No quitten we're whelan on to chitchat 11

GoneHome

DBK1 wrote: »

We haven’t had a night without the fire this year yet. This time last year it was well above 20 degrees every day. We actually baled hay for a man on 16th April last year!

Same as that, stove lighting every day here since last September, both of us working from home everyday so stove is lite every day at 12.00 or there about

GoneHome

_Brian wrote: »

One lesson l learned, or relearned recently was don’t keep putting stuff off, nobody knows what’s round the corner.

So we bought this little fixer upper today.
Few oily bits to sort, then few wee bits of rust, then it will apparently become a campervan.

https://ibb.co/wpHSNFN

Something similar on our wishlist here, best of luck with it, should be handy enough job to convert overall and then great memories to be made travelling all over the country.

Anto_Meath

Have what I thought were a few badger burrow on a bit of land, today a seen a fox heading into one of the burrows, would that mean the badgers have moved out?

GoneHome

Anto_Meath wrote: »

Have what I thought were a few badger burrow on a bit of land, today a seen a fox heading into one of the burrows, would that mean the badgers have moved out?

They can co-exist unless the badger has young and then the fox won't want anything to do with them.

Figerty

Anto_Meath wrote: »

Have what I thought were a few badger burrow on a bit of land, today a seen a fox heading into one of the burrows, would that mean the badgers have moved out?

Most likely, or were never there.. Foxes know how to dig very well.

Tree question... Is there a specific number of trees per hectare that might cause land to be classed as forestry rather than permanent grassland? I want to plant a fair few for shelter and other purposes but don't want to shoot myself in the foot.

Kevhog1988

Dinzee Conlee wrote: »

Was doing a bit of clearing earlier and my fingers are all thorns despite wearing gloves...

Now, the gloves I had on were only light...

I imagine a good heavy leather pair would do me?
So - anyone recommend a good heavy pair of gloves that could be used that would keep out briar thorns and the likes...

i came upon an accident the other day (all ok just some young lad couldnt take the bend and wrecked his car) and noticed the firemen had great leather gloves. i must see can i get a pair of them.

Edit: found a similar pair https://www.grattansupplies.ie/product-p/su378gobkl.htm?gclid=Cj0KCQjw1PSDBhDbARIsAPeTqrcsqmrxhxXg5M04n2C27bUaFZSPASGo4qUuIcI6h7iNLLs1FVxDTroaAuwMEALw_wcB

Water John

Deleted User wrote: »

Tree question... Is there a specific number of trees per hectare that might cause land to be classed as forestry rather than permanent grassland? I want to plant a fair few for shelter and other purposes but don't want to shoot myself in the foot.

There is. Will ask on the Agroforestry Q & A tomorrow night. This area looks like changing anyway as this absolute rule of land being either forestry or agriculture is hindering agroforestry.
Here you are:
https://www.gov.ie/en/service/b9742e-agroforestry-grants/
Less than 1,000/ha starting and dropping to 250/ha.

This scheme may suit you.

Odelay

https://www.denios.ie/shop/kevlar-cut-protection-gloves-no-dimples-category-ii-size-10/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2vqFm_6J8AIVCYBQBh3lZA5bEAQYASABEgKIdPD_BwE


Kevlar cut proof gloves. They should keep thorns out yet are not too heavy to work with.

Water John

Water John wrote: »

There is. Will ask on the Agroforestry Q & A tomorrow night. This area looks like changing anyway as this absolute rule of land being either forestry or agriculture is hindering agroforestry.
Here you are:
https://www.gov.ie/en/service/b9742e-agroforestry-grants/
Less than 1,000/ha starting and dropping to 250/ha.

This scheme may suit you.

Thanks, as usual with these schemes they're prescriptive and agenda driven, had a look at the T's & C's and I will stick to plan A - doing as I like

Water John

Deleted User wrote: »

Thanks, as usual with these schemes they're prescriptive and agenda driven, had a look at the T's & C's and I will stick to plan A - doing as I like

What you need to watch is the land being designated forestry, as you know, reduced Farm Payment. The best way might be to plant a row, 'as shelter', next to the fences. Start with the North South fences.

Castlekeeper

Figerty wrote: »

Most likely, or were never there.. Foxes know how to dig very well.

As anyone who has ever read of Fantastic Mr. Fox will know

Castlekeeper

Dinzee Conlee wrote: »

Was doing a bit of clearing earlier and my fingers are all thorns despite wearing gloves...

Now, the gloves I had on were only light...

I imagine a good heavy leather pair would do me?
So - anyone recommend a good heavy pair of gloves that could be used that would keep out briar thorns and the likes...

Gauntlets as mentioned, but they're heavy. I always found the old type short thick leather work gloves with the stripey cloth and strip of elastic on the back good. Of course they used harden over time if not oiled.

Lime Tree Farm

Castlekeeper wrote: »

Gauntlets as mentioned, but they're heavy. I always found the old type short thick leather work gloves with the stripey cloth and strip of elastic on the back good. Of course they used harden over time if not oiled.

Good idea, I have a few hardened pairs, they are still good for dealing with thorns.
What have you oiled them with?.
Dubbin wax would probably work, I think I have a tin of it somewhere.

mgbgt1978

Bothar Founder found dead.
https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/founder-of-charity-bothar-found-dead-at-home-gardai-rule-out-foul-play-1113915.html

Say my name

mgbgt1978 wrote: »

Bothar Founder found dead.
https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/founder-of-charity-bothar-found-dead-at-home-gardai-rule-out-foul-play-1113915.html

RIP.

Condolences to family and friends.

Don't mean to sound heartless but I hope the investigations into the charity continue and the court case goes ahead and the public get to know the full goings on in the charity.
I say that because I know Ireland and how things are covered up and how people can draw funds down for themselves.

Deepest sympathies to all. It's never worth that.

Castlekeeper

Lime Tree Farm wrote: »

Good idea, I have a few hardened pairs, they are still good for dealing with thorns.
What have you oiled them with?.
Dubbin wax would probably work, I think I have a tin of it somewhere.

Saddle oil. But any kind of natural oil or fat would do. I make a bit of butter for the house occasionally and often use a bit of unsalted stuff that's going a bit sour to oil things up!

Hard Knocks

Have a cow calved a month with a white discharge
Is it best to get a vet to wash her out or use a cidr?

tanko

Will a CIDR do any good if there's some infection there?
Finding out if there's infection and treating it might be better.

Mooooo

Treat first, cidr would help if not cycling for other reasons but if infection treatment first.

White Clover

A shot of estrumate could be the answer. A good bulling would clean her out.

Hard Knocks

White Clover wrote: »

A shot of estrumate could be the answer. A good bulling would clean her out.

That’s what I was thinking, but wasn’t sure

Grueller

Hard Knocks wrote: »

Have a cow calved a month with a white discharge
Is it best to get a vet to wash her out or use a cidr?

Our AI man will wash them.for us if he is ona call to another one. Get metricure or similar wash from the vets and have it handy there for him.

Water John

With the signing off on a 10% methane reduction, it's sad to see both org leaders and farmers bickering at one another over it (Farming Ind today)beef/sucklers V dairy. They all really need to start looking at positive scientific options to achieve that, not sounding off like 2 year olds.

Mooooo

There is a bit of research going on
https://twitter.com/VistaMilk/status/1384072918695440390?s=19

whelan2

The super league seems to have been called off hopefully

Odelay

whelan2 wrote: »

The super league seems to have been called off hopefully

I'm gonna trademark the "Super Duper Deluxe Extra Special League", get one step ahead of them. Billions here I come!

Say my name

Mooooo wrote: »

There is a bit of research going on
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Already done!



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