Cubalaya Thread For Sharing Pics and Discussing Our Birds

[troyer]

My spangled pair at 1 year old.

 

[Jungleexplorer]

OK, but you gotta sign something that says we aren't to go to jail for using the machete

Bruce

Hey! You can take away my house, my gun, and just about anything else, but don't you dare try to take my machete away. I have survived for over 20 years exploring the jungles of Central and South America and my machete is the most valuable tool in the world to me. With it I can obtain everything I need to survive in almost any environment. Of course, not all machetes are created equal. Most machetes you can buy in this country are worthless and I would not take one if you gave it to me. I only use machetes from a special factory in Central America. The formula for their steel is as carefully guarded as the Coca Cola formula. I have used countless brands of machetes over the last 35 years and none of them come close to those made by this one factory. Okay, that is enough machete talk. I just "Pitty da Fool who try to take my machete away." (Mr.T accent).

 

[fowlsessed]

lol. Could we order from the states? I sure love a machete, good all around the farm. We were in Honduras for a few months and caught on to them there, everyone had one, and carried it! So what is this exploration age of yours? Just ONE story, maybe? lol Just sounds really, really interesting! You should have written a book.

 

[wood&feathers]

That wouldn't happen to be the Condor factory in El Salvador? I LOVE mine. I used to think the machete was a useless piece of macho "manly knife" baggage until I acquired a $25 Condor for harvesting bamboo. Very handy, awesome quality steel, puts all the other overpriced junk to shame.

It is springy tough, takes and holds an edge, and isn't so thick in the blade that it increases cutting resistance. But I digress...

 

[Jungleexplorer]

lol. Could we order from the states? I sure love a machete, good all around the farm. We were in Honduras for a few months and caught on to them there, everyone had one, and carried it! So what is this exploration age of yours? Just ONE story, maybe? lol Just sounds really, really interesting! You should have written a book.

The machetes I am talking about were originally made by La Corneta factory in El Salvador. It was blown up in the 80's by some communist guerrillas. The new company is called, Imacasa. You can find them on ebay sometimes or in army surplus stores.

Countless people have begged me to write a book. Maybe one day, the Lord willing, I will.

 

[Jungleexplorer]

That wouldn't happen to be the Condor factory in El Salvador? I LOVE mine. I used to think the machete was a useless piece of macho "manly knife" baggage until I acquired a $25 Condor for harvesting bamboo. Very handy, awesome quality steel, puts all the other overpriced junk to shame.

It is springy tough, takes and holds an edge, and isn't so thick in the blade that it increases cutting resistance. But I digress...

Sounds like the ones I am talking about. They are made in El Salvador, but by a different company. Condor is probably an offshoot of Imacasa. The legend is that the formula for their steel came over with a Spanish sword maker. All I know is that it is the best machete in the world.

 

[Jungleexplorer]

Those are nice feeders, but by my place would become a rat problem right away. I aim for all feed to be gone quickly. I used to use big old feeders but the chick killing rats changed my mind.

You know what you need? One of my super deluxe advanced model, timer driven, dual outlet, automatic feeders. They cost a little more, but you can fill them up with 200lbs of feed and leave them. They can feed measured amounts of feed up to 6 times a day. It can feed up to two different pens at once and can handle both crumbles and pellets. You can adjust feed times and amounts so that your birds will eat the food all gone at each feed time and there will none left at night for the rats to eat.

Once again, you need a masters degree in engineering to build this amazing automatic feeder.














It is amazing how fancy you can make a deer feeder, a 5 gallon bucket and some 2" PVC pipe sound!

 

[fowlsessed]

Does anyone remember that picture of a group of Cubas on tie cords in a grassy yard? I've lost it and need to show it to someone!! Please direct me to where I can find it.

 

[RachaelS]

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Wow, super cool! Thanks for posting!

 

[gallorojo]

I have an Imacasa El Salvador machete. It's nothing special to look at but far superior in performance to the American ones. I've broken a few Gerber machetes already just beheading poultry!! Chopping wood with that sort of cheap one is out if the question.