Poo Pan paddock clearer?

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The flat metal things you tow along-any good? I want to clear quite a lot of old poo from a large area and by hand is a bit soul destroying. I have a poo pan i can borrow. I'd kind of assume having never used or seen one used that the field would need to be pretty grassless and ice rink flat?

Its a bit of a hassle to go collect it so I'm wondering if its even worth while.
 
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I haven’t used one but am following along as I’m interested in getting one! The makers of the paddock blade (same idea I reckon) say it copes well on undulating ground. I’d be inclined to try it anyway, nothing ventured nothing gained I suppose!
 
I’ve got a paddock blade pro.
My fields are undulating and grass a bit tufty, but not excessively long.

It’s pretty good. I’d say it collects 70-80% and spreads the remainder to a certain extent.

It’s fun to use too! Heavy to tip, so I generally just shovel it out if I’m on my own.
 
A friend has one, and says they work really well on her bumpy ground. Mr AD is a blacksmith and is currently making one for me after much hinting 😂
 
Oh ok, sounds like it may be with giving it a try then, even if it got the worst and I did the rest as I remove the fresh every morning by hand. Its not terribly bumpy by any means.

Ive just watched a clip on You tube of someone clearing old poo towing it with a Ford fiesta with no tow bar (unsure how!!) but now I'm pretty sold! I could possibly tow it myself with my van!
 
Also wondered, the farm has a road brush which attaches to the front of a tractor, it sweeps everything into a collector and is easily emptied. Not sure if that may work or if it would just detroy the grass at the same time.
 
poiuytrewq said:
Also wondered, the farm has a road brush which attaches to the front of a tractor, it sweeps everything into a collector and is easily emptied. Not sure if that may work or if it would just detroy the grass at the same time.
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I’d avoid grass sweepers, they are linked to EGS. To be honest there is probably a theoretical small increased risk with a blade, but it doesn’t disturb the soil nearly as much
 
poiuytrewq said:
The flat metal things you tow along-any good? I want to clear quite a lot of old poo from a large area and by hand is a bit soul destroying. I have a poo pan i can borrow. I'd kind of assume having never used or seen one used that the field would need to be pretty grassless and ice rink flat?

Its a bit of a hassle to go collect it so I'm wondering if its even worth while.
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Does the area need to be immediately grazed? If not, then you could harrow and rest.
 
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Hmm, to be fair I didn't ask her about what if it had rained... And I'm on clay... Maybe I'll have to rethink... Especially after what @FieldOrnaments has posted too
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We're on clay too. Normally land is a bit wet and with hoof print holes which is why it was pretty much a failure, even though it did get rolled in the spring. Dry flat sandy land may be more successful.
 
I've also heard ground disturbance can be linked to EGS. I've had 3 EGS cases here. I wouldn't wish it to happen to any horse or owner.
I'm not sure this is completely relevant but telling it anyway.
At the dressage on grass on Wednesday I said to F "No, you know you don't eat foreign grass"
Which as he isn't kept at home may be OTT and got quizzical looks from a few people but past experiences can't and won't be ignored.
 
They are actually out there now. I’m going to chip away at it, I figure I’ll get there eventually! Have to use it to put the other horse down and be able to keep them all separate.
 
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