farmboy12
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- Kubota M4900 FEL; New Holland TC30 MMM; Ford 1620; Ford 1520 MMM; John Deere X740; John Deere 455 MMM; Craftsman 19.5hp;;;;; Antiques: 1946 John Deere B; 1951 John Deere MT; 1952 Allis Chalmers B; 1967 International 140
Hey guys, sorry I haven't been around much lately, been super busy. And to be honest, I haven't read too much in the "Haying" forum, so please bear with me if a lot of this is repetitive.
How successful have you guys been with <5 acre haying? We are more or less looking to do it for the fun, and to not have to mow the field so often. We also have a small selection of goats and cattle, and may be some more coming as the nieces are starting into some 4-H stuff.
How would you all go about this? I am completely out of the loop when it comes to haying, and need to know everything from square one. Overseed or no-till? What would be best to grow?
Also, what are some good rakes and square balers that I could use preferably with one of our triplet Fords (TC30/1520/1620) or one of the antiques (JD B, JD MT, IH 140, AC B). We do have a Kubota M4900 if need be. I think for the cutting I would like to get a sickle bar for one of the antiques, just for the fun and to give them a reason to run.
Am I missing anything else? Is what I'm trying to do reasonable? Thanks in advance for any hlp!
Kyle
How successful have you guys been with <5 acre haying? We are more or less looking to do it for the fun, and to not have to mow the field so often. We also have a small selection of goats and cattle, and may be some more coming as the nieces are starting into some 4-H stuff.
How would you all go about this? I am completely out of the loop when it comes to haying, and need to know everything from square one. Overseed or no-till? What would be best to grow?
Also, what are some good rakes and square balers that I could use preferably with one of our triplet Fords (TC30/1520/1620) or one of the antiques (JD B, JD MT, IH 140, AC B). We do have a Kubota M4900 if need be. I think for the cutting I would like to get a sickle bar for one of the antiques, just for the fun and to give them a reason to run.
Am I missing anything else? Is what I'm trying to do reasonable? Thanks in advance for any hlp!
Kyle