Not a real mule person, but your kind consideration of your mules is refreshing. I have heard on TV about the 'horse whisperer', you are the mule whisperer'. I did have an opportunity to work with a mule pulling some smaller logs down a power line right of way. I concluded at the end of the day that the mule we were using was the smartest one of the work group.
Thank you very much for the kind words! I do try my best by my animals. And I am glad that it shows at least a little. Thank you for watching and taking time to comment. Take care.
Thanks brother! I sure appreciate you always following along with us. Means a lot. And yessir, we will def try to be safe. Thanks again and take care my friend.
Thank you sir. Logging, even as much as one tries to be safe…you still put yourself in several dangerous positions at times. You just have to be ready to move and move quick. My mules mind me pretty good tho and we’ve had lots of practice. So I don’t mind it too bad. Thanks for watching and taking time to comment. I appreciate it and have a great day!
Well I am on a roll now. The day we were using a trained mule to pull the firewood logs down a hill, the mule was actually borrowed and trained. The skid trail was mostly down, but had to cross the hill in one place. As you were talking about when going across the hill the log would roll down a little, sometimes catching the butt on a small stump or a rock. When the mule felt the jerk, he would stop, and side step up hill a foot or so. Then he would ease into the harness to see if he had cleared the butt of the obstacle. If the log moved, he would take off. Well one time the butt end caught up on a flat rock about the size of a coffee table and about 8 inches thick. When he eased back into harness he felt the rock move, he took off, and that rock come up out of the ground and slid across the ground. Like I said he previously, that mule was smarter than we were.
Yes, I’ve saw them that smart before. I’ve seen them get hung on a stump…swing sideways…and then go on. They get smart! Really smart the more you work them. So many “little” things like that they learn that most people pay no attention too. I am thankful for my mules no doubt. Thanks for sharing with me!!!
Glad you called your peavey a peavey. I have a brother in Middle Tn, says they call peaveys, cane hooks. He learned that the Cane company made peaveys so around where he lives a peavey is a cane hook.
Well, I’ve heard folks call it a “cant hook.” That’s because sawmills use them to turn “cants” on the mills. But a cant hook and peavey are actually different though. A peavey has a sharp point on the end like a spear. A cant hook does not. I’m sure ya can find an example on line. Anyway, thanks again for watching and commenting! I always enjoy hearing from people and their experiences.
Well, it’s mostly not that I trust them…but they’ve worked enough to know what a break is and don’t mind to stand when asked lol. Thank you sir for such kind words and also for always watching! I appreciate it…take care
Good job, !! You could use a winch on your log cart to lift the front of your logs up and make them pull easier. I know you probably know this but it looks like it would be a wise investment.
Thank you sir. My cart has 14 degrees of “sweep” in its uprights. So what happens, when you get all the slack out of the choker chain..and the mules tighten up..the tongue will rise. And as the mules get tighter, with the double tree mounted on top of the tongue, they’ll pull it back down which jacks the log up off the ground. And works pretty good. And if you use a cradle hitch to hitch the log with, it’ll lift it even higher. So a winch really isn’t needed. And on the real big ones, it would take a heck of a winch to really get it up enough to make it work right. I am simple type feller really. The simpler the better…I am not saying a winch wouldn’t work good, but it is more to fool with and keep up yanno. Anyway, thanks Mr Lester for taking time to comment and watch! I surely appreciate it my friend. Please swing by and watch anytime you feel like it. Take care
Getting rich buddy! 🤣🤣🤣 Shoot I had to get some new ones. My old ones was barely keeping me in and the wind out lol. Thanks for watching and commenting. Take care
Yes ma’am, they are a real good pair of young mules. They’ll just get better with age. I am thankful for them: I’ve got a pair of yearling colts I have high aspects for too! Thank you for such kind words
Awesome pair of Mules. I think you said they are 3 years old? How old were they when you got them? They seem to know all of your commands so did you train them? Back in the day I was raised in the hills of Lincoln county where my daddy used mules to farm with. We were dirt poor share croppers but it was a good life. 👍👍
Yessir they’re 3 yo this year. They’re making a good pair of logging mules. They’re still adolescents at times but all in all, they’re a fine pair and I’m glad to own them. Yes I trained them and still am training them. Lol. The training never really stops around here. It just gets to be less and less as they age. I have a pair of yearling mules I’ll be starting to work next summer/fall. Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching! Take care!
Dear Zach
Thank you for taking me along to see how you plan everything there and work with Kate and Alice
God bless you all there
Take care my friend
You are most welcome, my friend! Thank you so much
Not a real mule person, but your kind consideration of your mules is refreshing. I have heard on TV about the 'horse whisperer', you are the mule whisperer'. I did have an opportunity to work with a mule pulling some smaller logs down a power line right of way. I concluded at the end of the day that the mule we were using was the smartest one of the work group.
Thank you very much for the kind words! I do try my best by my animals. And I am glad that it shows at least a little. Thank you for watching and taking time to comment. Take care.
I grew up doing this 60+ yrs ago.. you are doing good. Gud job..!
Tha k you sir and thanks for watching
Thanks for sharing the video Zach. Nice looking logs. Kate and Alice are doing good. They'll get back in shape pretty quick. Be safe out there.
Thanks brother! I sure appreciate you always following along with us. Means a lot. And yessir, we will def try to be safe. Thanks again and take care my friend.
Those mules are trained well. Being behind when backing them up seems mighty dangerous place to be in. Great job your doing .
Thank you sir. Logging, even as much as one tries to be safe…you still put yourself in several dangerous positions at times. You just have to be ready to move and move quick. My mules mind me pretty good tho and we’ve had lots of practice. So I don’t mind it too bad. Thanks for watching and taking time to comment. I appreciate it and have a great day!
