Farming with Horses: Mowing Hay with the Belgian Team & Fixing Mowing Machine

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  • Опубликовано: 2 ноя 2024

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  • @richardgreen7811
    @richardgreen7811 3 года назад +9

    Boy does this take me back. My Grandfather owned 40 acres in Kentucky. He and my Grandmother raised 4 children during the entire depression, and they never wanted for anything. He farmed with two mules and had a full compliment of implements like the one's You are using. In 1949 (the year I was born) he bought a Ford 8N tractor. He modified the mule-drawn implements to be pulled by the tractor, but kept the mules for cultivation on certain crops (like tobacco) when they became tall. In 1961, when I was 12, I would help him on the farm by operating the implements as he drove the tractor. I have many miles on that cutting mower. I also operated the hay rake behind the tractor. The manure spreader and hay bailer he could operate alone. Man how I hated stacking those 60 lb bales on the trailer.

  • @keithallsebrook2797
    @keithallsebrook2797 3 года назад +5

    Love watching ! Brings back memories from my childhood. I grew up in a mennonite community. We used percheron horses. I use to love hop on the backs of the big black horses when they were grazing . That's hard work! I so admire you keeping this way of farming alive.

  • @jerryjarrell2373
    @jerryjarrell2373 3 года назад +5

    Thank's for sharing Jim you are a busy man love the videos stay safe and God bless

  • @marianstroup1
    @marianstroup1 3 года назад

    What a trio ya'll are! Love all the big drafts. Good, solid, easy tempered horses. Love them so much.

  • @markloomis1415
    @markloomis1415 3 года назад +1

    Love your dedication to the draft horses! My grandfather had a team of black percherons and worked them every day to the point that they were tuff as nails. They always impressed me with how strong they were. I had a small dairy farm when I was in my 20's and eventually found out there wasn't any money in making milk but I was pretty good at making hay. I would follow the weather forecast and would usually cut hay in the rain and it would stay nice and green for at least a couple days. Then when you finally get some sun the hay was already down and ready to rake!

  • @dianerobillard1044
    @dianerobillard1044 3 года назад +1

    Loved watching the horses mowing hay. Could almost smell it! Thanks for sharing.

  • @kimfleury
    @kimfleury 3 года назад +3

    I worked at the city school today. Sure wish these kids could spend summers on working farms and pitch in a bit. I don't think people are meant to live cramped up together in boxes. It's like Abraham and his nephew Lot. I'm grateful to be able to unwind by listening to and watching your videos ❤️

    • @WorkingHorsesWithJim
      @WorkingHorsesWithJim  3 года назад +3

      Thanks for watching. You have a tough job! Glad the vids help you unwind. Our daughter Trudy is a teacher and we know it is a very challenging job. You are right, kids need room to move and work does a person good too

  • @phmoffett
    @phmoffett 3 года назад

    My dad would have loved your channel. He farmed with mules. Great camera work. Lots goes in to the making of just one video and its hard to really appreciate all you do. Thank you.

  • @johnnytyson8645
    @johnnytyson8645 3 года назад +1

    Loved it i don't think most people appreciate the work put in on horses i do thank you jim. God bless yoy and your work . One more great show by the way when you was harnessjng lady bill they looked like just another day at office

  • @railroadman57
    @railroadman57 3 года назад +1

    Splendid Video Jim I always enjoy your fine content cutting , raking , and baling Hay was one of my favorite jobs here on the farm with our Shires thank you for posting your wonderful videos God Bless you all .

  • @gastoncannon4710
    @gastoncannon4710 3 года назад +1

    Good afternoon, Jim, what some great hay you are cutting, love watching you work those beautiful animals. Those breakdowns do show up at the worst time. Kinda like the old saying, “Sometimes you’re the windshield, sometimes you’re the bug”! Lol. Keep on keeping on, and have a good day. 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @stevesedgwick5789
    @stevesedgwick5789 3 года назад

    That machine cuts really well. Horses were great as usual

  • @markevanger4791
    @markevanger4791 3 года назад +1

    Enjoy the response from the horses and how well you care for them. They seem happy to work because they are treated very well.

