I am always thinking production and making things easier on us!!! 🤔🤔🤔

[@everestvirtue309]

Dear Zach Thank you for taking me along to see all the tremendously hard work you have there and how you decide the best way to safely accomplish it all. Ill be praying for you all there and the animals too, this was all magnificent work. I am glad you could get in some dry clothes after. God bless you all Take care my friend

[@zachodom7486]

That’s great my friend and thank you so much for the kind words. You’re an encourager for sure. I definitely appreciate it. And thank you for taking time to watch and comment as always!! Take care my friend and do come again, please

[@JerryRafferty-k9w]

Another great video, thank you so much for the effort you put into them. It's wonderful to set in the chair at night and watch you work the mule's. Also I cut with a Stihl 046, my back up was an 044 Stihl. I called it my after lunch saw. Thank you again an God bless you all. Jerry

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you, Mr. Jerry!! I am glad you enjoy it. That makes it worth doing. I like a 044 myself. Although now I just have my 046’s and my 066. I try not to use the 066 no more than I have to. I’m sure you can appreciate that. Lol. Thank you sir for the kind words and also taking time to comment. Take care of my friend do come again, please

[@IshamJames]

Good job Zach.God bless you and yours

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you kindly and likewise. Thank you also for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please

[@sassy6292]

This is valuable information. You are a great teacher! You speak clearly and you don’t flower it up at all. To the point.

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you kindly and I’m glad ya can get something from it. That makes it worth doing. Thank you for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please

[@JamesN-ut2jv]

The other good thing dragging the tops out is it gets Kate and Alice in shape. The way you make sure not to hurt them shows what type of person you are. Besides them being a tool, like the log cart, God gave us dominion over them. That means we need to make sure they are healthy. God bless, my brother

[@zachodom7486]

Yes, sir, I do believe that with all my heart. We are to be good stewards over the things that God has blessed us with. Our animals included. And I also believe that if an animal is going to work for you, then you need to do all you can to take care of it and feed it well. Thank you so much for the kind words, my friend and always taking time to watch and comment on my videos. Your dedication to my channel is very important to me. So thank you! Take care of yourself and do come again, please

[@bain5872]

My favorite part of your videos is riding the cart with you. You can see the mules and how they work as a team and respond to your commands. My second favorite is seeing you interact act with them when putting on their harness, taking them out and putting them up in their stalls. I really enjoy watching. Thanks for sharing and God bless you and yours.

[@zachodom7486]

Awesome! I’m glad ya enjoy it. I try to show a lot of different things on my videos. Thanks for the feedback. And thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care my friend and do come again, please!

[@deernutOO]

Thanks for taking us along on the logging today. Nice rain !!

[@zachodom7486]

You are most welcome! Thank you for being here, the kind words, and also for taking time to watch and comment. Take care of my friend and do come again, please

[@klauskarbaumer6302]

Thinking things through, taking observations into account, adjusting practices to the necessities, all while being considerate with your equine partners is making you successful and preserves your enthusiasm for your work. Financial success is important, but so is satisfaction with what you do.

[@zachodom7486]

Yes, sir, I believe that with all my heart. Every bit of it! Thank you for recognizing my efforts. I truly appreciate it. You are a great friend! Thank you for always taking time to watch and comment on my videos. It means a lot to me! Take care of yourself and do come again, please

[@richardspeakes2883]

Love to the Zach Odem family be blessakated

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you sir! Same to you..and thank you for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please!

[@RobertJones-ey9qz]

I love how the girls just stand there patiently waiting for you. They could about pass as statues. lol Another interesting and informative video. Thank you

[@zachodom7486]

Haha, yessir for sure! They’ve pulled a lot of timber..and know how to appreciate standing when asked. There have been times I’ve walked off plum out of sight from them. And they’ll stay right where you put them. I am thankful! Makes my job easier. Thank you sir for the kind words and taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please!

[@robertmarino2158]

Thanks for talking to us & letting us know what & how you are doing , great explanation always , stay safe !

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you sir, and thank you for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please

[@marcdavis1728]

Zach no need to be sorry for traffic noise it happens. Love watching you and the mules work ya'll make it look so easy but we know it is not. Thanks my friend .

