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Originally Posted by sjarvis00 
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Originally Posted by NanaKat 
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Originally Posted by Poco Pollo 

Thanks, Cowboy.  We wanted something versatile.  Now I just need to learn how to keep it behind me and in my lane.  DH didn't have any difficulty towing it.  I'm a newbie with trailers, so I'm going to have to really watch what I'm doing.


I started pulling a trailer behind the pickup about 10 years ago.  It's sure easier to pull empty than when there are critters (cows and calves) aboard.  I've learned how to pull one with a little more confidence over the years...but still can't back one for love nor money.

Ran to town with hubby and got to visit with DGibson...he always makes me smile....enjoyed the visit Don.

Our rain for today was 1/4 inch so that makes 1.5 for the three days so far.

Chicken pens were really wet from the rain off the barn roof.  The hen run is half water half soil the full length of the run.   The teen pen  had a hog wild mud puddle right in the middle and high ground on two sides so we took two wheel barrows piled high with three year old dry bermuda hay in to cover the slop.  Will have to get some dirt in there and reslope that pen so water runs off better.   It's been so dry since the pen was built we didn't survey it correctly.   Always room for improvement.


My grandfather took me out in the pasture with the truck and trailer long before I was old enough for a DL and by the end of the day I could place a trailer anywhere that was at least 2 inches wider than the wheel wells. Just set up some cones or fence posts or use trees you'll get the hang of it pretty quick.


I thought backin a regular trailer was hard til I had to learn to back an 18 wheeler...takes a bit longer to get the hang of it, but once you do you can back anything. I learned to back up on a 90 degree turn, up hill, into a dock with 6 inches to spare on each side.


Edited by GotGame - 8/11/11 at 7:51pm

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post #8022 of 44163

We got some sprinkles throughout the day, but never enough to wet the ground. I just can't understand how the rain keeps missing us! 

Poco the trailer shouldn't give you any problems. Most of the time I even forget I am pulling one. My only advise is be very careful picking gas stations. If I need to get gas pulling the trailer I look for a place where there isnt lots of cars & won't have to back up. I have learned to back up by the barn, but when you are working with an open pasture it is pretty easy! I can't back up in a tight place, I think it is more in my head than anything. This yr I will work more on backing up the trailer. DH leaves in march for school, so it will be sink or swim time!


Edited by jcatblum - 8/11/11 at 8:51pm

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post #8023 of 44163
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Originally Posted by banjoejoe4783 

sorry for not posting in a couple days i have not read up on post to much going on right now


just whanted to let everry one know i will be taking a truck and trailer load and verry good birds from 3 to 6 mounths old  to the auction at cenerton arkansass this saterday

i will be bringing all diferant breeds i just can't take care of all of them right now so if you are going to be in north east OK on saterday then please come to the sell i have to let them go but i would love it if some could stay in your conunity hope to see some of you this saterday at cenerton  if you need directions i well be back on line latter tonight and will post then thanks for all the suport it means so much to me right now BANJO


Joe - Your inbox is full.  I can't go to the sale in Centerton on Saturday, but I can come to your place on some other day.  Here is what I'm shopping for:

Dark Cornish Cockerels or Roosters
White Rock Pullets or Hens
Barred Rock Pullets or Hens
If you have a BR cockerel or rooster with really great barring, I'd be interested.
New Hampshire Pullets or Hens
Rhode Island Red Pullets or Hens
Light Sussex Pullets
Maran Pullets or Hens
Black Ameraucanas Pullets or Hens
A Black Ameraucanas Cockerel or Rooster

post #8024 of 44163
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Originally Posted by GotGame 
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Originally Posted by sjarvis00 
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Originally Posted by NanaKat 

I started pulling a trailer behind the pickup about 10 years ago.  It's sure easier to pull empty than when there are critters (cows and calves) aboard.  I've learned how to pull one with a little more confidence over the years...but still can't back one for love nor money.

Ran to town with hubby and got to visit with DGibson...he always makes me smile....enjoyed the visit Don.

Our rain for today was 1/4 inch so that makes 1.5 for the three days so far.

Chicken pens were really wet from the rain off the barn roof.  The hen run is half water half soil the full length of the run.   The teen pen  had a hog wild mud puddle right in the middle and high ground on two sides so we took two wheel barrows piled high with three year old dry bermuda hay in to cover the slop.  Will have to get some dirt in there and reslope that pen so water runs off better.   It's been so dry since the pen was built we didn't survey it correctly.   Always room for improvement.


My grandfather took me out in the pasture with the truck and trailer long before I was old enough for a DL and by the end of the day I could place a trailer anywhere that was at least 2 inches wider than the wheel wells. Just set up some cones or fence posts or use trees you'll get the hang of it pretty quick.


I thought backin a regular trailer was hard til I had to learn to back an 18 wheeler...takes a bit longer to get the hang of it, but once you do you can back anything. I learned to back up on a 90 degree turn, up hill, into a dock with 6 inches to spare on each side.