  • @caroledwards3465
    @caroledwards3465 3 года назад +6

    The sound of the cutter reminds me of my grand mothers treadle sewing machine it was a Singer sewing machine ,funny how sound remind you of days long ago ....keep safe and well best wishes to everyone ,from Carol and Sue from the North Norfolk coast UK

    • @johnking8679
      @johnking8679 3 года назад +1

      It reminds me when we lived in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) in Africa. We had a small store where we had 3 tailors who used treacle Singer sewing machines to make and sell clothing to the local populace !! Wonderful memories !!

    • @johnking8679
      @johnking8679 3 года назад +1

      TREADLE !!

  • @larrykerr7712
    @larrykerr7712 3 года назад +9

    Excellent video.You can almost smell the fresh cut hay and horse sweat.

  • @richardransom7391
    @richardransom7391 3 года назад

    I grew up in AR and as a toddler when I was introduced to a pair of Belgium/Morgan mix team Uncle Charlie and his mom Aunt May both the most loving horse's ever. I'd ride their hoves and they clop with total care I never and remembered ever getting my legs over their backs (but did ride them both). As kid they drop there head so I could get up on their backs 😄 I left AR in my late teens but that team always loved to work hard and to loved to love me and granddad. Some bonds are real gifts from God.

  • @angiered4396
    @angiered4396 3 года назад

    I appreciate everything u do. I love how your trained horses get water and automatically go to there stalls, it's phenomenal to watch them. One other thing your older but so am i but i do like your arms when your workin, they are pretty tone for us old folks-hope the wife appreciates them also 😁😁😁😁

  • @jimfreyne
    @jimfreyne 3 года назад

    You have a good day too Jim. Thank you.

  • @Donniebwalker
    @Donniebwalker 3 года назад

    First time I've watched your video
    I love it
    I saw the one where your daughter's was feeding the horses and helping with hauling wood . A + Great show
    Your daughter's act like they didn't mine helping Great family video

  • @charleyherron430
    @charleyherron430 3 года назад +1

    Love the videos so much. Worked with mules as a child with my dad. Takes me back to those days. Thanks so much for sharing.

  • @peteacher52
    @peteacher52 3 года назад +2

    Sickle bar mowers cut the grass to its full length while some rotaries and the forage harvesters chop it into shorter lengths. What is best depends on the intended use of the end product. The speed of horses gives ground nesting birds a better chance of escape and the mower likely pass over the eggs or small chicks. Great video!

  • @555aaappp
    @555aaappp 3 года назад

    Thank you and your family for sharing, may the good lord continue to bless you.

  • @andreas515c2
    @andreas515c2 3 года назад

    Hi Jim, nice video showing the Belgians pulling the mower. Farm on, Andreas

  • @thirzapeevey2395
    @thirzapeevey2395 3 года назад +1

    Nice to see a 100+ year old mower still working and still putting up hay.

  • @johnwinden8511
    @johnwinden8511 3 года назад

    Jim, thank you for taking the time to produce such interesting and information videos. Moving the camera around for the different perspectives makes for good watching. I’m sure that cuts into your production and can try your patience some times. I live in western Washington so I’ve been in the woods all my life so your farm life I find fascinating.
    Keep up the good work and again, thank you.
    John

  • @marvinrathke3640
    @marvinrathke3640 3 года назад +1

    This video brought back pleasant memories from my childhood when my dad or grandmother would cut hay with our Belgians Jerry and Shorty. Shorty was always content with letting Jerry pull most of the load. Shorty however was great for cultivating the garden with a cultivator like the one you used to cultivate between your corn rows recently. My dad would let me lead him between the rows.

