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Equipment / Weights for a solis with a flail mower???

« Last post by jaffab on June 22, 2025, 01:50:55 pm »

All,

I am looking to put a hedge cutter flail mower on my solis 26 compact tractor.
My tractor already has a bucket loader on the front.
When I add a flail mower (Butterfly 300), do I need to add counter balance weights on the front?
If so, how much do I need to add?
And how to attach them - the ones I see listed for a solis seem to bolt on the front (see 2nd pic) - which would restict the bucket loader movement.
The front of my tractor is as per the attached photo.
Any advice?

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Poultry & Waterfowl / Re: Introduction of new hens

« Last post by Richmond on June 21, 2025, 01:01:40 pm »

They may take a little longer to find their place within the pecking order. It sometimes takes as long as a month before new and old hens are fully settled with each other. Once the new hens come into lay the dynamic will almost certainly change. You could try taking the older two out for a few days and then re-introduce them, so they are the newbies. Another possibility is to spray all the hens with a weak vinegar and water solution so they all smell alike.

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Poultry & Waterfowl / Introduction of new hens

« Last post by marjories wee acres on June 21, 2025, 10:35:40 am »

We have recently purchased 4 Point of lay hybrids as our wee group of hens were down to 2! In the past we had a cockeral who kept the peace however our two older legbars are bullying the new girls especially the two small girls. We initially kept them apart before moving them into the night enclosure  the new girls still have their own little henhouse but when they come out the old girls chase them. It has only been a week shall we just let them sort it out or is there something else we can try. Sorry for long post!

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Announcements / New diary post: Pullets / Strimming / Kitten gym

« Last post by TAS Bot on June 16, 2025, 10:23:37 am »

A new TAS diary entry has been posted: Pullets / Strimming / Kitten gym

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Marketplace / FS Pedigree Tamworth boar, (Scottish Borders)

« Last post by shankendfarming on June 12, 2025, 09:06:36 am »

Ordmains Jasper 2 (a pedigree registered Tamworth boar) is available for sale. I'm keeping some of his offspring hence the reason for his sale. He was born in 2017 and has sired a good number of litters for me over the years. He's a nice canny lad.

For photos or more information please get in touch.
Viewing also welcome.

Price £180

Located in the Scottish Borders

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Events / Re: Scottish Smallholder Festival 18th October 2025

« Last post by doganjo on June 11, 2025, 12:33:24 am »

Early bird tickets now finished but we have a stand in 2nd Avenue at the Royal Highland Show later this month where there will be offers and specials available
See festival.Scot for information

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Marketplace / Property for sale - near Edinburgh

« Last post by doganjo on June 11, 2025, 12:30:04 am »

My friend’s neighbours are moving away and this is up for sale at Galbraiths

1 Bethany Home Farm
Broxburn, West Lothian, EH52 6PN
Offers Over £595,000

https://www.galbraithgroup.com/property/str240190-1-bethany-home-farm-broxburn-west-lothian-eh52-6pn/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR7C3fILWVUtxRYT7z4cNLbxqNDKnfZmCgrjbD1Hmyfqa0mM4TR8Vhxvc5VjUA_aem_eQXo7OWBr3eQ9MKIBWXxBg

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Coffee Lounge / Scotland: the Big Land Question

« Last post by Rosemary on June 10, 2025, 08:30:32 am »

If you haven't already completed this, you have until 20th June to do so. Either way, please share. The more folk that complete this, the harder it is for the Scottish Government and the SNP to say land reform isn't of interest to the people of Scotland.
https://diffleypartnership.co.uk/the-big-land-question/

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Announcements / New diary post: Sweet peas / Embroidery / Pullets

« Last post by TAS Bot on June 09, 2025, 09:03:58 am »

A new TAS diary entry has been posted: Sweet peas / Embroidery / Pullets

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Marketplace / Re: FS Jersey cross Highland cattle (Scottish Borders)

« Last post by Rosemary on June 09, 2025, 07:06:32 am »

Probably make nice house cows.