DH is really good at backing up with trailers but his new truck has a fancy backup camera. If he tries to back up using that he is terrible.
     I hired our neighbor kid ( a big football player) to move some dirt for my gardens. He used our lawn mower and little trailer. I saw him having trouble backing up the trailer into a cornere of my perrenial border. He got off the mower and picked up the back end of the loaded trailer and moved it to where he wanted! Wish I was that strong.

Husband, 4 cats, 1 dog, LF Buff Cochins, Wheaten Ameraucanas, La Fleche, Bantam Cochins; Mottled, Buff, Partridge, Self-Blue project, Mille Fleur porject.

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post #8025 of 44163

celebrate  71 degrees and a prediction that the temps will be in the high 90s.  This will be three days in a row when the temperature didn't make it to 100+  Hallelujah!

. . . . . . . . . . Worrying does not take away tomorrow's troubles. It takes away today's peace.  author unknown
"They that are fated to be fools, have one consolation, that they are fated also to be ignorant of it. Norman MacDonald

Contact Oklahoma Dept of Ag to get your flock NPIP tested 405-522-6139
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. . . . . . . . . . Worrying does not take away tomorrow's troubles. It takes away today's peace.  author unknown
"They that are fated to be fools, have one consolation, that they are fated also to be ignorant of it. Norman MacDonald

Contact Oklahoma Dept of Ag to get your flock NPIP tested 405-522-6139
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post #8026 of 44163

Hallelujah! is right..........was wonderful yesterday, I am out and about doing things this morning before it gets hot.we have a "cool" week this week,sad when just under or at 100 is cool uh.....

God Never pauses in our moment of need. He is ever-present, moved with compassion, and sovereign in His provision.
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God Never pauses in our moment of need. He is ever-present, moved with compassion, and sovereign in His provision.
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post #8027 of 44163

trying to get a video on here sorry folks,its not working for me, this is an audio I think will make you smile. My Emma loves calling the chickens...... let me know if it wont work for you
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z85/okiechick57/th_SAM_2555.jpg


Edited by okiechick57 - 8/12/11 at 6:14am
God Never pauses in our moment of need. He is ever-present, moved with compassion, and sovereign in His provision.
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post #8028 of 44163

Okiechick, that is adorable!!  Thanks for starting my day off with a chuckle.

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post #8029 of 44163
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Originally Posted by Poco Pollo 
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Originally Posted by banjoejoe4783 

sorry for not posting in a couple days i have not read up on post to much going on right now


just whanted to let everry one know i will be taking a truck and trailer load and verry good birds from 3 to 6 mounths old  to the auction at cenerton arkansass this saterday

i will be bringing all diferant breeds i just can't take care of all of them right now so if you are going to be in north east OK on saterday then please come to the sell i have to let them go but i would love it if some could stay in your conunity hope to see some of you this saterday at cenerton  if you need directions i well be back on line latter tonight and will post then thanks for all the suport it means so much to me right now BANJO


Joe - Your inbox is full.  I can't go to the sale in Centerton on Saturday, but I can come to your place on some other day.  Here is what I'm shopping for:

Dark Cornish Cockerels or Roosters
White Rock Pullets or Hens
Barred Rock Pullets or Hens
If you have a BR cockerel or rooster with really great barring, I'd be interested.
New Hampshire Pullets or Hens
Rhode Island Red Pullets or Hens
Light Sussex Pullets
Maran Pullets or Hens
Black Ameraucanas Pullets or Hens
A Black Ameraucanas Cockerel or Rooster


i have wite rock pullets lite/split susexs pullets /black copper maran pullets /i have bantam BRs with great baring

VILLAMIL FARMS -- we have to manny breeds to list here please check out my BYC page
"you never have enufe chickens there is allways room one one more "
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VILLAMIL FARMS -- we have to manny breeds to list here please check out my BYC page
"you never have enufe chickens there is allways room one one more "
proud member of the NPIP # 3139
like VILLAMIL FARMS on facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Villamil-Farms/169244439826127
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post #8030 of 44163
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Originally Posted by okiechick57 

trying to get a video on here sorry folks,its not working for me, this is an audio I think will make you smile. My Emma loves calling the chickens...... let me know if it wont work for you
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z85/okiechick57/th_SAM_2555.jpg


Just too cute...Loved it!

LF: Col W., Cochins. Projects: Blue CW, Birchen W.  B: OEGB, Rosecomb, d'Anvers.

"Speak kind words; hear kind echos."  "When you get to your wit's end, you'll find God lives there."  

"Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret." 

Fabric Temptress - http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3104712#p3104712
 

 

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LF: Col W., Cochins. Projects: Blue CW, Birchen W.  B: OEGB, Rosecomb, d'Anvers.

"Speak kind words; hear kind echos."  "When you get to your wit's end, you'll find God lives there."  

"Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret." 

Fabric Temptress - http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3104712#p3104712
 

 

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