Best Trailer Mover

Yet at the same time, the red wagon is small enough that it can be towed by a lawn mower and maneuvered into tight spaces where larger wagons (such as a hay wagon) could never go. The area is surrounded by larger trees, and a hay wagon (my usual choice...

But simply attaching a few planks to the posts wasn't the goal. This particular DIY project has been a thorough success. I put two on each side: one near the front of the wagon (about a foot away from the front of the deck) and one right down the middle.

It's also lighter than steel by about 25 percent, so it improves mileage. This person loaded one horse into the trailer, in the very back stall, thereby placing the load behind the rear axle.

If you've used lawn mower carts in the past, share your experiences and insights on their advantages and disadvantages. While this list is not exhaustive, perhaps my thoughts can help point out some strengths and weaknesses of these carts, helping you...

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During the peak of the weather system, a particularly large storm with high winds rolled through, and while it missed my farm for the most part, it did leave behind a few calling cards.

They are perfectly sized for moving a bale of hay or a few 50-pound bags of feed. Add a basic topper to your pickup and you can haul items you need kept dry, use the truck for camping or haul small animals.

Secure and latch all trailer doors. Ensure the electrical connection is plugged in and secured. Use a snap hook or carabineer to prevent accidental opening. The right kind of tires will perform and will last longer.” Cole says to replace tires every...

Capable of picking up most any object between 3/8-inch and 4 inches in diameter, the 41⁄2-foot-long, 3- to 5-pound tool (depending on the size) requires very little pressure to operate and comes in three sizes, the better to handle the precise sorts...

If you don't compost the manure or remove it from your property and you want to spread it on a field, a manure spreader is your tool. Expected Price: The most basic harrows are available for a couple of hundred dollars.

Wood, for example, is amply available, and you can sometimes score a free building or fencing if you're willing to disassemble and haul it away. I'm personally more inclined to check casually for the other items on the list—farm budgets don't usually...

It took fuss—too much fuss. L oad At Night For Morning Delivery For the longest time, we believed it necessary to load pigs in the early morning hours to avoid overnighting them in the trailer, but once we finally tried it, we never went back to 5 a.m

Repairing stress points immediately after they occur will keep your trailer safe, prolong its life and protect your investment. However, they're more expensive to own and because aluminum is a soft metal, it can flex when heavily loaded, sometimes causing...

Sheep must be wearing USDA-approved scrapie ear tags, or if they're micro-chipped, you must have your own micro-chip reader along on the trip. If they're really tame and you're sure they won't panic, haul them loose but with a dog-type barrier screen...

Seek out one or two trailing African violets to add to your houseplant collection. Try using decorative dishes as cache pots. You'll be charmed by their unique beauty!Move your mouse over images and links for more information.Thanks to begoniacrazii,...

Firm up the potting mix around the stem and place in a high-humidity environment, just as for rooting a leaf. Removing larger, older leaves can let a lot of light down into the plant.

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Most farm trucks have receiver hitches, so you can lend your trailer to a neighbor—or rent or borrow one, in a pinch—and be good to go. They engage trailer brakes in proportion to how hard you press the brake pedal so the trailer doesn't try to keep...

Reward with a small amount of feed once they are inside to help them associate the trailer with positive reinforcement. This article was written by Anna O'Brien, D.V.M., Germantown, Md., and vetted by Lyle G.

The rose comb is bright red and sits directly in front ending in a spike. Laying begins around 5 months and continues year-round. The dark plumage helps hide the Ancona from predators.

Follow freelance writer Audrey Pavia's adventures in Southern California with a yard full of urban livestock, including horses, chickens, a Corgi and an urban barn cat. She somehow manages all these silly critters while working full-time, with no one...

This includes your smoker, bee suit, veil, a strap to tie down the hive, any screens to enclose the entrance or hive top, and a dolly, hand tractor or hive moving equipment. Maybe keep the bee suit on in the car just in case.

So pruning before the ivy starts to climb is always the best policy. You will, however, need to continue to prune the remaining ivy plant on a regular basis.Care of Boston ivy is simple.

Also, repotting large trailers to bring indoors can be achieved through cutting the large root ball in half and placing into smaller pots. I remember the tender cuttings given to me by friends that were coaxed to root and branch out.

Photo by Audrey Pavia My campsite at the competitive trail ride this past weekend. But hauling my precious cargo 90 miles each way all by myself would be another thing. Once we got deep into the trail, he repeatedly neighed to the other horses that he...

If you don't have at least one sprayer in your equipment shed, you likely will soon. Make sure replacement parts, especially seals and gaskets, are available, and follow directions when storing extras to maintain their flexibility.

Inclement weather, bored livestock and the passing of time can unite to deteriorate your fences. An ATV with a trailer is perfect for hauling large amounts of soil to the fencing site.