  • @williamlewis8741
    @williamlewis8741 3 года назад +2

    thanks jim for this video. unexpected breakdowns are a bother but you dealt with it with grace and efficiency cheers

  • @MoonFireGypsy
    @MoonFireGypsy 3 года назад +1

    Very cool to watch, thanks so much for all of your hard work and awesome videos.

  • @Cornishaich
    @Cornishaich 3 года назад

    Love it, thanks again. We used to rivet the blades on the cutter bars and carried at least two spares. We spent an hour of a morning mending and changing blades, The finger bar mowers were pulled with a tractor back then.

    • @WorkingHorsesWithJim
      @WorkingHorsesWithJim  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching Harry, yes repairing and maintenance sure takes time
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  • @randybutler4772
    @randybutler4772 3 года назад

    Beautiful hay Jim. Thank you for sharing.

  • @bombardier3qtrlbpsi
    @bombardier3qtrlbpsi 3 года назад +1

    Great job thanks for sharing.
    I cut hay with a John Deere D and a No. 5 John Deere Mower on it. Brings back good memories.

  • @jon.landry47
    @jon.landry47 3 года назад +1

    You accomplish so much and make it look so easy, I’m amazed.

  • @klauskarbaumer6302
    @klauskarbaumer6302 3 года назад

    You never seem to run out of interesting places for your camera
    As to the action itself, mowing hay with the horses is one of the most rewarding things one can do on the farm, even when little mishaps occur. Been there, done it, often. Very nice stand of grass you have there.
    I wish I could cut the hay yet, but my red clover mixed with the brome isn't ready yet, and we had so much rain- 15 days in May alone- with more on the way the next couple of days, that I just do not want to risk it. Then ground was way too damp, too.

    • @WorkingHorsesWithJim
      @WorkingHorsesWithJim  3 года назад

      Wow, you must be getting all the rain, it's dry here. Surprised to hear you haven't been able to cut yet, you are usually so far ahead of us in everything

  • @wallacefoulkes3514
    @wallacefoulkes3514 3 года назад

    My grandpa farmed with horses. He put some hay in the barn too soon and it burned to the ground. All his friends got together and they raised a new barn. There was only one draft horse on the farm when I was old enough to visit it. They used her to pull the stone boat doing chores in the farmstead.

    • @WorkingHorsesWithJim
      @WorkingHorsesWithJim  3 года назад

      Thanks for sharing the memories, great that the community got together and helped raise a new barn

  • @edcrego396
    @edcrego396 3 года назад

    very nice thanks for sharing your hard working days God Bless

  • @louisecassidy5991
    @louisecassidy5991 3 года назад

    Earthy! I could almost smell the fresh mown hay from Australia.

  • @michaelsavage4414
    @michaelsavage4414 3 года назад

    Gotta say, I love that opening song!

  • @woodchuck1946
    @woodchuck1946 3 года назад

    Enjoyable video. You horses and cattle will eat well this winter.

  • @impunitythebagpuss
    @impunitythebagpuss 3 года назад

    Gotta say, your hay looks great...bet your critters love it!

  • @danamelby4090
    @danamelby4090 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing! Hay is early here also grass has really taken off fast we are from new london wi they have been cutting first crop a few weeks ago!

  • @georgeleray5657
    @georgeleray5657 3 года назад +1

    Good job jim nice thick hay this year.

  • @8tomtoms8
    @8tomtoms8 3 года назад

    Love your videos, Jim!!! Your horses are beautiful, expertly trained animals. So nice for you not having to wear ear plugs all of the time to protect your ears from loud engines. Hope the rain holds off for you.

  • @stanhensley3082
    @stanhensley3082 3 года назад

    You have one heck of a crop of hay. As a kid on the farm a big crop meant long days in the hay field. Kind-of a good news bad news thing.Lots hay for the cold 🥶 winter but lots of work in hot 🥵 summer. Thanks.

  • @harvydeborahpyke615
    @harvydeborahpyke615 3 года назад +3

    All went well despite having to stop for repairs, tomorrow is always another day.

