It's very interesting to watch. Growing up in Louisiana, I've seen this and was always fascinated with seeing 👀 a man work with his animals. It's also great to see a man and his children spending time together. She's very polite and attentive.
Thank you so much! And especially thank you for the kind words on my baby. She’s a joy no doubt and I’m so proud of her. Thank you for taking time to watch and comment! It means a lot to me. Take care and do come again, please
Looks like you got some fine help there. My dad always said you could feed a mule on what a horse wasted on the ground. He said, mules are smarter tan horses, that if a mule got caught in barbed wire it would stand there and wait until you found it and a horse would fight it until the tore the legs all to pieces. I don't know I reckon I just always liked them old long eared devils for some reason.
I agree with everything your dad said! I’ve always sorta leaned towards mules although I’ve had a little of them all. Anyway, thank you sir for sharing with me. And taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please
Zach...that's a great commentary on owning and working mules. I appreciate your attitude and interest in working with your mules. In a future video you may give some pointers on how to tell the species of various trees. Blessings.
Thank you sir and glad ya enjoyed it! I’ll keep that in mind on tree ID. Thx for taking time to watch and comment my friend. Take care and do come again, please!!
Haha, yes that’s about the sum of it. Mules will get at least the same amount of work done on half the feed no doubt. Sometimes more…depending on conditions and whatnot. Anyway, thanks my friend and thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please
I really like the way you talk about your mules, your love and respect for them is apparent. I am also amazed how much your mules can pull, after all they are not that heavy. I am used to having horses that weigh more than 2000 pounds. With the ever increasing average summer temperatures ( right now we are 8 degrees above normal here in NW Missouri) I fully understand why you prefer mules, and your feeding points are convincing.
Thank you sir for all the kind words. I truly appreciate it. Mules are all too often misunderstood. So, I wanted to take time and just do a little explaining on them. From someone who has worked a little of everything. I really appreciate you taking time to watch and comment as usual. I appreciate it! Take care my friend and do come again, please!
You are welcome! That is good to hear… And yes, I do agree. Thank you for taking time to watch and comment. Take care of my friend, and do come again, please
Thank you sir! I’m glad ya enjoyed it and could get something from it at least. Take my friend and do come again! Thx for taking time to watch and comment
Thank you so much! We are all doing well. It is good to hear from you. Thank you so much for taking time to watch and comment! I appreciate it… Take care, my friend and do come again
Dear Zach Hello my friend God bless you all there Thank you for taking me along to see and hear all you have there i enjoy all of it so much. I am glad you have your Number 1 helper there too! Ill be praying for all of you and the animals too Take care my friend
Awesome! I’m glad ya enjoyed it and thank you so much for the kind words!! I truly appreciate it and also you taking time to watch and comment. Thank you! Take care my friend and do come again, please
Once again I have learned a plethora of new information regarding mules and logging with mules. Your knowledge and your ability to share this knowledge is outstanding! Most of all your content brings glory and honor to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
Awesome! Glad you’re enjoying it and learning. Thank you for such kind words and also for taking time to watch and comment. I can’t help but give Jesus the full credit he deserves. Without him, I am nothing! Thank you again! Take care and do come again, please
Thank you sir for sharing your life with us. I don't know much about mules and they are so cool. Love all the info. And patience is a gift from God. We must have patience as we run the race set before us. God bless you and your family. God bless Israel too 🙏
Yes ma’am, patience is a virtue. Hard to come by sometimes, but a virtue! No doubt. Thank you for such kind words and for taking time to watch and comment! I appreciate it. Take care and do come again, please
Hello North Carolina! Thank you for coming back and I’m glad it feels like home! It is good to hear from you. Thank you for the kind words, and thank you for taking time to comment! I surely appreciate it. Take care my friend and come again please
You’re most welcome and I’m glad ya enjoyed it! Thank you for always watching and commenting. Thx for the kind words! Take care and do come again, please!
Thank you for sharing such a great video and sharing of your knowledge. Your little helper is going to grow up to be quite the teamster. Wishing you all the best.
You are most welcome! And thank you so much for the kind words. I sure do hope my little helper grows up as you say. Me and her had a lot of fun making this video. Thank you also for taking time to watch and comment! Take care and do come again.
Also, horses are lofty in spirit, and donkeys are sweethearts -- generally speaking. I have no experience with mules other than some parade mules, so I can't speak on them. But, watching your videos, it seems that your mules are sweethearts too.
There are several mules that will take after the donkey. They bond different with a person than a horse does. They bond you form with a mew is more like a dog. Thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again.
Thanks Zach, Im from Missouri and always loved Mules, they just look fine. You are a good father and a hard working man. I wished I knew you in person.
Thank you, sir! That truly does mean a lot to me… I try to be everything that you described and then more. Thank you so much, and also thank you for taking time to watch and comment! Take care of my friend and do come again.
thanks for the talk I recall my gramps saying the same things you said he said they wood put a mule with a horse to slow the horse down when breaking him in to plowing .
