I love watching their ears move. Mules are smart and full of heart. With plenty of personality, huh? One time I went on trip to southern Indiana where it's very forested and hilly. Our hosts asked if anyone was interested in taking a big old riding mule up the mountain in the snow to watch the sunset. I about shot out that door faster than a jackrabbit! They had two mules. So the Mr. and I went. I know they're sure footed, but asked if they might stumble climbing in the snow. Nope! Lord in heaven, I felt so blessed that day...the mules were gorgeous. My parents made sure I got all the riding lessons possible as a kid. Deep in my heart I still want a mule. When I was 14, I made friends with a Thoroughbred in rent string. Nobody ever rode him. Well, I sure wanted to. After a first ride in a bullpen with a bunch of skeptical onlookers, I bought the gelding. $200. He was sway backed. Perfect. Couldn't afford a saddle anyway. Good memories. Thanks for the videos. Love this stuff!
Sir I do enjoy watching you and your mules.i can tell how much you care for them.always take good care of yourself and your mules.my families ly logged for years.
I surely love my percheron mules. I’ve always like percherons better, even when I had horses. Just a preference I guess. No real reason. Anyway, thank you for the kind words and for watching!
Hard to beat a Savannah or Warner Taylor side loader. I used to log with mules. I'm in dickson co tn. I quit and farm full-time now. I still have my mules but there getting old. You're young and consider myself young too at 44. We have to keep working mules alive so the knowledge don't get lost.
Yessir for sure. I’ve farmed and logged bout all my life off and on. With machines and with mules/horses. I am a one man show more or less and kinda like it that way really. Less stress. And honestly more money made…because no one else is ever gonna put out like I do owning the business and all. But yeah, keep it alive and viable. It’s still a viable business if one doesn’t mind working and can do most all of his own maintenance etc. Anyway, take care brother and thanks again for watching and commenting
That’s cool 😎. My pa talked about an older gentleman in our community years and years ago that used oxen to log with. And they also pulled out a lot of stumps. That would’ve been something to see for sure. Thanks for watching my friend and take care
Thank you for showing this. I had a friend who logged with horses. He said he would just let the horse take the log from the forest by itself and if the log got hung up on a tree, the horse would back up to reposition the log to free it. I often tried to visualize that.
Yes ma’am it’s a thing. Mine will do the same thing. They get really smart about what they’re doing. Often times knowing more than their drivers do about what’s going on. I really enjoy working with them! Thank you for watching and for commenting!!
The old timers in my family lived and logged in the smokie mountains of NC. Once they skidded a log or two down the mountain, they would hook and send the team down by their selves. Somebody would be at the bottom to unhook and send the team back up by their selves. It only took two to do it. The youngest two in the group ( mostly kids 10-14) would do this and the older men would be cutting more timber, crosscut saws and axes were used. My dad was born in 1936. He always said if there had been chainsaws, there wouldn't be a tree left in the smokie mountains.
It's amazing just how smart They will get and what you can teach a mule in the woods People that haven't been around them Most of the time are fascinating
You got yourself a new subscriber. I love mules and horses and in the past spent much time around them. Now I'm on the verge of being incapacitated. This stuff is therapeutic for me. Thanks. Love long videos that teach people too. A way of working that is better for Mother Earth.
Well that makes me really happy because that’s why I do this! I want to help folks in anyway I can. Whether it’s just good entertainment or learning. Thank you very much for watching and commenting! Take care
just found you! you're doing good! they look young but doing well! love how you talk to them in a calm voice, they know! glad you back off when they can't pull together, you don't want to discourage them, and they won't pull a load!
That’s right! They’ll get better every pull. And actually this video is a couple months old. They have gotten considerably better since then. Thanks for the kind words and for watching.
What a beautiful team you have! I have bred and raised 14. Still have 4, you are blessed to have time to work them. I always have worked 2 jobs to pay the bills and raise a family so I have never had time to work them much. I am 59 and disabled now. I am a veteran with issues. My mules are my therapy, I love em!!! I can turn them out and they will stay with and follow me anywhere, with no halter or lead rope, better than a dog, so intelligent! They know exactly what I am saying when I talk to them! They are smarter than most people! Hahahaha
Yes they sure are. They do me a good job and we also enjoy each others company. I just came in from feeding them a while ago. It’s always a joy to be with them. Thanks for watching and commenting
Thank you kindly. We’re getting there a little at a time. They’re still young so small steps for now: but they’re coming right along. Thx for watching and take care!