  • @pehines57
    @pehines57 3 года назад

    Good looking stand of hay

  • @WhiteShouldersFarmstead
    @WhiteShouldersFarmstead 3 года назад

    Very much enjoy watching your videos.

  • @rottiman100
    @rottiman100 3 года назад

    Therapeutic viewing at it's finest. Really enjoyable.

  • @pascalquignon1895
    @pascalquignon1895 3 года назад

    Bien cordialement, Best regards from France

  • @margaretporkolab7166
    @margaretporkolab7166 3 года назад

    I really enjoyed this video. Thank you.

  • @rangepro
    @rangepro 3 года назад +2

    Fabulous!!

  • @PedroJimenez-jq7tp
    @PedroJimenez-jq7tp 3 года назад

    Hi I just want to let you know that I like your videos keep up the good work God bless you and your family

  • @kevinallen8072
    @kevinallen8072 3 года назад

    Love videos, my Dad had horses and used an old horse draw mower like you'res. It a yard ornament now no live stock anymore. And they switched to tractors with 3 point mowers.

  • @garyarmstrong4597
    @garyarmstrong4597 3 года назад +3

    ...only thing that is missing is the smell of the new cut grass and also the drying out of the mowed grass. Just hope for your sake you wing it pass the weather. Btw yes there was too much wind to fly the drone. Cheers 🥂

  • @sueupham2519
    @sueupham2519 3 года назад +1

    Awesome job,,and great views,,,and fixed it like a pro

  • @br927
    @br927 3 года назад +4

    I know all about this hay & weather business! What's the weather, 40% chance of rain- So that's 60% that it won't , mow hay down!! That's what an old guy told me lot's of times! BUT mostly if it's 40 you get a shower sometime or another!! How's the mats working? every time your working on the cutter bar, I say Fingers!!

    • @duanebolen8359
      @duanebolen8359 3 года назад

      Yes an you always mow hay with the growing of the moon for more hay growth

    • @WorkingHorsesWithJim
      @WorkingHorsesWithJim  3 года назад

      The mat is working pretty well so far

  • @fernlintner65
    @fernlintner65 3 года назад

    Wonderful! Cant wait for the next!

  • @judyengland2615
    @judyengland2615 3 года назад

    Thanks for sharing

  • @jaredenders4981
    @jaredenders4981 3 года назад

    Excellent video very enjoyable.

  • @1TsuNami
    @1TsuNami 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for taking us along. All the camera work takes time out of your day, but we sure enjoy it. 💕. Do certain teams work better for different tools, or are they all pretty universal?

    • @WorkingHorsesWithJim
      @WorkingHorsesWithJim  3 года назад +1

      There are some horses that work better on some equipment, but they will all do the job.

  • @karikallio2864
    @karikallio2864 3 года назад +2

    👍👍👍on teillä mahtavat hevoset

  • @steveadams99708
    @steveadams99708 3 года назад

    Another great video. Love the smell of new-mown hay. Have you ever considered a team of mules? Thanks for sharing - hope the weather holds.

    • @WorkingHorsesWithJim
      @WorkingHorsesWithJim  3 года назад

      No, I'm a horse man but Brenda is always trying to talk me into mules.

  • @megbirney8612
    @megbirney8612 3 года назад +1

    That is such an illustration of how you are supposed to mow. Well done! I have to admit mowing machines scare me with the cutting blade right there. Not mention, I am a lousy mechanic and doing that repair would have taken me forever and no mowing would have been done that morning. Question do you have problems with biting flies as you work?

    • @WorkingHorsesWithJim
      @WorkingHorsesWithJim  3 года назад

      Yes from time to time we have a lot of black flies. They haven't been too bad this year so far.

