One of my favorite pastimes is to make hay by hand, with a scythe and a hayrake. The sights, and sounds, and the fragrances, are so peaceful and timeless, it really makes me feel connected with nature. The occasional approach of a thunderstorm, adds excitement and sometimes drama to the process. Being able to make your own hay without machines, is very empowering.
For a description of my Pyramid-Framed haystack system see http://scythesupply.com/hayrackworkshop.html and also the Haystacks post in my blog.
Haystacks. 1
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Haystacks 3
Haystacks. 1
Haystacks 2
Haystacks 3
Pushing Hay- The Quicker-Picker-Upper
Windrows of hay that is mostly grass can be gathered up very quickly by pushing and sliding the windrow together with a hayfork.