Nice job! It seams the trace chains/logger heads should be hooked 1-2" higher on the hanes.....just a video observation....lol. I know using a cart is a factor. Thanks for the video, I'll follow all of your logging videos!
They’re hooked on the wider part of the collar. I can’t go much either way. This cart is just a high center of draft. I just make sure to keep my belly bands from being too loose. So it holds the draft angle pretty close. I have tinkered with it a little…but we switch back and forth between the cart and ground skidding so much that right about where they are is a happy compromise. A lot of guys these days are using D ring harness just for that reason on these log carts. But I’ve found that it doesn’t effect things a whole bunch for what I do. Thx again for watching and commenting! Good to hear from you
Very good job Your meals did a good job keep up the good work and keep watching this is the first time I’ve watched you and I enjoy watching you work with the mules keep up the good work God bless
Great video! I use to drive draft horses when I was younger and did a little logging with them. Always thought mules were fascinating but never worked with one. After seeing your videos, I want a team. 😆
I’ve had to the privilege of working both and I like both for different reasons. But at the end of the day, I’m a mule guy no doubt: I just love them! Thanks for watching and dropping me a line. Glad ya enjoyed it
Need to show and explain the side loader. Not many people know about them unless you're from the south. Owned several. Best was a savannah heavy-duty with a 2 speed box for pto.
I hope to do a video just on the truck soon. They are good loaders and work good for what they were designed for. Thanks for watching and commenting friend
Mr. Odom how long have you had Kate and Alice? They sure do like workin for you pulling logs. Are they twin sisters? I notice their ears are always moving around. Is there a reason for that other than hearing every sound around .
I have had them now for almost 2 yrs. I bought them when they were 2 yo mules. They’re coming 4 yo now. They’re half sister. Same daddy. I didn’t raise these. But I have two colts that are half sisters and I raised them. Their ears are always moving because they’re paying attention and listening to this and that. Mules def pay more attention to everything than horses do. That’s just one reason why I prefer mules personally. I’d say we all get along pretty good. Most days anyway lol. Thanks for watching my friend!
@@zachodom7486 thank you for sharing that Mr. Odom I appreciate you and your entire crew, videos and all. I noticed how sharp you keep your chainsaw as well. Thank you my friend.
I recently did an article for rural heritage magazine that’s coming out next month I believe that details some of my reasons for preferring mules over horses although we’ve owned and worked both. Buttttt, I do plan to do a video soon of that particular thing. Lots of people has ask me about the differences in the two. So hopefully we will get to do that soon. And thank you for watching and commenting my friend!
Sometimes a cart can be a hinderance. But it’s usually a good thing. It sure helps save your team for sure. Going downhill can be challenging at times. You have to hook sorta long or your log can run up on your team. One thing I’ve learned for sure…the same thing doesn’t work best every time. To be an effective animal logger, one needs to have an arsenal of tools. Thanks for watching my friend
Thank you! They’re getting a little better every time we head to the woods. I am mighty proud of them. Thanks for watching and for commenting! I really appreciate it
I love watching their ears move. Mules are smart and full of heart. With plenty of personality, huh?
One time I went on trip to southern Indiana where it's very forested and hilly. Our hosts asked if anyone was interested in taking a big old riding mule up the mountain in the snow to watch the sunset. I about shot out that door faster than a jackrabbit! They had two mules. So the Mr. and I went. I know they're sure footed, but asked if they might stumble climbing in the snow. Nope! Lord in heaven, I felt so blessed that day...the mules were gorgeous.
My parents made sure I got all the riding lessons possible as a kid. Deep in my heart I still want a mule. When I was 14, I made friends with a Thoroughbred in rent string. Nobody ever rode him. Well, I sure wanted to. After a first ride in a bullpen with a bunch of skeptical onlookers, I bought the gelding. $200. He was sway backed. Perfect. Couldn't afford a saddle anyway. Good memories. Thanks for the videos. Love this stuff!
Awesome story! Thanks for sharing and also thanks for watching and commenting 😉
Sir I do enjoy watching you and your mules.i can tell how much you care for them.always take good care of yourself and your mules.my families ly logged for years.
Awesome 👏🏻. Thank you so much and thanks for watching
As a owner of 1 molly perch mule I really enjoy your videos and I like your truck and loader..
I surely love my percheron mules. I’ve always like percherons better, even when I had horses. Just a preference I guess. No real reason. Anyway, thank you for the kind words and for watching!
