the trailer was one that "blew up" while unloading. Hopefully this will get us through the winter.
Enjoy!
CT
This post was edited by charles todd at 21:07:23 08/30/11.
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