Yessir you’re welcome! And thx for sharing. I believe that’s right too. Mules are slower and more methodical in what they do for sure. Thx for the kind words and thx for taking time to watch and comment. Take care my friend and do come again, please
Got the crew chief with you today! Nice to see Sarah Beth! Oxen are a lot slower!! Where do they get "stubborn as a mule"! You're a good Dad, you let The Little Lady have the cushion! I have 2 children, My Daughter has my temperament, and my Son has his Mother's!!
Yessir, got the main boss lady with me for sure! She’s good help and so much fun. I just love it when any of the kids come to the woods with me. My big kids are kinda “doing their own thing” now. But still enjoy having them, when they can. Thanks for the kind words my friend and thanks for always taking time to watch and comment. I appreciate it!!! Take care and do come again!
Thank you, sir, I’m glad you enjoyed it! And yes, me and her both have a good time together. Thank you for the wishes, and thank you also for taking time to watch and comment. As always. Take care and do come again.
You’re always welcome to stop by. Just let me know in advance. Thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care my friend and do come again, please
Hello Zach how lovely to see you again and how very nice to meet Sarah Beth...hello Sarah Beth 👋 Zach you can talk all you want about your beautiful Mules lm here and l hang on to every word you say.W Oh how l wish l lived closer so l could and ask if l could help with your Mules like bring them in,feed them,groom them and love on them all day...l would have to tear myself away from them beautiful animals.l would work for you for nothing just so long as l could be there with them...l would even clean all the harnesses every day just for the love of it.Great video thankyou Zach ❤ uk England
Hello again! And Sarabeth says, “Hey!” Thank you so much for the kind words and for taking time to watch and comment. I surely appreciate it and everything you said. You sound like a dedicated woman to her cause for sure. And a hard worker. I’d be glad for you to hangout with us anytime if ya were closer. Glad to have someone such as yourself in the UK. 🇬🇧. UA-cam has been really cool for getting to know folks from all around. I like that! Thank you ma’am, again! Take care of yourself and do come again. I hope this video has helped ya understand mules better.
@@zachodom7486 yes utube is very good for making new friends l totally agree with you,you are adorable and lm so happy to have found your channel.lm learning so much from you thankyou Zach.
Great informative video Zach. Honestly, I know very little about pulling logs with animals, I have always used machinery, my grandfathers did however use animals and here in Australia they preferred to use Bullock teams, the reason for this was a lot of the reasons you have outlined and why you prefer your mules over draft horses. The biggest reason they often told me was that the bullock teams were better in a low speed heavy pull, as they seem to find a lower gear in other words then the draft horses ever could, but if they were pulling wagons at high speed they preferred the draft horses for this application. I also think that the bullocks were cheaper to buy and they were easier to feed and maintain. Anyway keep up the good work.
Yessir you bet! I’ve talked to several oxen drivers here in the U.S. and they share those same sentiments as well. Low geared and low end torque. Only thing with regular oxen is, they get hot! And down south where I am, oxen weren’t near as popular as mules were I think mainly because of that. But anyway, that’s a cool topic you brought up and thank you. I’m always glad to hear about how other people in other places do things. Thx for sharing! And thx for taking time to watch and comment. I truly appreciate it!! Take care my friend and do come again, please
I had a bad mule when I was a kid. The bars of his mouth were nothing but scar tissue where he'd had a bicycle chain bit in his mouth, and I don't know if the bit had made him bad, or if he'd had the bit because he was already bad. You couldn't turn him or stop him. He had thrush really bad, and trying to get that cleared up was an exercise in good reflexes. He wanted to kick every time I picked up his foot. I never did get to work him. I rode him a few times, and that was an adventure. I ended up trading him off, and I believe he went to South America to be a pack mule on a coffee plantation. There was a buyer in the area when I traded him, and I was told that was where he went. I never wanted another one. He ruined me. Your mules are giving me a different opinion of them. Yours work really nicely. Now I have broken a team of miniature donkeys, and they were very precise and gentle. They did hate dogs, however, and I had a runaway with one of them when she saw a dog and took out after it, cart and all. Small as they were, I did work them some. I built a little sledge for them, and we used them to haul manure and haul firewood.
I am not sure what is going on with my comment… I tried to respond earlier and somehow it is showing it did not go through. Anyway, I will try again… I am sorry to hear about your John Mule too many times rank mules have spoiled people, you can get good ones and bad ones and either male or female. But John mules generally require a stiff hand to get them broke. I am glad to hear about your donkeys though! I love donkeys so much. Thank you for always taking time to watch and also comment. It means a lot to me. I really appreciate it! Take care of my friend, and do come again please.
Yes, sir, that is the truth! Many times I fail, but I do try hard! Thank you for such kind words, and also for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again!
Thank you sir! I’m glad ya enjoyed it and could get something from it. Thank you for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please
Aw man! That’s cool 😎 yes even 30 yrs ago, there was a lot more folks doing it with animals still. There’s not many left now…sadly! Anyway, thank you for the kind words and also taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please.
