Author: Brian Hurlburt

Brian Hurlburt’s FaceBook Profile states he’s an Old Goat & Chicken Chaser at Briden Farm, so who are we to argue! Brian is the “Bri” of Briden Farm.

Moving an 800 lb Hay Bale by Hand

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Moving 800 Lb Bales of Hay by Hand at Briden Farm, Bear River, Nova Scotia

Watch this video, You’ll see how I move an 800 lb Round Hay Bale by Hand, by Myself! After mentioning to some friends on Noom/Vibe that I’m probably in the best shape in my life!  After having moved a 500 lb Black Locust Log and routinely moving 800 lb Hay Bales, I decided to create this video after…

Now, to some, this may not be that big a thing! However, to me… It’s Huge! 

Especially considering when I was a Teen, when most people are at their best, and athletic performance peaks, I was a weakling! Now, 40 Years later, I man handle Black Locust Logs up to about 500 lbs and routinely move Huge Round Bales of Hay! According to AgriTech a 4.5×5’ round bale weighs between 720 – 950 lbs! 

Round Hay Bale Weights

So, for me, that’s HUGE! 

I’ve never been athletic, 

Which leads me to mention that I’m thinking about taking up Shot Putting! I know, it’s funny, right! However, read the post Does Knowing Your Ancestry Answer the Strange Questions? 

It makes me wonder where it all comes from? Right? 

It makes me wish I was a Craftsman!

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Carving Craftsman

I sometimes enjoy using a drummel tool to do some basic carving. I wish I was more apt when it comes to doing woodworking, using saws, routers, planners, and so on. I’ve never been particularly gifted with such things! 

It would definitely be a good skill to acquire, but while I can create websites, blogs, online stores, and more, when it comes to working with larger tools, and such I’m sadly lacking.Although there are certainly times when working around the homestead, or wanting things done around the place, it’d definitely come in handy! 

I do, however, enjoy poking around the hardware, tools, and equipment websites, when I get a chance. The most recent one I’ve been looking at it FindBuyTool.com 

I love that they ship around the world and have free shipping on North American orders of $100 or more! They do have a Learning Centre online, so maybe there’s hope for Me yet! 

I’ll include their Banner below incase You want to check it out for Yourself! 


Do You Live the Mason Jar Lifestyle!?

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Jar of Apricots (1758)

I recently found this website and love their ideas, I’d you’re a Homesteader or have a Small Farm, or love to Garden, and preserve, or otherwise use Mason Jars, You’re going to love this! 

Mason Jar Lifestyle

You probably already know that Mason Jars can be repurposed in many way, but these people take that to a whole other level! Showing us how to reuse the mason jars we already have in hundreds of new way! Exciting! Right? 

Mason Jars Lifestyle carry the carry the widest selection of lids and accessories for Mason jars! 

Just Check It Out! 


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