HANDLING THE HAY CROP 



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these skids, according to horse power and unevenness 

 of the ground. They save labor, as compared to wag- 

 ons, because there is no pitching up. All hoisting is 



Figure 149. Double Harpoon Hayfork. This is a large size fork 

 with extra long legs. For handling long hay that hangs together 

 well this fork is a great success. It may be handled as quickly as 

 a smaller fork and it carries a heavy load. 



supposed to be done by horse power with the aid of a 

 hay derrick. 



WESTERN HAY DERRICKS 



Two derricks for stacking hay, that are used exten- 

 sively in the alfalfa districts of Idaho, are shown in 

 the illustration, Figure 151. The derrick to the left is 