Thank you.
That was a good video.
Well done!
You’re welcome and thank you sir also! Thanks for watching and also commenting. I appreciate it. Take care
Well I am on a roll now. The day we were using a trained mule to pull the firewood logs down a hill, the mule was actually borrowed and trained. The skid trail was mostly down, but had to cross the hill in one place. As you were talking about when going across the hill the log would roll down a little, sometimes catching the butt on a small stump or a rock. When the mule felt the jerk, he would stop, and side step up hill a foot or so. Then he would ease into the harness to see if he had cleared the butt of the obstacle. If the log moved, he would take off.
Well one time the butt end caught up on a flat rock about the size of a coffee table and about 8 inches thick. When he eased back into harness he felt the rock move, he took off, and that rock come up out of the ground and slid across the ground. Like I said he previously, that mule was smarter than we were.
Yes, I’ve saw them that smart before. I’ve seen them get hung on a stump…swing sideways…and then go on. They get smart! Really smart the more you work them. So many “little” things like that they learn that most people pay no attention too. I am thankful for my mules no doubt. Thanks for sharing with me!!!
really cool videos. thanks for taking the time to share and explain
You’re most welcome! I’am glad ya enjoy them. Thanks for watching and taking time to comment. I appreciate it! Take care
Glad you called your peavey a peavey. I have a brother in Middle Tn, says they call peaveys, cane hooks. He learned that the Cane company made peaveys so around where he lives a peavey is a cane hook.
Well, I’ve heard folks call it a “cant hook.” That’s because sawmills use them to turn “cants” on the mills. But a cant hook and peavey are actually different though. A peavey has a sharp point on the end like a spear. A cant hook does not. I’m sure ya can find an example on line. Anyway, thanks again for watching and commenting! I always enjoy hearing from people and their experiences.
Heard it called a cant hook.
@@TheAppalachianWayyes. But there is a difference in a cant hook and peavey.
Great video enjoyed it 👍
Thank you and glad ya enjoyed it! Thanks for watching
I used to love trimming and limbing with chainsaw that was my job on farm
Neat! You sure love to work then that for sure. Not many folks these days know how to run a saw let alone like it lol.
They do real good for 3 year olds! And you trust them, they haven't taken off on you when standing and not tied!
Well, it’s mostly not that I trust them…but they’ve worked enough to know what a break is and don’t mind to stand when asked lol. Thank you sir for such kind words and also for always watching! I appreciate it…take care
Good job, !! You could use a winch on your log cart to lift the front of your logs up and make them pull easier. I know you probably know this but it looks like it would be a wise investment.
Thank you sir. My cart has 14 degrees of “sweep” in its uprights. So what happens, when you get all the slack out of the choker chain..and the mules tighten up..the tongue will rise. And as the mules get tighter, with the double tree mounted on top of the tongue, they’ll pull it back down which jacks the log up off the ground. And works pretty good. And if you use a cradle hitch to hitch the log with, it’ll lift it even higher. So a winch really isn’t needed. And on the real big ones, it would take a heck of a winch to really get it up enough to make it work right. I am simple type feller really. The simpler the better…I am not saying a winch wouldn’t work good, but it is more to fool with and keep up yanno. Anyway, thanks Mr Lester for taking time to comment and watch! I surely appreciate it my friend. Please swing by and watch anytime you feel like it. Take care
Good crew!
Yessir, doing our best! Thanks a bunch for watching and commenting. Take care
Must be making good money wearing them new overhauls !😅
Getting rich buddy! 🤣🤣🤣 Shoot I had to get some new ones. My old ones was barely keeping me in and the wind out lol. Thanks for watching and commenting. Take care
They feel you pick up reins and their like ok dad let’s go I’m ready to pull
Yes ma’am, they know for sure…they’re smart animals! Thank you ma’am for the kind words as always
Impressive how quietly your mules are standing with the chainsaw screeching right next to them. And they work with (voice) remote control.
Thank you sir. They’ve had their share of listening to one lol. Thank you for watching and commenting as always. Take care
They were so good when you unhooked them and told them to gee around when they got to log truck the looked so dainty stepping over the lift
Yes ma’am, they are a real good pair of young mules. They’ll just get better with age. I am thankful for them: I’ve got a pair of yearling colts I have high aspects for too! Thank you for such kind words
Awesome pair of Mules. I think you said they are 3 years old? How old were they when you got them? They seem to know all of your commands so did you train them? Back in the day I was raised in the hills of Lincoln county where my daddy used mules to farm with. We were dirt poor share croppers but it was a good life. 👍👍
Yessir they’re 3 yo this year. They’re making a good pair of logging mules. They’re still adolescents at times but all in all, they’re a fine pair and I’m glad to own them. Yes I trained them and still am training them. Lol. The training never really stops around here. It just gets to be less and less as they age. I have a pair of yearling mules I’ll be starting to work next summer/fall. Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching! Take care!
Have you participated in Mule Days in Columbia, Tennessee?
@@tomharrington1393yessir I have
Mules doing better All the time
Thank you sir! I really appreciate it. Thanks for watching and take care…
great stuff
Thank you sir and thanks for watching, and taking time to comment! Take care
Great job on video, and be safe, God bless
Thank you sir! Glad ya enjoyed it and thanks for watching! Take care my friend and god bless you as well.
There’s my girls
Yes ma’am! Having a good ole time. Hope you are doing well today. And thanks for always watching. Take care
Thank you! And thanks for watching and commenting. Take care