I’ve always had horses. For some reason I decided to pull a pair of mare pony mules out of the dog food line. They are incredibly sweet, and easy to train.
Another wonderful video:)! I learned a whole whack of things about mules. My mare lets me smack the flies too lol. The first time I smacked a fly on her I was shocked that I didn’t consider what she may think of that but she just knew and did not resent my efforts. I remember watching an older video of Pat Perrelli talking about hybrid vigour and that was a true revelation for me. Apparently he was a huge mule guy way before he got into horses. I love your videos sir!! Your little girl is a very sensible young lady and totally cute as a button:)!
Thank you so much for such kind words. I feel as low I’m undeserving… But thank you so kindly! I do love my mules and also my children. I take pride in both. So it means a lot hearing compliments about them. Thank you! Also, thank you for taking time to watch and comment! Take care and do come again
Awesome buddy! Thank you and thank you for taking time to watch and comment as always, my friend! I appreciate you!! Good to hear from you. Take care and come again, please!
Thank you, sir! I’m quite fond of her myself! Thank you for the kind words and thank you for taking time to watch and comment. Take care my friend and do come again, please
Great video ! Idk if there is any difference, but what I’ve saw of those brabant horses really impress me. Would be nice to have a pair of mules out of those.
Thx buddy. The brabants are great horses. You just have to careful with CPL and scratches in those type of horses. Otherwise, magnificent. And if I was gonna get any more mares, I’d consider some brabant influence for sure. Thanks for the kind words brother and for taking time to watch and comment. Take care buddy, and come back anytime
Awesome! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for the kind words! We had a really good time. Thank you for taking time to watch and comment. Take care of my friend and do come again!
Do you know of someone that keeps a Mammoth Jack around at all times? I've been sorta looking at a pair of gray Percheron mares that I think could throw some beautiful mule foals. No one around here seems to have anything. Thanks Another interesting video.
@@RobertJones-ey9qzprobably the closest person I know right off would be Anthony McAllister. You can look him up on Facebook and send him a message. He keeps a few jacks. Scott Wilson is in Ohio and is also on Facebook and keeps a gaited Jack. There are a couple folks in Kentucky with good jacks. Either way, you’re gonna have to travel a little piece. AI is another option. Townley Jackstock in Buchanan TN ships semen on their jacks. But you will need a good vet familiar with AI and draft horses. Townley Jackstock is also on fb. Hope this helps a little
My dad told me that when he was growing up in the depression that his family cut timber. They had mules and horse teams. He said that the mules were easier to work with. They showed the mules their route 1 time maybe 2 and they would snake the logs out themselves. Just had to have 1 person to hook up and 1 at the landing. Now with the horse teams someone would have to travel with them.
I have had both horses and mules alike that would both go to and from on their own. But I will say mules catch on a little quicker to it. After having had both… I just generally prefer mules! I like the way they bond with a person, and also they’re easier keepers. Thank you so much for taking time to watch and comment! Take care and do come again, please
Hey pal why the Amish strap at their britchen been my experience that if one mule falls the other one is going over on top of the other one i just use it to drive them to the tongue. One of the worst wrecks i had was with a Amish strap and one horse slipped on the pavement during the summer big mess
No sir. I’ve always liked them though. And I have a couple good friends that use them up north. Oxen were not very popular here in our parts, and I believe it is due to the heat. At least from what I’m told from my oxen friends… Thank you for the question and also for taking time to comment! I appreciate it
As far as Henny, will they be shorter because the mom is a donkey? I've seen some pictures of hennies and thought their ears looked shorter and heads looked a little different. Would this be because the dad is a stallion? Great info by the way, brother. God bless as always
Typically speaking, they have more of a “horse”’type head and usually won’t grow off as big as a mule would if it were the other way around. So yessir, you’ve got the right idea. Thank you for the kind words my friend and I’m glad ya enjoyed it. Take care and do come again, please!
If the mules work all day what would you feed them for the day and when. Are they fed after work? How much grain and hay per big mule? Is that oats, barley or corn? Thanks.
So, they get all the hay that they want once I turn them out into their pen. The hay is free choice and I keep it stocked. It is just regular grass hay. I also feed them 3 gallons of 11% protein sweet feed grain mix every night. They will not eat it all at one time… But will snack on it all throughout the night. And normally by the next morning, they will have it all cleaned up. They get 3 gallons per mule which translates into about 15 pounds of feed each. This is pretty much standard practice every day whether they are working or not. I like to keep my animals in good flesh and fairly fat. I would rather have them a little fat than poor… I believe if they are going to work for you, then you should feed them well. My animals give me 100%, and I feel I owe it to them the same. I do not spare any expense. Thank you for the questions and I hope I answered them for you. Thank you for taking time to watching comment. I appreciate it! Take care and do come again, please
@@zachodom7486 Thanks for taking the trouble to answer, much appreciated. Would that be about half a small bale of hay per mule - another 20 lbs? You dont expect your truck to go without gas - same with the mules. I totally agree - gotta feed them well if you want to get the best out of them. Besides it is our duty to take good care of them which you obviously do.
