Dun-Pikin Farm is a small family operated horse boarding and lesson barn in Pasadena Maryland. We offer beginner and intermediate riding lessons for children and adults. We also offer a Pony Pal program, pony rides, and pony parties.
Working around the barn, gives me a lot of time to think. I clean stalls and I think, I walk horses in and out and I think, I drive the tractor and I think. You get the idea. I have to say though, sometimes it's about the oddest things. Today it was baling twine.
Earlier when I reached in my pocket there it was, baling twine. When I went to the trashcan to throw it away, there was more baling twine. When I walked into the barn there was a bunch of baling twine blowing in the breeze hanging near the hay.
The stuff is just everywhere. It seems to come alive. I can't tell you how many times I've had to untangle it from the mower blades, picked it up off the ground after the trash has been collected, and pulled it out from under the tractor tires. The stuff can be a real pain sometimes.
I do have to admit it does come in handy sometimes for tying things back, and bundling things up. I have even been known to tie up a fence board or two with it. It just seems like there should be something more to do with it.
At one summer camp we made a ball out of all the baling twine from the hay we used that week. At the end of the 5 day camp, we wound up a ball the size of a basket ball. That's a lot of baling twine, considering we use hay 365 days a year. It is actually a lot of "trash" to dispose of. Most of it is not even biodegradable. Most is now made out of some kind of plastic. What to do with it all?
I admit I mostly throw it away, but ..... what a waste! It's very strong, and it even comes in pretty colors. There must be something? Any ideas? Maybe I should have a contest to see who can come up with the most creative use for baling twine. Maybe knit or crochet with it?
Baling twine is an odd thing to be thinking about I know, but it's something that I deal with everyday. The barn gives me time to think. The barn for you, would be a great place to start your riding career. Come Ride With Us!
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It happens every day... we get phone calls from a customer who says " the fence charger is putting out energy, but when I hook it to my fence there is no power" "is there something wrong with my electric fence controller, energizer, energizer, fence charger, zapper??" The answer is NO!!!!!
You have either shorts or faults in your fence, OR you have a poor grounding / earthing system.....
Visit our FAQ page to learn more about how an electric fence works.... or call us... we would love to sell you another fence charger, but we won't.... its another problem on your fence or earth.
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Strip grazers, like the B11, are designed for single reel systems and can be operated
by 6 “D” size batteries or a 12 volt rechargeable battery. The B11 is a cost effective strip grazing product for relatively short lengths of fence (500 m).
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We just filled another order for another Gallagher S10 Portable Solar Fence Charger
It includes Free USA Shipping and Free Fence Tester
The S10 portable solar energizer powers up to 3 miles / 15 acres of single wire fence with no vegetation and boasts several solar technology improvements that make it ideal for garden protection, temporary grazing applications, livestock and pet containment.
FREE USA SHIPPING/ FREE FENCE CHARGER WITH ORDER
Single Wire, No Vegetation: 15 acres / 3 miles
Multiwire, Typical Vegetation: 5 acres / .5 miles
0.1 Stored Joules
Turn on and forget - Energizer will continue to work for up to 3 weeks without sun
Quick to install - can be setup easily in any location and moved about as required
Super tough, drop resistant, waterproof casing with built-in lightning protection - designed to be left outside, in all weather conditions
360 degree mounting on steel posts for correct placement toward the sun - allows the Energizer to be mounted on a steel post that is already part of the fence line, regardless of which way the post is facing.
Gallagher S10 Solar Fence Charger
Warranty : 2 years
Stored Energy (Joules) : 0.1 Joules
Multiwire Distance Gallagher Recommended (Km/miles) : 0.5 miles / 5 acres
Output Energy (Joules) : 0.08 Joules
Height : 245mm/ 9.6"
Width or Length : 170mm/ 6.7"
Product Weight : 1.9kg/ 4.2lbs
Power Source : Rechargebale battery included
*Fence Lead Set for easy fence connection not included.
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We got a nice call today from a father in iowa who wanted to buy the gallagher w110 scale system and platform for his kids who show cattle in 4H.
What a great guy who wants good things for his kids! Go 4Hers!!! and FFA members!
Good luck with all the shows going on now and the rest of this year!
Thank you for the livestock scale order!!!
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4A(frickin)M wake up call to dog barking downstairs and driveway sensor light coming on BAM! Husband jumps out of bed.... Coyote trotting down the middle of the street, stops, looks back at him like "you wanna a piece a'me?!!" Hate when they do that. Ducks are murmuring softly but urgently in their coop.
Ahhhh.... The small wee little homestead on a quarter acre in town on Puddle Dry Farm. Wish I had time to blog! Spent a couple of hours in my art studio because I couldn't possibly get back to sleep. Love predators - make you feel like you've drunk a gallon of coffee and could thread a sewing machine while it's running!
Off to sell real estate!
Posted by Molly Carter of Puddle Dry Farm.
Visit her Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/puddledryfarm/
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Solar powered electric fencing chargers offer effective livestock control in remote locations where power is unavailable. Solar systems are a cinch to install and will last for years. Gallagher's new solar technology offers you an extended selection of distance ratings in a much smaller footprint. All Solar Energizers carry a 2 year warranty that includes lightning damage.
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Please email us if you want to share some stores or advice on our blog page... It can be helpful to others.
I can be anything from cowboy poetry to how not to do something to a recipe for trout pancakes!!
Email us today for access to the blog posting page. valleyfarmsupply@aol.com
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I woke up this morning about half past ten, that baby of mine wouldn't let me in. Nice day today here in southeast pa! took the boys to school, headed back to the office, went to the dentist, the packed a few electric fence orders up and shipped them out. we sold another gallagher w110 scale system, so we had to take care of that order... then tonight we still had several sales to pack and ship...
Thank you God for our customers and the nice people we deal with every day who buy our electric fence and livestock products made by Gallagher from this site!!!
have a blessed day!
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The Gallagher Weigh Scale W110 is a tough and reliable product designed for use
in typical livestock environments. However, proper care and maintenance can
extend its life.
Listed below are guidelines for keeping the Weigh Scale and Loadbars in good
condition:
• Store the Weigh Scale in a cool, dry area when not in use.
• After use, clean the Weigh Scale with a damp cloth. Take care not to scratch
the display.
• Don't submerge loadbars in any liquid, or spray at high-pressure.
• Carefully position the loadbar cables to prevent trapping or crushing.
• Regularly clean the area beneath the loadbars to prevent a build-up of
dirt/manure. The platform should be cleaned after use to prolong life.
• Do not transport loadbars with a weight applied to them. G-forces when
travelling may exceed rated capacity for the loadbar.
• Fit the dust caps provided on the cable connectors to keep the connections
clean and dry.
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