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you sir! That means a whole lot to me. Thank you for taking time to watch and comment. Surely appreciate it! Take care and do come again, please

[@billywarpool3625]

Zach as always buddy I enjoyed your video enjoyed watching meals work today it look good looks like I got him a little bath toward the end today that's all right that can enjoy everything you put up there buddy take me back when I was in the woods and when I can go to the woods thank you again for your time putting these out for us and I know you're busy man I'm not going to keep you be safe be careful take care and God bless your friend Billy

[@zachodom7486]

Hey Billy! It is good to hear from you buddy. Thank you for all the kind words. And you are most welcome, my friend. I am glad to do it! Thank you for taking time to watch and comment. Take care of my friend and do come come again, please.

[@primeredisbest]

Mr. Zach, My wife and I really enjoy your videos! I was telling my wife thatbI hope that you never get mad at me because you are very strong! Lol. I could have never turned those bug lips over to get to the ground like you do my friend! The Lord has blessed you with a good heart, a good head on your shoulders, good Mules, good family! You're rich my friend! Better than all the money in the world! God bless you and your family always!

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you, sir! That truly means the world to me. I do agree with you… I may not have a lot of money, but I am rich and other way for sure! Thank you so kindly. Thank you for the encouraging words also! Also, thank you for taking time to watching comment… You and your wife. Take care of my friend and come again, please.

[@harryjansen6789]

Great video, Rain can be a welcome thing, be safe and be well,

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you sir, and likewise! Thanks for taking time to watch and comment also my friend. As always, take care and do come again..please!

[@davidjewell9197]

Work safe and God bless you and your family

[@zachodom7486]

I will brother! And thank you..I surely appreciate it. Thanks for taking time to watch and comment also. Take care and do come again, please!

[@user-vb8tb1rn6j]

Thanks for good videos And God richly bless you

[@zachodom7486]

You are most welcome! And thank you for the kind words and the blessings. I really appreciate it. And thank you for taking time to watch comment on my video. It truly means a lot to me. Thank you kindly and do come again, please

[@TheSeastar19]

Some Damn nice logs there Zach and you did a real nice job of cutting them too. God Bless and keep up the good work and the great vids brother!

[@zachodom7486]

Thanks buddy and will do! Few big’uns for sure anyway. Thank you for taking time to watch and comment also. I appreciate it! Take care my friend and do come again, please.

[@deltonwatts9726]

Zach...thanks for sharing your work and labor of love for the mules. Your videos are educational and a joy to watch. Blessings.

[@zachodom7486]

Yessir buddy, yw! Thank you for you for taking time to watch and comment: take care and do come again, please!!

[@raquelgarza6775]

Your channel is growing 👍🏼👍🏼

[@zachodom7486]

Yes ma’am, little at a time! I am thankful. I’ve got to make several new friends here including yourself 😉 Thanks for being here!

[@richardspeakes2883]

White privileged

[@WallaceBrown-dj2gm]

Zack old buddy. Yer scaring me with unhooking. The stops on the wagon. If the logs fall you can't out runn em, so be safe. Love to see ya, and buy the way. Yahitthatree AGAIN. Ha ha ha love ya and stay SAFE

[@zachodom7486]

Hey ole buddy! Good to hear from you. So, that’s why when I release the blocks, I release the front block first. The back one will hold the logs while I get the front one out first. Then I move to the rear and release the back one so I can get out of the way should they start to roll. And I’ve had em roll on me before especially if you’re facing downhill a little. So you have to have some experience around it for sure. Anyway, thanks brother! And thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come please

[@WallaceBrown-dj2gm]

​@@zachodom7486ok thanks and great job .

[@zachodom7486]

@@WallaceBrown-dj2gmyw and thank you sir

[@kevinmaxam2414]

Well done. The content and explanations in vid was right on in my opinion. Be safe and be careful

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you sir and will do! Thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please

[@walterhicks4888]

Great videos Zach thanks

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you, sir! And thank you for taking time to watch and comment. I surely appreciate it. Take care and come again, please

[@danshouseofsmokeandoutdoor7119]

Nice content. I was looking for new chain grinder how found your Chanel. I grew up around horses my grandpa put up his hay with horses. The old ways sometimes still the best. Keep up the good work.

[@zachodom7486]

Cool 😎 I’m glad ya found us and thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Hope the grinder video worked alright for you. Thanks for the kind words. Take care and do come again, please

[@aubreyvandiver7079]

As always love your videos and also learned something new inwas always told the axle swept back to keep the logs off the tires and maybe it does help there to as well as you were saying about tongue leverage. Keep up the good work and videos.