@@zachodom7486 thanks Zach. I found another old 1957 article on draught animals and then recommend 1lbs concentrates and 1 lbs hay per 100 lbs liveweight for heavy working horses/mules - or 2% of live weight per day. So you are on the money. Another question regarding ploughing. How long can they plow in a day and what area is realistic - lighter soils.
@@african7498it really just depends on the soil type, condition of the animals, size of plow, and number of animals, etc. But an in shape draft sized team (2 animals) pulling a 12” walking plow…can plow up to 2 acres a day. Bigger plows require bigger animals. Riding plows usually require bigger animals or more of them. Plowing with 3 is nice. You can just keep making rounds and not resting the animals so much. 4 is even better if you have them 😊
Well, the size of average timber a man works dictates the size of the animals he needs to work. Most times, my two mules can handle most of the timber I cut. But every now and then we get into some of that sure enough big stuff and need 4 mules. It’s not very often, but it does happen. Thanks for question and I hope I answered ya well enough.
He is doing real good. He is actually starting to mow hay with them just a little bit. I will try to get some video of him soon. Thank you sir for asking. And thanks for taking time to watch comment. Take care and do come again.
When I say that, that means for them to “stand up” in the harness. Tighten up a little. Not walk off forward. But just stand up where they are. Don’t come back anymore at all. I also say “straighten up.” That means just what it says. If one is flaring out a little or something such as when hooking or turning…I’ll tell em to straighten up. Or stand up. Sometimes I’ll call one mule particularly and give them an independent command such as these if one is a little out of kilter. Hope this answers your question and thank you! You’re most welcome and thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please
I started cutting timber when I was 14 yo. I’ve been in the logging business in and out ever since then. I’ve been in business for myself since 2014. I’ve worked on conventional, mechanical, and horse/mule logging crews. Thank you for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again! Thx
He’s doing very good. We actually trimmed his feet and gave him plenty of loving just the other day. I’m sure they will do riding a little also. Sb surely loves him and he her as well.
Yessir you’ve got the right ideas for sure. Miles are just a little more careful with things compared to horses imho. And that’s why I prefer mules. Anyway, thank you sir for always taking time to watch and comment. I appreciate it. Take care and do come again, please
Lord! Lol. One of the mules had to go. It happens quite often working mules and horses. Anyway, thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please
Bad part is, UA-cam wanted to offer a translation of what you wrote to English 🤣🤣🤣. Thanks for watching and commenting my friend. Take care and do come again, please
It's very interesting to watch. Growing up in Louisiana, I've seen this and was always fascinated with seeing 👀 a man work with his animals. It's also great to see a man and his children spending time together. She's very polite and attentive.
Thank you so much! And especially thank you for the kind words on my baby. She’s a joy no doubt and I’m so proud of her. Thank you for taking time to watch and comment! It means a lot to me. Take care and do come again, please
Looks like you got some fine help there. My dad always said you could feed a mule on what a horse wasted on the ground. He said, mules are smarter tan horses, that if a mule got caught in barbed wire it would stand there and wait until you found it and a horse would fight it until the tore the legs all to pieces. I don't know I reckon I just always liked them old long eared devils for some reason.
I agree with everything your dad said! I’ve always sorta leaned towards mules although I’ve had a little of them all. Anyway, thank you sir for sharing with me. And taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please
Zach...that's a great commentary on owning and working mules. I appreciate your attitude and interest in working with your mules. In a future video you may give some pointers on how to tell the species of various trees. Blessings.
Thank you sir and glad ya enjoyed it! I’ll keep that in mind on tree ID. Thx for taking time to watch and comment my friend. Take care and do come again, please!!
I've always heard a mule will do twice the work on half the feed. But I also heard they didn't ask the mule when they came to that conclusion. 😅
Haha, yes that’s about the sum of it. Mules will get at least the same amount of work done on half the feed no doubt. Sometimes more…depending on conditions and whatnot. Anyway, thanks my friend and thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please
I really like the way you talk about your mules, your love and respect for them is apparent. I am also amazed how much your mules can pull, after all they are not that heavy. I am used to having horses that weigh more than 2000 pounds. With the ever increasing average summer temperatures ( right now we are 8 degrees above normal here in NW Missouri) I fully understand why you prefer mules, and your feeding points are convincing.
Thank you sir for all the kind words. I truly appreciate it. Mules are all too often misunderstood. So, I wanted to take time and just do a little explaining on them. From someone who has worked a little of everything. I really appreciate you taking time to watch and comment as usual. I appreciate it! Take care my friend and do come again, please!
Thank you for making this video
Love all the calmness and information. Your mules are beautiful animals
Best to you all
God Bless you all🙏
Thank you ma’am! I really do appreciate it. And thank you for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please
Thank you Zach! We love our horses and our mules! The mules indeed act like puppy dogs, wanting their brushing and scratching every time we are near.