  • @ericlakota6512
    @ericlakota6512 3 года назад

    Thats one of the great things of horse farming simple macheanery i live on a farm and havent ben in a field yet this year i spend all my time wrenching on broken stuff dad and workers destroy macheanery or its just stuff gets old and i half to rip the machean half apart for a 3$ seal

  • @AndyTheCornbread
    @AndyTheCornbread 3 года назад +2

    Man this was the year for breakdowns for us too. Everything from broken accumulators to busted shackles to you name it. We did get somewhere between 1,500 and 2,000 bales into the barns though in the end and I won't be doing more until Monday / Tuesday time frame and after that I will be done with grass hay for the horses for the year and only have cow hay left to do.
    What kind of hay are you putting up? Some of the pictures looked like maybe orchard grass but then some of the pictures looked leafier with taller thinner heads like maybe a smooth brome mixed in with the orchard grass?
    The field we just got hay from here was orchard grass, ryegrass, and fescue. The field we will do next week is orchard grass, timothy and smooth brome.
    Edited: because I forgot to ask, Do you have some kind of PTO fore cart to run a baler off a horse team or does somebody with a tractor help you with that part?

    • @WorkingHorsesWithJim
      @WorkingHorsesWithJim  3 года назад +1

      Mostly Timothy, clover, June grass, Reed canary grass- a mixture, with others as well. I do have a forecart that I can use to bale with the horses, but most of the time I use the tractor. Happy haying!

  • @angiered4396
    @angiered4396 3 года назад

    Well in between pausing your videos im communicating with my young adult son about his very soon arrival of his son. There is truly zen/therapy/calmness that helps me simultaneously from your videos. Maybe someone needs to incorporate your videos into therapy ?????

    • @WorkingHorsesWithJim
      @WorkingHorsesWithJim  3 года назад

      Glad it could help with distraction of a stressful time, been there, done that! Hope all is well with your family

  • @willbass2869
    @willbass2869 3 года назад

    Just wondering if you have considered running your cow herd through part of the hay field for a quick 'flash graze' so as to set back the growth just a little bit?
    That might help stagger growth so that not all hay ground needs to be mowed at same time.
    Granted, the hay on the grazed portion might be a little stemmy at a later date but you get a bit of safety. Kinda like your choice of early and late season corn.
    I don't know how long you keep the calves but if you sell at weaning you probably don't have as great a need for high quality (dairy) hay. Old
    brood cows can chew through some rougher hay.
    Has the quack grass bounced back from the cultivation?

  • @brucerushing2363
    @brucerushing2363 3 года назад

    Great job !🐴

  • @steveporter3929
    @steveporter3929 3 года назад +1

    What do you use for fly control (on the horses. Lol)when you are working your teams?

  • @kh2140
    @kh2140 3 года назад

    How often do you have equipment breakdowns?

  • @gonzokompadre
    @gonzokompadre 3 года назад

    when I was a young pup we had a sickle bar mower on a 36 Farmall...the knives were attached to the bar with rivets...what a nightmare. (knives never break near the barn do they?)

  • @pamclift5446
    @pamclift5446 3 года назад +1

    Do you gather all your needed hay? Or do you have to buy more?

  • @jerryjarrell2373
    @jerryjarrell2373 3 года назад +1

    Jim do you ever take your horses to pulls I would love to watch a video of that I watch a lot on RUclips

  • @anthonyvise6001
    @anthonyvise6001 3 года назад +2

    just curious how you liked the balage last year ?? If my memory is correct your neighbor wrapped it

  • @arkiefyler
    @arkiefyler 3 года назад +5

    Yeah, those GPS guided tractors are interesting, but not nearly as amazing has your horses!! It is obvious that you have their respect and trust! All of you seem to be well trained and make a great team!
    I was a bit concerned when you worked on that mower without turning off the "power"!! 😝

  • @jasonbernique5884
    @jasonbernique5884 3 года назад

    I was just wondering, what’s the purpose of the black squares beside the horses eyes. Great videos thanks

    • @willbass2869
      @willbass2869 3 года назад +1

      Those are 'blinders' (or 'blinkers'). Piece of gear to obscure peripheral vision horse so they dont get spooked by something to the side.
      Many farmers don't utilize them, espec.on well worked teams.

