Black Max Mower For Composting & My Food Forest

[@Caw1895]

Thank you so much! I just bought one today and I am going to put it together tomorrow. I am 66 years old and after watching your awesome video I feel confident that I can put it together by myself. :)

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Easy! Good luck!

[@joycecook8876]

I want one. I’m almost 66 and still cut the front yard with a push and sometimes the back. The rider butchers the front and I want to do it as long as I can. This one looks perfect. I’m glad you showed it.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

I am pretty pleased with it so far. Helping me clean up in my food forest and provide food for the chickens.

[@SeededandRooted]

Looks like it did a great job and quick

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Yep! Control weeds AND feed chickens. Win-win!

[@survivalltsurvivallt6157]

Cool video

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Thanks! Chickens love the yard clippings!

[@conradhomestead4518]

Looks like it works nicely 👍

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Yes! I did it some more off camera and the chickens are scratching like crazy in the yard waste!

[@3rdeyeopen802]

Great idea, especially for in the high tunnel 👍

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Yes! One of the main reasons I got it...Control those weeds in there!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Wow that’s the perfect chicken food picker-upper! Dog gone it!!!!! “ first pull!” If I had a nickel!🤫

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

How many nickels would you have!?

[@CmonHomesteading]

Good stuff C'mon!!

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

C'mon! I think it is gonna be great for saving on chicken feed!

[@richardpyle3936]

This mower is badass. Just cut my high grass in the front yard. I guess it finely cuts it as well cause the bag was empty and not lawn clippings in the yard. This one is a keeper

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

I’ve been pretty pleased with it. Only complaint is when I’m cutting damp stuff a lot of clippings get caught under.

[@shawneegrows]

We've always bought our lawn mowers used from owner or used and serviced from the hardware store. Was interesting to see one come fresh outta the box. 😂

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

This was my first new one. Kinda nice getting a fresh start with one. It'll be around for a LONG time!

[@valeriezurn5990]

new toy lol. I hate push mowers lol grass grows fast here.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

We don’t have much grass. Our wood chips have kept it back...now just have the weeds poking through. The chickens love the stuff it bags up though. Will definitely save on chicken feed.

[@valeriezurn5990]

@@CopperheadRoadHomestead I seen that the chickens went nuts over the leaves.

[@TheSamles]

My new one won't start

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

I have had good luck with mine. If it is new and won't start, I recommend returning it.

[@LenfantHomestead]

We have had 2 they are very poorly designed and cheap the first one the drive stopped working took it back the second one the drive shaft broke off when I pull the start cord thank goodness it didn’t chip my leg off

[@LenfantHomestead]

We have the same mower the first one the self propelled stopped working 1/2 way threw our yard too it back and the second one we were mowing for the second time and the drive shaft broke when I pulled the start cord. I used to own a lawn service business in my younger days I am very experienced in Keri g yard I did not abuse it I didn’t kit hit anything just a very poor quality that I paid $300 for it

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

I’ve had a good experience with mine so far. I wonder if you got a lemon? It’s under warranty...maybe ask them to fix it?

[@TankTyson]

Looks like mine has broke added about 3oz of oil didn't over fill it had oil already 3 strips in the FRONT lawn stops working

[@Akav9]

If I dont want to use the bag, can I just use the mower as is or do I have to remove anything else?

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Yep! There is a side mulcher that is SUPER easy to put on.

[@Akav9]

@@CopperheadRoadHomestead so just attach it and im good to go?

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Yep! Easy!

[@dianacollaguazo234]

Is my first time what tipe of gas this machine use

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Regular unleaded will do just fine.

[@richardpyle3936]

So it looks like your terrain is pretty rough? I assume it rolls over it great?

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Yep! No problem at all. If it is really bumpy, I just raise the cutting height. Very pleased with it.

[@richardpyle3936]

@@CopperheadRoadHomestead thanks for the reply, wanting a self propelled mower so I had to make sure.

[@efrenvenegas3346]

Inst the same company as red max

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Really? You have good experience with the red max?

[@mpedmar9701]

That's awesome, a new mower! My Dad always stressed how Briggs and Stratton motors were the best ! Looks like it was a hit with the chickens. Except for the bag ....LOL what's up with that ? Stay happy, healthy, hydrated and safe. May God continue to bless you and your family. Thanks for sharing Daniel.

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

They were terrified, right!? They're starting to get used to it now, though. God bless you, too, my friend!