You are welcome! That is good to hear… And yes, I do agree. Thank you for taking time to watch and comment. Take care of my friend, and do come again, please
Amazing talent , by the mules , also terrific talent by you , the owner , you are amazing with teaching , stay safe , enjoy .
Thank you sir! I’m glad ya enjoyed it and could get something from it at least. Take my friend and do come again! Thx for taking time to watch and comment
You make the best videos, that’s a fine pair you got and I hope you and your family are doing good.
Thank you so much! We are all doing well. It is good to hear from you. Thank you so much for taking time to watch and comment! I appreciate it… Take care, my friend and do come again
Dear Zach
Hello my friend
God bless you all there
Thank you for taking me along to see and hear all you have there i enjoy all of it so much.
I am glad you have your Number 1 helper there too! Ill be praying for all of you and the animals too
Take care my friend
Awesome! I’m glad ya enjoyed it and thank you so much for the kind words!! I truly appreciate it and also you taking time to watch and comment. Thank you! Take care my friend and do come again, please
Once again I have learned a plethora of new information regarding mules and logging with mules. Your knowledge and your ability to share this knowledge is outstanding! Most of all your content brings glory and honor to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
Awesome! Glad you’re enjoying it and learning. Thank you for such kind words and also for taking time to watch and comment. I can’t help but give Jesus the full credit he deserves. Without him, I am nothing! Thank you again! Take care and do come again, please
Thank you sir for sharing your life with us. I don't know much about mules and they are so cool. Love all the info. And patience is a gift from God. We must have patience as we run the race set before us. God bless you and your family. God bless Israel too 🙏
Yes ma’am, patience is a virtue. Hard to come by sometimes, but a virtue! No doubt. Thank you for such kind words and for taking time to watch and comment! I appreciate it. Take care and do come again, please
Love your channel ❤ You feel like home! Hi from NC, God Bless and stay safe.
Hello North Carolina! Thank you for coming back and I’m glad it feels like home! It is good to hear from you. Thank you for the kind words, and thank you for taking time to comment! I surely appreciate it. Take care my friend and come again please
Thank you for the best kind of schooling. 👍
You’re most welcome and I’m glad ya enjoyed it! Thank you for always watching and commenting. Thx for the kind words! Take care and do come again, please!
Thank you for sharing such a great video and sharing of your knowledge. Your little helper is going to grow up to be quite the teamster. Wishing you all the best.
You are most welcome! And thank you so much for the kind words. I sure do hope my little helper grows up as you say. Me and her had a lot of fun making this video. Thank you also for taking time to watch and comment! Take care and do come again.
Also, horses are lofty in spirit, and donkeys are sweethearts -- generally speaking. I have no experience with mules other than some parade mules, so I can't speak on them. But, watching your videos, it seems that your mules are sweethearts too.
There are several mules that will take after the donkey. They bond different with a person than a horse does. They bond you form with a mew is more like a dog. Thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again.
Thanks Zach, Im from Missouri and always loved Mules, they just look fine.
You are a good father and a hard working man. I wished I knew you in person.
Thank you, sir! That truly does mean a lot to me… I try to be everything that you described and then more. Thank you so much, and also thank you for taking time to watch and comment! Take care of my friend and do come again.
thanks for the talk I recall my gramps saying the same things you said he said they wood put a mule with a horse to slow the horse down when breaking him in to plowing .
Yessir you’re welcome! And thx for sharing. I believe that’s right too. Mules are slower and more methodical in what they do for sure. Thx for the kind words and thx for taking time to watch and comment. Take care my friend and do come again, please
Got the crew chief with you today! Nice to see Sarah Beth! Oxen are a lot slower!! Where do they get "stubborn as a mule"! You're a good Dad, you let The Little Lady have the cushion! I have 2 children, My Daughter has my temperament, and my Son has his Mother's!!
Yessir, got the main boss lady with me for sure! She’s good help and so much fun. I just love it when any of the kids come to the woods with me. My big kids are kinda “doing their own thing” now. But still enjoy having them, when they can. Thanks for the kind words my friend and thanks for always taking time to watch and comment. I appreciate it!!! Take care and do come again!
Thanks Zach, very interesting video ,It looks like your daughter likes being with you, be safe and be well
Thank you, sir, I’m glad you enjoyed it! And yes, me and her both have a good time together. Thank you for the wishes, and thank you also for taking time to watch and comment. As always. Take care and do come again.
Someday I would love to come and watch this. Barlow is only about 70 miles from me.