  • @warrenfromga9945
    @warrenfromga9945 3 года назад

    Nice video Jim. What kind of grass is that? I don't think we have that in south GA.

    • @WorkingHorsesWithJim
      @WorkingHorsesWithJim  3 года назад

      it's a mixture of grasses, Timothy ,reed canary grass, June grass and native grasses

  • @mcrickyd32
    @mcrickyd32 3 года назад +1

    How is the horse stall mat working out?

  • @russclark3666
    @russclark3666 3 года назад

    Jim, I may ask you a question question. Do you do prevention services on your quipment? I know you are very busy but would like to see you show us this

  • @steveporter3929
    @steveporter3929 3 года назад

    I have only ever had Belgians. In your opinion, since you are experienced with both, what are the pros and cons of Belgians vs. Percherons? Strengths and weaknesses of both breeds.

  • @gunter446
    @gunter446 3 года назад +2

    Afternoon Jim an family, always wondered where do you find all the gear for the horses, not sure what they call it, but all the leather straps an such for pulling?

    • @duanebolen8359
      @duanebolen8359 3 года назад +1

      That’s called harnes

    • @gunter446
      @gunter446 3 года назад

      @@duanebolen8359 Thank you, been getting very forgetful in my old age. Seems I find myself struggling to remember things

    • @duanebolen8359
      @duanebolen8359 3 года назад +2

      @@gunter446 that’s ok
      When I’m telling someone something I also forget things
      It’s hell getting old 👍

    • @sueheaman7186
      @sueheaman7186 3 года назад +1

      @@duanebolen8359 I call it the “ Sometimers Disease”: sometimes you remember and sometimes you don’t 🤣🤠

    • @duanebolen8359
      @duanebolen8359 3 года назад +1

      @@sueheaman7186 that’s for sure

  • @strawvillecabin7211
    @strawvillecabin7211 3 года назад

    Another big thumbs up. Awesome video

  • @rodneyskinner7741
    @rodneyskinner7741 3 года назад

    New subscriber, enjoy your channel!

  • @ИсламХаджиев-ж5п
    @ИсламХаджиев-ж5п 3 года назад +1

    👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @angiered4396
    @angiered4396 3 года назад

    How many acres do u take care of with the horses ???

  • @bobanmilosevic3897
    @bobanmilosevic3897 3 года назад +1

    👍🙂

  • @susanneericsson3871
    @susanneericsson3871 3 года назад

    Did you see The mouse at 07 00! 😃

  • @darrellblair1162
    @darrellblair1162 3 года назад

    jim can you tell me how much a two horse wagon cost

  • @battya0914
    @battya0914 3 года назад

    Hi! how much can you mow with horses a day?

  • @nathanburgess4928
    @nathanburgess4928 3 года назад

    👍👍

  • @gantengmubazir7954
    @gantengmubazir7954 3 года назад

    👍😉

  • @cristicristian3390
    @cristicristian3390 3 года назад +1

    👍🐎

  • @brucerazor5202
    @brucerazor5202 3 года назад

    I ran heavy equipment my whole life and would trade it all for your piece and quit

  • @rcclassiccrawlers4368
    @rcclassiccrawlers4368 3 года назад

    I bet that takes a bit of practice being able to steer those horses the way you want them to go.

  • @yusufzandarov5123
    @yusufzandarov5123 3 года назад

    👍👍👍👍✋✋🇰🇿🇰🇿🇰🇿

  • @TheBcrug
    @TheBcrug 3 года назад

    Did not like finding the baby deer in the tall grass when mowing. They won't move a muscle.

  • @robertdonaldson6584
    @robertdonaldson6584 3 года назад

    My late uncle lost one pinky finger.

  • @swawwes
    @swawwes 3 года назад

    Grüße an RUclips " Werbung = Daumen nach unten"