Farming Chit Chat sticks it to six.

whelan2 · 20-06-2016 05:31PM

Was at a friends house there. She got tarmac down before Christmas it's bubbling up and there's horse tail coming through. She sprayed it with the ready made round up and it's still appearing. What do ye think? I was asking how much tarmac actually went down

Nekarsulm · 20-06-2016 05:41PM

Some of them hoors could rake a lorry load out to cover a half a mile. Did they advise her not to drive on it "till tomorrow, to let it set" at the time of laying?

whelan2 · 20-06-2016 05:43PM

Nekarsulm wrote: »

Some of them hoors could rake a lorry load out to cover a half a mile. Did they advise her not to drive on it "till tomorrow, to let it set" at the time of laying?

It's at the front of the house and the back of the house. She's annoyed that she saved so long for it and now this is happening. The guy came back the other night and said if she can stop the weed coming through he will fix it up?!

Base price · 20-06-2016 05:46PM

whelan2 wrote: »

Was at a friends house there. She got tarmac down before Christmas it's bubbling up and there's horse tail coming through. She sprayed it with the ready made round up and it's still appearing. What do ye think? I was asking how much tarmac actually went down

I would be asking what "company" laid the tarmac

In all fairness, sometimes when you dig up ground you get a regrowth of horse tails and poppies. If the tarmac was of the correct consistency, properly laid and rolled & rolled again then there should be no issue.

Base price · 20-06-2016 05:48PM

whelan2 wrote: »

It's at the front of the house and the back of the house. She's annoyed that she saved so long for it and now this is happening. The guy came back the other night and said if she can stop the weed coming through he will fix it up?!

FFS :mad:

Nekarsulm · 20-06-2016 05:50PM

Was it machine laid? If it was it was put down far too light.
There is a powdered weedkiller for under tar. I think its something like Simizine used to be.
To be honest, if I were her, I would demand it be dug up and relaid. And using "Hot rolled ashfelt" or stone mastic ashfelt. Get advice from reputable supplier/engineer etc.

whelan2 · 20-06-2016 05:52PM

I think she said her brother in law laid it. The first thing I said was how deep was it put down

rangler1 · 20-06-2016 05:58PM

whelan2 wrote: »

I think she said her brother in law laid it. The first thing I said was how deep was it put down

There's a private road done by the council near here and it's the same..has to be sprayed once a month and there seems to be a good depth, some weeds come through anything

whelan2 · 20-06-2016 06:03PM

What spray would you use? The fella was telling her to get a licensed spray man to spray it

Base price · 20-06-2016 06:43PM

whelan2 wrote: »

What spray would you use? The fella was telling her to get a licensed spray man to spray it

Due to EU pesticide regulations she needs to use an Dept approved operator unless she holds a approved licence/ticket.
http://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/great-guide-to-new-rules-around-sing-pesticides/

A cow called Daisy · 20-06-2016 06:52PM

After hearing on radio that some one somewhere is a bit disappointed about the hashtag on Twitter for the Wales - Russia game this evening (come on Wales btw)
She was saying that instead of it being #RUSWAL it should of being #WALRUS

Not into Twitter, and excuse my ignorance om how I wrote it, but I thought the tweet clever

whelan2 · 20-06-2016 07:11PM

Kovu wrote: »

Is there nay job more fiddly and frustrating than changing springs in a tedder? Me heart (and fingernails!) is broke!

My nails aren't long but I bent my thumbnail back last week, it was very sore. Bled inside the nail. Very easy done

_Brian · 20-06-2016 07:33PM

whelan2 wrote: »

My nails aren't long but I bent my thumbnail back last week, it was very sore. Bled inside the nail. Very easy done

Ouch.. take some manicure to hide that

rangler1 · 20-06-2016 07:36PM

whelan2 wrote: »

What spray would you use? The fella was telling her to get a licensed spray man to spray it

,

I don't think you need a license for domestic/garden, the merchant doesn't record the name/herd no for a litre or less.
Roundup would probably do it, don't know what's used here beside me but it has to be done often

ABlur · 20-06-2016 07:39PM

whelan2 wrote: »

My nails aren't long but I bent my thumbnail back last week, it was very sore. Bled inside the nail. Very easy done

I wear gloves like these most of the time when farming. Have saved me loads of times from injured hands, nails etc.

L1985 · 20-06-2016 07:40PM

This life would break your heart sometimes-out in the field and two dead calves.one was sickly and we were just about to bring him home-the other was the best calf we had in 2years.no idea what happened but in half think it was something genetic just because he was so big. Completely heartsick.havnt lost a calf in 2years

whelan2 · 20-06-2016 07:41PM

ABlur wrote: »

I wear gloves like these most of the time when farming. Have saved me loads of times from injured hands, nails etc.

I was wearing milking gloves when it happened, followed by a tail in the eye a few minutes later, a fair few fooks out of me that milking

whelan2 · 20-06-2016 07:42PM

L1985 wrote: »

This life would break your heart sometimes-out in the field and two dead calves.one was sickly and we were just about to bring him home-the other was the best calf we had in 2years.no idea what happened but in half think it was something genetic just because he was so big. Completely heartsick.havnt lost a calf in 2years

feck, might be worth getting a post mortem done

Genghis Cant · 20-06-2016 07:42PM

L1985 wrote: »

This life would break your heart sometimes-out in the field and two dead calves.one was sickly and we were just about to bring him home-the other was the best calf we had in 2years.no idea what happened but in half think it was something genetic just because he was so big. Completely heartsick.havnt lost a calf in 2years

That is sickening alright. What age were they if you don't mind me asking?