Carroll McGuire
Marion, IL
You’re always welcome to stop by. Just let me know in advance. Thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care my friend and do come again, please
Hello Zach how lovely to see you again and how very nice to meet Sarah Beth...hello Sarah Beth 👋 Zach you can talk all you want about your beautiful Mules lm here and l hang on to every word you say.W
Oh how l wish l lived closer so l could and ask if l could help with your Mules like bring them in,feed them,groom them and love on them all day...l would have to tear myself away from them beautiful animals.l would work for you for nothing just so long as l could be there with them...l would even clean all the harnesses every day just for the love of it.Great video thankyou Zach ❤ uk England
Hello again! And Sarabeth says, “Hey!” Thank you so much for the kind words and for taking time to watch and comment. I surely appreciate it and everything you said. You sound like a dedicated woman to her cause for sure. And a hard worker. I’d be glad for you to hangout with us anytime if ya were closer. Glad to have someone such as yourself in the UK. 🇬🇧. UA-cam has been really cool for getting to know folks from all around. I like that! Thank you ma’am, again! Take care of yourself and do come again. I hope this video has helped ya understand mules better.
@@zachodom7486 yes utube is very good for making new friends l totally agree with you,you are adorable and lm so happy to have found your channel.lm learning so much from you thankyou Zach.
@@joycehennequin8469yes ma’am! You’re most welcome..thx for being here..
Great informative video Zach. Honestly, I know very little about pulling logs with animals, I have always used machinery, my grandfathers did however use animals and here in Australia they preferred to use Bullock teams, the reason for this was a lot of the reasons you have outlined and why you prefer your mules over draft horses. The biggest reason they often told me was that the bullock teams were better in a low speed heavy pull, as they seem to find a lower gear in other words then the draft horses ever could, but if they were pulling wagons at high speed they preferred the draft horses for this application. I also think that the bullocks were cheaper to buy and they were easier to feed and maintain. Anyway keep up the good work.
Yessir you bet! I’ve talked to several oxen drivers here in the U.S. and they share those same sentiments as well. Low geared and low end torque. Only thing with regular oxen is, they get hot! And down south where I am, oxen weren’t near as popular as mules were I think mainly because of that. But anyway, that’s a cool topic you brought up and thank you. I’m always glad to hear about how other people in other places do things. Thx for sharing! And thx for taking time to watch and comment. I truly appreciate it!! Take care my friend and do come again, please
I had a bad mule when I was a kid. The bars of his mouth were nothing but scar tissue where he'd had a bicycle chain bit in his mouth, and I don't know if the bit had made him bad, or if he'd had the bit because he was already bad. You couldn't turn him or stop him. He had thrush really bad, and trying to get that cleared up was an exercise in good reflexes. He wanted to kick every time I picked up his foot. I never did get to work him. I rode him a few times, and that was an adventure. I ended up trading him off, and I believe he went to South America to be a pack mule on a coffee plantation. There was a buyer in the area when I traded him, and I was told that was where he went. I never wanted another one. He ruined me. Your mules are giving me a different opinion of them. Yours work really nicely. Now I have broken a team of miniature donkeys, and they were very precise and gentle. They did hate dogs, however, and I had a runaway with one of them when she saw a dog and took out after it, cart and all. Small as they were, I did work them some. I built a little sledge for them, and we used them to haul manure and haul firewood.
I am not sure what is going on with my comment… I tried to respond earlier and somehow it is showing it did not go through. Anyway, I will try again… I am sorry to hear about your John Mule too many times rank mules have spoiled people, you can get good ones and bad ones and either male or female. But John mules generally require a stiff hand to get them broke. I am glad to hear about your donkeys though! I love donkeys so much. Thank you for always taking time to watch and also comment. It means a lot to me. I really appreciate it! Take care of my friend, and do come again please.
Most excellent presentation. All you do is try your hardest every day.
Yes, sir, that is the truth! Many times I fail, but I do try hard! Thank you for such kind words, and also for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again!
Thanks for sharing Zack and Sara. always fun to tag along with you. Ken Smith. Hope you had a great Fathers day.
Thank you sir! I’m glad ya enjoyed it and could get something from it. Thank you for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please
When I moved south my old land lord talked about the family saw mill and all the mules they used to get logs to the mill.
Aw man! That’s cool 😎 yes even 30 yrs ago, there was a lot more folks doing it with animals still. There’s not many left now…sadly! Anyway, thank you for the kind words and also taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please.
I’ve always had horses. For some reason I decided to pull a pair of mare pony mules out of the dog food line. They are incredibly sweet, and easy to train.
That’s is super cool 😎! I wish you all the best with them. Thank you for taking time to watch and comment: take care and do come again, please
Another wonderful video:)! I learned a whole whack of things about mules. My mare lets me smack the flies too lol. The first time I smacked a fly on her I was shocked that I didn’t consider what she may think of that but she just knew and did not resent my efforts. I remember watching an older video of Pat Perrelli talking about hybrid vigour and that was a true revelation for me. Apparently he was a huge mule guy way before he got into horses. I love your videos sir!! Your little girl is a very sensible young lady and totally cute as a button:)!
