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In this video I talk about making a round bale feeder out of an old snowmobile trailer that I was previously using for firewood. We were feeding the cows two and three times a day and are looking to just put a whole bale out on pasture for them to feed off. The challenge is keeping the cows from knocking the bale off the trailer as well as keeping the bale off the ground so it stays dry. Music: www.bensound.com
Cattle Round Bale Feeder on Wheels
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In this video, I talk about the Pasture Overseeding Mix I plan to plant in my current cow pasture over an area that was overgrown brush just last year before I mowed it down with the brush hog. Although the area is starting to grow back with some weeds, it seems that now is a great opportunity to get some good grass growing for the cows. Some products we use in this video are: GroundWork Pasture Overseeder Mix Scott's manual spin broadcast seeder. Music: www.bensound.com
Cow Pasture Seeding with GroundWork Pasture Overseeder Mix
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In this video, I talk about changing out the bucket clamp extension and installing the rock rake implement on the CAT 931 traxcavator crawler. I talk about what the plans are for the piece of woods we are working in and capture driving through the woods ripping up the ground in an attempt to move some rocks, roots and old stumps. Music: www.bensound.com
CAT 931 – Installing Rock Rake Implement Trail Work
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In this video, I discuss what we use on our Highland cows to protect against parasites such as ticks, fleas and lice. We show the product we use, how much to apply and how we handle our cows in order to safely apply the treatment to their backs. We measure out 40mL of ivermectin and apply it to the cows back between the head and the tail. In order to get the cows in a position where we can pour it on them, we lure them into the chute in the coral and apply it while they are distracted by a treat.
Cow Parasite Treatment – Ivermectin Pour On for Cattle
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Part 2 to the CAT 931 Water Pump Replacement project. In this video I talk about replacing the water pump and belt in the Caterpillar 931 Traxcavator Crawler. We go over why we had the need to replace the part, how we got the machine apart without removing the radiator and what parts were replaced in order to get the machine back up and running. Parts list: Waterpump fan belt pump gasket 2 gallons 50/50 engine coolant While moving the Cat, I heard a loud pop, followed by a squealing sounds and smoke coming out from under the hood. After turning off the machine and opening the hood, I could see that the fan belt was all mangled inside the engine housing and that the fan had actually broke off its mount. After giving the engine time to cool, it was necessary to remove the two side panels and the hood from the machine to get access to the engine compartment. In order to get the fan out of the way, I needed to remove the four bolts that would normally attach it to the water pump, and take the pulley off. Next the four bolts that hold the water pump to the engine were removed and the pump came off fairly easily. Note: if you do not drain the engine coolant ahead of time, be sure to put a pan under the engine as some coolant will come out. Once the water pump is removed. Clean the area and make a new gasket, if your new water pump did not come with one. When reattaching the bolts, I found they are spec'd to 14 ft. lbs. After the new water pump is in, reattach the pulley and fan. It is a tight fit to fit your hand between the radiator and the fan, but it can be done. reattach the fan guards and put the new belt on. Use the alternator to adjust the tension on the belt. It would be able to move about 1/2" when you put on it, too tight will cause extra stress on bearings and too loose will slip. Once all the components are back in place, fill up the coolant reservoir until the coolant is visible in the looking glass. Check for leaks. Run the engine for about 20 minutes and check for leaks again. If none are found, then its safe to put the hood and side panels back on. Keep an eye on the water temperature guage when operating the machine. Like all repairs on this machine, it was a learning experience for me. I am not a mechanic, but I can take things apart and generally put them back together. I know I should have drained all the coolant, instead of just topping it off. I also know that using a gasket marker like RTV probably would have been easier than cutting my own gasket. I thank you for watching and I hope it was helpful. Please let feel free to comment if you have questions. Music: www.bensound.com
CAT 931 Water Pump Replacement Part 2
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In this video I talk about replacing the waterpump and belt in the Caterpillar 931 Traxcavator Crawler. We go over why we had the need to replace the part, how we got the machine apart without removing the radiator and what parts were replaced in order to get the machine back up and running. Parts list: Waterpump fan belt pump gasket 2 gallons 50/50 engine coolant While moving the Cat, I heard a loud pop, followed by a squealing sounds and smoke coming out from under the hood. After turning off the machine and opening the hood, I could see that the fan belt was all mangled inside the engine housing and that the fan had actually broke off its mount. After giving the engine time to cool, it was necessary to remove the two side panels and the hood from the machine to get access to the engine compartment. In order to get the fan out of the way, I needed to remove the four bolts that would normally attach it to the water pump, and take the pulley off. Next the four bolts that hold the water pump to the engine were removed and the pump came off fairly easily. Note: if you do not drain the engine coolant ahead of time, be sure to put a pan under the engine as some coolant will come out. Once the waterpump is removed. Clean the area and make a new gasket, if your new waterpump did not come with one. When reattaching the bolts, I found they are spec'd to 14 ft. lbs. After the new water pump is in, reattach the pulley and fan. It is a tight fit to fit your hand between the radiator and the fan, but it can be done. reattach the fan guards and put the new belt on. Use the alternator to adjust the tension on the belt. It would be able to move about 1/2" when you put on it, too tight will cause extra stress on bearings and too loose will slip. Once all the components are back in place, fill up the coolant reservoir until the coolant is visible in the looking glass. Check for leaks. Run the engine for about 20 minutes and check for leaks again. If none are found, then its safe to put the hood and side panels back on. Keep an eye on the water temperature guage when operating the machine. Like all repairs on this machine, it was a learning experience for me. I am not a mechanic, but I can take things apart and generally put them back together. I know I should have drained all the coolant, instead of just topping it off. I also know that using a gasket marker like RTV probably would have been easier than cutting my own gasket. I thank you for watching and I hope it was helpful. Please let feel free to comment if you have questions. Music: www.bensound.com
CAT 931 Water Pump Replacement Part 1
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In this video, we take a short walk around the farm where we spend some quality time feeding our Highland cows in the morning. It was a nice quiet morning with a fresh coat of frost on the ground, but as always, the cows brought their appetites and I enjoyed some time watching them eat while enjoying landscape.
Feeding the Highland Cows
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In this video, I talk about a few issues I’ve experienced in the past dealing with chicken predators. I speak about what happens and what I’ve learned, what I’ve done about it and my plans for improvement in the future. I also speak about how the chickens can survive in cold weather and what tools to use and what NOT to use in your coop to keep the birds alive and safe.
Chicken Care: Predators and Winter Cold
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