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I thought I heard that the bridge down at Quechee was damaged. Is that right? That canyon is 150 feet deep I bet. Where’s Gilead Brook in relation to your place Carl? I don’t recall even seeing it. Best of luck and hope the flooding didn’t dmage your operation. From hot (93F) and dry (no rain at all since July 24) Idaho.

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If you chose the right sheep breed, you could allow them to graze AND provide milk for growing your pigs until the orchard is up to speed. At least it’s an indirect way of raising your pigs on the bluegrass

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I second Robert’s comment – we’re thinking of you all. Hoping it’s a miss but wanting you all to be safe!

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Russel – could you glue up some dimensional lumber to get your size and then shape it (essentially laminated).

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Hi Denise,
I always think of the quote “there’s something about the outside of a horse that’s good for the inside of a man (or woman)”. If draft animal power is your passion and what makes you look forward to each new day, that is enough. Be pleased that you have found your passion – too many go through life without one and may even envy those who have found their own. Lane makes a good point about language and your passion/exuberance for the hinge you love may be interpreted as demeaning to the listener.

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I am getting so tired of this BS with NAIS, traceability or what have you. I just picked up 2 bull calves today and, as usual, have to go into Washington state to get them and thus require a brand inspection (on a calf not yet born or branded when the inspection is done). No papers – no resale. It’s a pain for everyone involved and requires me to contact the WA brand inspectors office to inform them of my intent to purchase calves so that they can schedule a trip to inspect …… for $8. Wow. This is going through the motions and I can’t see any benefit from their enhanced systems when you’re talking about operations with thousands and thousands of animals. Got to go bang my head on the wall for a minute!

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Pendleton in mid September is the Pendleton Roundup time!

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Hi Andy – this is what I ran across that specifically listed bird/chicken manure but they also appear to be rare occurences.

The following is a list of uncommon and rare horse diseases.
http://www.greenhorn-horse-facts.com/horse-diseases.html

Histoplasmosis – this disease is caused by spores found in contaminated soil. Contamination occurs from the dung of chickens, birds and bats. Most infected horses will suffer only a mild respiratory illness.

Cryptococcus – a fungal disease that is acquired by inhalation. This fungus usually grows well in chicken, pigeon and bird dung. Infection will start in the nasal cavity and pass through to the lower respiratory tract, where it causes pneumonia

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@Donn Hewes 28442 wrote:

they won’t be the only ones. DH

Not if the hydrofrackers have their way – they’re out here lobbying the Idaho legislature now – pitching natural gas as the clean energy source. Luckily, the industry is exempt from the Clean Water Act thanks to the Haliburton Rule and D. Cheney.

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Uncle Joe could probably tell us if that was an excerpt from the Les Barden video (I assume it was). The part I saw, Les did a great job pointing out the value of the D-ring in maintaining appropriate right angle of pull on collar/hames regardless of what’s happening back at the end of the traces.

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He does it on his own – he’s a crowd pleaser/flirt.

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So no horses? Ranger (off horse) always has a big sloppy one ready for someone.

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@Tim Harrigan 28364 wrote:

Andy, how about a ramp and a bucket on a frame with a wheel on the front and two handles in back? 🙂

Like a combo “fresno + spud digger”?

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Thanks for the update! Do you have a postal address for Wes – we’ll send him a get well. You can PM me if that’s better. Thanks.

BTW – Wes mentioned it was “hard to cowboy” with a busted hip although he did it for over a year and a half. I’d say he “cowboyed up” big time. The Duke would be proud!

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Hey Douglas,

I don’t know if you’ve scrolled through the pictures on here but there are some hitch carts and logging arches in there (although right now it’s a highly disorganized mass of photos).

Geoff

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