Thank you so much for such kind words. I feel as low I’m undeserving… But thank you so kindly! I do love my mules and also my children. I take pride in both. So it means a lot hearing compliments about them. Thank you! Also, thank you for taking time to watch and comment! Take care and do come again
Very good video Mr Zack thanks
Yessir yw! Thanks for the kind words and also for taking time to watch and comment. Take care my friend, and do come again!
Now Zach that's a great video good job on the video I have to say the difference between mules and horses think you for knowledge your friend Billy
Awesome buddy! Thank you and thank you for taking time to watch and comment as always, my friend! I appreciate you!! Good to hear from you. Take care and come again, please!
Good video and God bless
Thank you, sir! And same to you… Thanks for taking time to watch and comment as usual. Take care and do come again, please
You are very good with your mules.
Thank you sir and thx for taking time to watch and comment…take care my friend and do come again, please
That is some beautiful country.
Thank you ☺️ I feel blessed to live here no doubt. Thank you so much for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please
Fine looking mules zach
Thank you, sir, I really appreciate it! Thank you for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please
That's a fine yungin u got there.
Thank you, sir! I’m quite fond of her myself! Thank you for the kind words and thank you for taking time to watch and comment. Take care my friend and do come again, please
Great video ! Idk if there is any difference, but what I’ve saw of those brabant horses really impress me. Would be nice to have a pair of mules out of those.
Thx buddy. The brabants are great horses. You just have to careful with CPL and scratches in those type of horses. Otherwise, magnificent. And if I was gonna get any more mares, I’d consider some brabant influence for sure. Thanks for the kind words brother and for taking time to watch and comment. Take care buddy, and come back anytime
Your daughter is so well mannered and behaved. You can be proud of her
Thank you! And thanks for taking time to watch and comment. I appreciate it..take care and do come again!
I think I've seen all of his children in videos one time or another. All 3 are well behaved and respectful.
@@jackgreen412thank you sir, that means a lot to me
We love your mules too….❤❤
Thank you ma’am! It is good to hear from you…
Zack that was lovely with your little girl 😁👍
Awesome! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for the kind words! We had a really good time. Thank you for taking time to watch and comment. Take care of my friend and do come again!
Do you know of someone that keeps a Mammoth Jack around at all times? I've been sorta looking at a pair of gray Percheron mares that I think could throw some beautiful mule foals. No one around here seems to have anything. Thanks
Another interesting video.
Where are you located?
@@zachodom7486 NE corner of Indiana. About two miles from Ohio and eight miles from Michigan.
@@RobertJones-ey9qzprobably the closest person I know right off would be Anthony McAllister. You can look him up on Facebook and send him a message. He keeps a few jacks. Scott Wilson is in Ohio and is also on Facebook and keeps a gaited Jack. There are a couple folks in Kentucky with good jacks. Either way, you’re gonna have to travel a little piece. AI is another option. Townley Jackstock in Buchanan TN ships semen on their jacks. But you will need a good vet familiar with AI and draft horses. Townley Jackstock is also on fb. Hope this helps a little
I think mules are more agile then the draft horses
I’d say that’s true…they’re a little lighter on their feet for the most part. So rightly so…
My dad told me that when he was growing up in the depression that his family cut timber. They had mules and horse teams. He said that the mules were easier to work with. They showed the mules their route 1 time maybe 2 and they would snake the logs out themselves. Just had to have 1 person to hook up and 1 at the landing. Now with the horse teams someone would have to travel with them.
I have had both horses and mules alike that would both go to and from on their own. But I will say mules catch on a little quicker to it. After having had both… I just generally prefer mules! I like the way they bond with a person, and also they’re easier keepers. Thank you so much for taking time to watch and comment! Take care and do come again, please
God Bless
Thank you very much, and likewise! Thank you also for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and come again, please
I’ve learned a lot today I’ve only known Jenny and a jack
Glad ya did!
Hey pal why the Amish strap at their britchen been my experience that if one mule falls the other one is going over on top of the other one i just use it to drive them to the tongue. One of the worst wrecks i had was with a Amish strap and one horse slipped on the pavement during the summer big mess
I agree. I just forgot to take it off… I even mentioned that in the video. Thanks for watching and commenting. Take care and do come again!
Alice says I’m just trying to get a snack dad
Haha, yep..always lol. They act like I don’t feed them 🤣🤣🤣
Sarah Beth is cuter than a pretty little button .
Thank you sir! I am quite fond of her. ❤️ thank you for taking time to watch and comment. Take care my friend and do come again, please!
have you used oxen?
No sir. I’ve always liked them though. And I have a couple good friends that use them up north. Oxen were not very popular here in our parts, and I believe it is due to the heat. At least from what I’m told from my oxen friends… Thank you for the question and also for taking time to comment! I appreciate it
As far as Henny, will they be shorter because the mom is a donkey? I've seen some pictures of hennies and thought their ears looked shorter and heads looked a little different. Would this be because the dad is a stallion? Great info by the way, brother. God bless as always
Typically speaking, they have more of a “horse”’type head and usually won’t grow off as big as a mule would if it were the other way around. So yessir, you’ve got the right idea. Thank you for the kind words my friend and I’m glad ya enjoyed it. Take care and do come again, please!