Hard to beat a Savannah or Warner Taylor side loader. I used to log with mules. I'm in dickson co tn. I quit and farm full-time now. I still have my mules but there getting old. You're young and consider myself young too at 44. We have to keep working mules alive so the knowledge don't get lost.
Yessir for sure. I’ve farmed and logged bout all my life off and on. With machines and with mules/horses. I am a one man show more or less and kinda like it that way really. Less stress. And honestly more money made…because no one else is ever gonna put out like I do owning the business and all. But yeah, keep it alive and viable. It’s still a viable business if one doesn’t mind working and can do most all of his own maintenance etc. Anyway, take care brother and thanks again for watching and commenting
I used to log with a single steer hooked to a small yarding sled, and like your loader on the truck.
That’s cool 😎. My pa talked about an older gentleman in our community years and years ago that used oxen to log with. And they also pulled out a lot of stumps. That would’ve been something to see for sure. Thanks for watching my friend and take care
Thank you for showing this. I had a friend who logged with horses. He said he would just let the horse take the log from the forest by itself and if the log got hung up on a tree, the horse would back up to reposition the log to free it. I often tried to visualize that.
Yes ma’am it’s a thing. Mine will do the same thing. They get really smart about what they’re doing. Often times knowing more than their drivers do about what’s going on. I really enjoy working with them! Thank you for watching and for commenting!!
The old timers in my family lived and logged in the smokie mountains of NC. Once they skidded a log or two down the mountain, they would hook and send the team down by their selves. Somebody would be at the bottom to unhook and send the team back up by their selves. It only took two to do it. The youngest two in the group ( mostly kids 10-14) would do this and the older men would be cutting more timber, crosscut saws and axes were used. My dad was born in 1936. He always said if there had been chainsaws, there wouldn't be a tree left in the smokie mountains.
I sure do agree that they're smart enough to do work themselves.
It's amazing just how smart They will get and what you can teach a mule in the woods
People that haven't been around them
Most of the time are fascinating
Yessir and thank you kindly for watching and commenting
Great video enjoyed it very much keep them coming
Glad ya enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and commenting
You got yourself a new subscriber. I love mules and horses and in the past spent much time around them. Now I'm on the verge of being incapacitated. This stuff is therapeutic for me. Thanks. Love long videos that teach people too. A way of working that is better for Mother Earth.
Well that makes me really happy because that’s why I do this! I want to help folks in anyway I can. Whether it’s just good entertainment or learning. Thank you very much for watching and commenting! Take care
just found you! you're doing good! they look young but doing well! love how you talk to them in a calm voice, they know! glad you back off when they can't pull together, you don't want to discourage them, and they won't pull a load!
That’s right! They’ll get better every pull. And actually this video is a couple months old. They have gotten considerably better since then. Thanks for the kind words and for watching.
Thank you for the video .I like the log loader on the truck very neat setup!
Welcome sir and thanks for watching! Glad ya enjoyed it
What a beautiful team you have! I have bred and raised 14. Still have 4, you are blessed to have time to work them. I always have worked 2 jobs to pay the bills and raise a family so I have never had time to work them much. I am 59 and disabled now. I am a veteran with issues. My mules are my therapy, I love em!!!
I can turn them out and they will stay with and follow me anywhere, with no halter or lead rope, better than a dog, so intelligent! They know exactly what I am saying when I talk to them! They are smarter than most people! Hahahaha
Yessir you’re right! They are good companions no doubt. Thanks for sharing and for watching!!!
Thank you for making this video
Take care my friend
Yes you’re welcome my friend…thx for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please
These are some great working PARTNERS and probably also friends.
Yes they sure are. They do me a good job and we also enjoy each others company. I just came in from feeding them a while ago. It’s always a joy to be with them. Thanks for watching and commenting
Vom Herrgott gegebener Segen für das Muligespann ! Die technischen Teile des Wagens sehr gut durchdacht-einfach und top! Danke Jörg
Thank you for the kind words friend! And thanks for watching!!
Good team of mules. Glad you don’t holler at them. Built a barn out of poplar wood. Very good wood. Thanks for the video.
Thank you kindly. We’re getting there a little at a time. They’re still young so small steps for now: but they’re coming right along. Thx for watching and take care!
Fine looking pair of young mules.
Thank you sir! I really like them. Thanks for watching and for commenting
@@zachodom7486 You're Welcome. A man with a fine pair of mules like those is truly blessed.
Yessir I really am! Thank you kindly
Nice job! It seams the trace chains/logger heads should be hooked 1-2" higher on the hanes.....just a video observation....lol. I know using a cart is a factor.
