Here in central Minnesota it is really cold and that is an understatement. That is a summer picture of a part of the farm. It is only 12 below but feels like 30 below. That is just way too cold for me. It has been cold like this since for sure Thursday.
Friday I went to get some hulless oats for my calves and chickens at the Buckwheat Growers(certified organic grain mill) in Wadena. I came home got the tote out of the back of my Ranger truck and proceeded to go out to get the cows a couple of bales of hay. Everything went alright was almost to the feeders when I hit a dip in the road. Oh man the left front axle on the old faithful D-15 bit the dust and I came to a halt. So much for hay that night. The cows were alright they still had a bit left and they could eat on that bale until Saturday. Gramps helped me get the 6080 Allis(his tractor) started & the bale carrier on the back.
I called a few parts places and got a part order to get he old girl fixed found out later gramps told me the wrong part so Monday I have to call and get the right one ordered. The 6080 has a loader with a bucket on but no spear makes putting bales in round feeders interesting to say the least. I really miss the old tractor the poor old thing is still outside by the cows. Gramps and I are waiting for the weather to warm up to tolerable to go get the tractor.
It is Sunday and I ventured out this morning to feed the chickens, pick eggs , check all the waters, and make sure everyone has snow too since it takes no time for water to freeze.
Love and light
Liana
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