If the mules work all day what would you feed them for the day and when. Are they fed after work? How much grain and hay per big mule? Is that oats, barley or corn? Thanks.
So, they get all the hay that they want once I turn them out into their pen. The hay is free choice and I keep it stocked. It is just regular grass hay. I also feed them 3 gallons of 11% protein sweet feed grain mix every night. They will not eat it all at one time… But will snack on it all throughout the night. And normally by the next morning, they will have it all cleaned up. They get 3 gallons per mule which translates into about 15 pounds of feed each. This is pretty much standard practice every day whether they are working or not. I like to keep my animals in good flesh and fairly fat. I would rather have them a little fat than poor… I believe if they are going to work for you, then you should feed them well. My animals give me 100%, and I feel I owe it to them the same. I do not spare any expense. Thank you for the questions and I hope I answered them for you. Thank you for taking time to watching comment. I appreciate it! Take care and do come again, please
@@zachodom7486 Thanks for taking the trouble to answer, much appreciated. Would that be about half a small bale of hay per mule - another 20 lbs? You dont expect your truck to go without gas - same with the mules. I totally agree - gotta feed them well if you want to get the best out of them. Besides it is our duty to take good care of them which you obviously do.
@@african7498half a bale (20#) would be about right per mule per day. And you’re welcome
@@zachodom7486 thanks Zach. I found another old 1957 article on draught animals and then recommend 1lbs concentrates and 1 lbs hay per 100 lbs liveweight for heavy working horses/mules - or 2% of live weight per day. So you are on the money. Another question regarding ploughing. How long can they plow in a day and what area is realistic - lighter soils.
@@african7498it really just depends on the soil type, condition of the animals, size of plow, and number of animals, etc. But an in shape draft sized team (2 animals) pulling a 12” walking plow…can plow up to 2 acres a day. Bigger plows require bigger animals. Riding plows usually require bigger animals or more of them. Plowing with 3 is nice. You can just keep making rounds and not resting the animals so much. 4 is even better if you have them 😊
You was gonna say the down fall of the mules how often do you use a 4 mule team?
Well, the size of average timber a man works dictates the size of the animals he needs to work. Most times, my two mules can handle most of the timber I cut. But every now and then we get into some of that sure enough big stuff and need 4 mules. It’s not very often, but it does happen. Thanks for question and I hope I answered ya well enough.
How is Mr summers coming along with his colts?
He is doing real good. He is actually starting to mow hay with them just a little bit. I will try to get some video of him soon. Thank you sir for asking. And thanks for taking time to watch comment. Take care and do come again.
What do you mean when you say, "Y'all stand up there" when you are driving your team? Thank you!
When I say that, that means for them to “stand up” in the harness. Tighten up a little. Not walk off forward. But just stand up where they are. Don’t come back anymore at all. I also say “straighten up.” That means just what it says. If one is flaring out a little or something such as when hooking or turning…I’ll tell em to straighten up. Or stand up. Sometimes I’ll call one mule particularly and give them an independent command such as these if one is a little out of kilter.
Hope this answers your question and thank you! You’re most welcome and thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please
Thank you and it does answer my question! Have a blessed day!
@@wagonshocampfirecookin7794awesome!! Take care 😊
How long have you been in the logging business
I started cutting timber when I was 14 yo. I’ve been in the logging business in and out ever since then. I’ve been in business for myself since 2014. I’ve worked on conventional, mechanical, and horse/mule logging crews. Thank you for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again! Thx
How’s your pony doing Sara Beth?
He’s doing very good. We actually trimmed his feet and gave him plenty of loving just the other day. I’m sure they will do riding a little also. Sb surely loves him and he her as well.
I think mules are more sure footed
Definitely that…
Hi Sara Beth
She says, “Hello Ms Thomas.” ☺️☺️☺️ I hope you’re having a good day today! And thank you for taking time to watch and comment as always!!
I,ll put my money on you and the girls Zack !!!!!
I like both, but i like mules gooder
Haha, thank you! And likewise my friend. Thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please!
Horses move faster mules and 🫏 are better packers and hill climbing animals they pay more attention to where they stepping.
Yessir you’ve got the right ideas for sure. Miles are just a little more careful with things compared to horses imho. And that’s why I prefer mules. Anyway, thank you sir for always taking time to watch and comment. I appreciate it. Take care and do come again, please
What was that sound from the camera person? Well, wherever it came from… A fart?
Lord! Lol. One of the mules had to go. It happens quite often working mules and horses. Anyway, thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please
Yep, Ua. Hit tha tree . AGAIN. Ha. Ha.
Bad part is, UA-cam wanted to offer a translation of what you wrote to English 🤣🤣🤣. Thanks for watching and commenting my friend. Take care and do come again, please
No see no say.
I don’t know what ya mean there Mr Ray?