Muck Boots 'n' Slickers - Life of a Livestock Hauler

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Cattleman84, Jun 14, 2021.

  1. Dale thompson

    Dale thompson Road Train Member

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    Peterbilt part of the day…hood strap or holddown 30 bucks each. Just the rubber piece SMH
     
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  3. Oxbow

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    I can't even get the OEM ones anymore. Our Pete dealer handles some aftermarket ones.
     
  4. Sons Hero

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    IMG_4321.jpeg IMG_4322.jpeg Well great. 2nd lactation cow decided to freshen, with out dilating at all….. beautiful big dead heifer calf :mad:
     
  5. sawmill

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    Hate to see that. We had one that was due to calve on April 15th bloat and die a couple days ago. No rhyme or reason
     
  6. Cowpuncher575

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    We have a saying out here among us ranchers. "If you can't afford to lose them, you can't afford to own them!" Could be taken money wise or emotionally, I guess! Still doesn't make it any easier, you work so hard to keep them alive and they just die for no reason.
     
  7. Tall Mike

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  8. exhausted379

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    Look at the bright side Dale. They're easy to put on.
     
  9. MAMservices

    MAMservices Medium Load Member

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    I broke one a while back, ordered a two pack from, ole, no good, worthless Amazon Prime for 17 bux, free shipping and the exact same part number.
     
  10. Dale thompson

    Dale thompson Road Train Member

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    . I will check on that with 4 hoods in the fleet it can’t hurt to have a pair on the shelf
     
  11. wore out

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