Thanks for the video, I'll follow all of your logging videos!
They’re hooked on the wider part of the collar. I can’t go much either way. This cart is just a high center of draft. I just make sure to keep my belly bands from being too loose. So it holds the draft angle pretty close. I have tinkered with it a little…but we switch back and forth between the cart and ground skidding so much that right about where they are is a happy compromise. A lot of guys these days are using D ring harness just for that reason on these log carts. But I’ve found that it doesn’t effect things a whole bunch for what I do. Thx again for watching and commenting! Good to hear from you
Very good job Your meals did a good job keep up the good work and keep watching this is the first time I’ve watched you and I enjoy watching you work with the mules keep up the good work God bless
Thank you kindly! And glad ya enjoyed it. Thx for watching
Great video! I use to drive draft horses when I was younger and did a little logging with them. Always thought mules were fascinating but never worked with one. After seeing your videos, I want a team. 😆
I’ve had to the privilege of working both and I like both for different reasons. But at the end of the day, I’m a mule guy no doubt: I just love them! Thanks for watching and dropping me a line. Glad ya enjoyed it
Nice good mules.
Thank you!
awesome, keep logging boys
Thank you will do! Thanks for watching and commenting
Need to show and explain the side loader. Not many people know about them unless you're from the south. Owned several. Best was a savannah heavy-duty with a 2 speed box for pto.
I hope to do a video just on the truck soon. They are good loaders and work good for what they were designed for. Thanks for watching and commenting friend
That’s a pretty team.
Thank you sir! I am mighty proud of them. Thanks for watching and commenting. Take care
Mr. Odom how long have you had Kate and Alice? They sure do like workin for you pulling logs. Are they twin sisters? I notice their ears are always moving around. Is there a reason for that other than hearing every sound around .
I have had them now for almost 2 yrs. I bought them when they were 2 yo mules. They’re coming 4 yo now. They’re half sister. Same daddy. I didn’t raise these. But I have two colts that are half sisters and I raised them. Their ears are always moving because they’re paying attention and listening to this and that. Mules def pay more attention to everything than horses do. That’s just one reason why I prefer mules personally. I’d say we all get along pretty good. Most days anyway lol. Thanks for watching my friend!
@@zachodom7486 thank you for sharing that Mr. Odom I appreciate you and your entire crew, videos and all. I noticed how sharp you keep your chainsaw as well. Thank you my friend.
@@kennethhall5070yessir yw! And yes, I try to keep a sharp saw..dull ones can get you hurt. Thanks my friend
Thank you Mr Odom
@@zachodom7486 thank you my friend, have a great week my friend.
I may have just missed it, but did you give the age and weight of your mules? Great team and load of logs.
They’re 3 yo mare mules. And weigh 1450 roughly right now. Still growing some…thanks for watching and also commenting!
Hello, how much weight are we looking at after you used the chain saw? P.S. good content.
Most logs are 150-200 board foot each. Poplar is 9 pounds per board foot roughly to give you an idea. And thanks for watching and commenting!!!
Good stuff. Have you gone over why mules instead of horses?
I recently did an article for rural heritage magazine that’s coming out next month I believe that details some of my reasons for preferring mules over horses although we’ve owned and worked both. Buttttt, I do plan to do a video soon of that particular thing. Lots of people has ask me about the differences in the two. So hopefully we will get to do that soon. And thank you for watching and commenting my friend!
Can u show how to set up bed chains on log wagon
I’ll see what I can do! Thank you for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please.
did you raise the mules or buy them
These two mules I bought; but I’ve got two mare mule colts here at the house I raised to go with them. They’re coming yearlings now.
I was thinking how they where doing a great job tell you sead their younger at pulling i thought they where doing great
Thank you very much!!!
I was just watching a guy wite and brown team thinking how they need a cart they where in hill terain
Sometimes a cart can be a hinderance. But it’s usually a good thing. It sure helps save your team for sure. Going downhill can be challenging at times. You have to hook sorta long or your log can run up on your team. One thing I’ve learned for sure…the same thing doesn’t work best every time. To be an effective animal logger, one needs to have an arsenal of tools. Thanks for watching my friend
Daddy was bad to get to showing off when he had an audience
Haha, awesome 😎
Nice good team of mules can't wait see them in couple yrs
Thank you! They’re getting a little better every time we head to the woods. I am mighty proud of them. Thanks for watching and for commenting! I really appreciate it