Kovu · 20-06-2016 08:31PM

whelan2 wrote: »

My nails aren't long but I bent my thumbnail back last week, it was very sore. Bled inside the nail. Very easy done

Had to cut mine anyway as half the garden was under the nails from weeding my beetroot :pac:

L1985 wrote: »

This life would break your heart sometimes-out in the field and two dead calves.one was sickly and we were just about to bring him home-the other was the best calf we had in 2years.no idea what happened but in half think it was something genetic just because he was so big. Completely heartsick.havnt lost a calf in 2years

Bollocks, that's a sh1t one L1985, I'm sorry to hear it. Where's there's livestock, there's deadstock, but at times you'd feel like punching a wall in frustration at some of them.

L1985 · 20-06-2016 08:35PM

I know.i wanted to get a post mortem done but dad refused. Emotions were running high so I didn't want to push it. One was one o a pair of twins-8weeks old but they never thrived. The other one isn't too bad but we need to keep an eye on him. The second was 4weeks absolutely huge calf. Im worried about the others now keeping a close eye. I'd be a lot easier if we got a post mortem done tbh but only so much can be done Ã°ÂŸÂ˜Âž

Base price · 20-06-2016 08:38PM

L1985 wrote: »

This life would break your heart sometimes-out in the field and two dead calves.one was sickly and we were just about to bring him home-the other was the best calf we had in 2years.no idea what happened but in half think it was something genetic just because he was so big. Completely heartsick.havnt lost a calf in 2years

It's called bad luck or a bad spell. Thankfully it's outside the house. Unfortunately Livestock = Deadstock.

L1985 · 20-06-2016 08:58PM

I know-we have this weird thing here about twins being bad luck-it's played out again!! But look it could have been worse-by the end of this week I might believe it!livestock =dead stock I know. Doesn't stop it sucker punching you thou!!

Base price · 20-06-2016 09:52PM

L1985 wrote: »

I know-we have this weird thing here about twins being bad luck-it's played out again!! But look it could have been worse-by the end of this week I might believe it!livestock =dead stock I know. Doesn't stop it sucker punching you thou!!

What neck of the woods are you in - County. I never heard a pishogue about twins unless they were mixed sex.
At the minute we have a problem with diphtheria in two bull calves. Haven't had a issue with diphtheria in years. The two animals are fields apart. One is about 5 months old and the other about 3 months.

davidk1394 · 20-06-2016 10:09PM

Just finished rolling after the swedes that was set on ground we reclaimed from the quarry. Had a few rushes that had to be removed as the power harrow didn't break them. I dunno how some of ye manage up the west and mid lands with rushes

Genghis Cant · 20-06-2016 10:11PM

L1985 wrote: »

livestock =dead stock I know. Doesn't stop it sucker punching you thou!!

Of course it's a sucker punch. It's a woeful kick in the nuts. But you'll come to realise that sh1t happens. If you tried your best and done all you can there's an acceptable level of loss we all encounter. Don't take it personally, Park it and move on. We've all been there. Best of luck.

L1985 · 20-06-2016 10:11PM

Sth kilkenny. Yeah both my parents have it and every time something bad does seem to happen-it's usually been inside then outside thou. But then again prob every year something bad happens so who knows?u would think 2are always better then one!!twin Bulls as well...
We had an awful time with scour this year never had it as bad-were delighted we had gotten them through it but ah sure!u don't work this life for an easy life!!!

L1985 · 20-06-2016 10:15PM

Thanks everyone-I'll move on. I do feel guilty but lesson learned. We were going to bring them home sat but traffic was heavy so we left it (my call). Then Sunday was so miserable we thought to leave it.lesson deff learned and who knows what would have happened either way. It's good to vent on here thou Ã°ÂŸÂ™Â‚

Never wrestle with pigs · 20-06-2016 10:52PM

Hard luck sh!t happens, we didn't lose a calf in years either. Lost a calf at calving with the navil wraped around it's legs and died on the way out, then lost my best cow to twisted gut two weeks before calving then a fine 6 week old bull calf dropped in the field a few weeks later.

I was well peed off for a while but you get times like that. Then you have the sunny days that you go out and see them all stretched out in the field. No point in dwelling on it just move on to the next chapter.

Base price · 20-06-2016 11:29PM

L1985 wrote: »

Sth kilkenny. Yeah both my parents have it and every time something bad does seem to happen-it's usually been inside then outside thou. But then again prob every year something bad happens so who knows?u would think 2are always better then one!!twin Bulls as well...
We had an awful time with scour this year never had it as bad-were delighted we had gotten them through it but ah sure!u don't work this life for an easy life!!!

I reckon that I'm a few years older that you

Ever day is a learning day and I'm still learning. I had an awful time with bloat with bought in calves this year. 30 odd out of just over 200 had to be treated. Some once, others twice or three times with a few needing veterinary assistance.
I have reared a few calves in my lifetime and I never had a problem with calves bloating until this year. Lost 3 of them but it could have been worse.
I relied on the professional knowledge of my Vet to deal with the problem as I had never come across it before.
IMO in farming the best relationship that you have other than wife/husband/family is the relationship with your Vet.

Farming Chit Chat sticks it to six.

Comments