[@zachodom7486]

Hello! Yes, they can’t in the A-frame is for lift on the log for sure. And it works pretty good most of the time. Thank you for the kind words and also taking the time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please

[@raquelgarza6775]

Hiii Good morning from Arkansas Originally from Cali Best to you

[@zachodom7486]

Hello! And good morning to you Ms Garza. It’s good to hear from you. Thanks for being here and for taking time to watch and comment. I appreciate it! Take care ma’am, and do come again please, anytime

[@IshamJames]

We like ridin Zach. lol

[@zachodom7486]

Cool 😎 glad ya enjoyed it!

[@rayjohnson7886]

More damage can be done whenever the roads are wet and the tree's are more heavier whenever they are wet. That makes the team be in danger and work harder.

[@zachodom7486]

Yessir that is true however the mules are a lower impact type deal. So long as we’re ground skidding or using the cart, it don’t tear the ground up much. And the mules are shod with pulling shoes for traction. So isn’t a big deal. The logs actually slide better in the mud lol. That’s one upside to it. Anyway, thanks for taking time to watch and comment on everything Mr Ray. I appreciate it. Take care and do come again, please

[@thomasneill6858]

Muddy mess Glad to see the rain

[@zachodom7486]

Yessir it is! Like you say tho, glad to see it. Thank you for taking time to watch and comment. Take care my friend and do come again, please

[@richardsurber8226]

pretty mules are a gift from God? Naw! Had the men's breakfast the other day and prayed for my friend Zach

[@zachodom7486]

Ha ha ha, yes, they are! Thank you, sir for the kind words, prayers, and also taking time to watch and comment on my video. I surely appreciate it! Take care and do come again, please.

[@thirzapeevey2395]

What is gum good for? I've never seen that sawn into lumber. That is the mark of a good mule man or horseman: always seeking to make it easier on the animal you are working.

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you ma’am for the kind words! I do try my best by my animals. So, on the gum logs… They are usually sold into cross ties. And whatever is left is sewn into pallet material. It does not make good lumber at all. It is too stringy and will bow too much pallet. Thank you for the question! And thank you for always taking time to comment. I appreciate your time! Take care of my friend and do come again, please

[@bendugas8632]

Interesting video now I have one question, when you hauled those two logs together and you used two chains why not do a figure 8 or a slip hook and a half hitch and just used one chain?

[@zachodom7486]

Hey buddy! OK, most of the time when hitching to two logs like that… They are far enough away from each other that they need to be drug together in order to use a figure or half each. It is a little more difficult doing it with the figure 8 when the logs are separated. And it is also a little harder to get it out at the landing. So that’s why I just usually use to change. It is easier to adjust it to get it equal. Sometimes I don’t have a choice but to use a figure. Because I might want to pull three or even four. And when that happens, you have to figure 8. Anyway, I hope this answers your question. And thank you so much for taking time to watch and comment! I really appreciate your time. Thank you for the kind words, my friend and take care!

[@ronmetcalf1972]

Question: Would it be easier when dragging from cut site to deck to hook the small end of the log up front close to the mules and the big end dragging behind. That way the big end wouldn't be getting hooked on roots and stumps and whatnot?

[@zachodom7486]

Well, not really. If you leave the big end towards the back with the log cart… It will tend to dig in a lot harder due to focused ground pressure in the back. And you want to put as much weight as you can on the cart. And depending on how you hitch will determine how much lift you get on the front end. I mean, you could do it either way and it would work… I have tried it both ways and this has just been my experience. Now, if youare ground skidding, you want to pull from the small end so it will not plow as hard. But ground skidding is a lot different than using a log cart. Thank you for the question! I hope I have answered it to where you can understand. Thank you for taking time to watch and comment. Take care, my friend and do come again, please.

[@ronmetcalf1972]

@@zachodom7486 Thanks Zach. I don't do this myself but I know the importance of mule teamwork and understand that above all we must respect them for what they do!

[@zachodom7486]

@@ronmetcalf1972yessir my friend that is true. Theyre hard workers and help put food on the table no doubt

[@kennybolt8329]

Swamp Loggers ll 😅❤

[@zachodom7486]

Haha, yessir “Odom’s ALL-Terrain” lol. Thanks for watching my friend and commenting. Take care and do come again, please

[@rayjohnson7886]

Those are some big logs you've cut a good passive way so you can move around. Are you gonna clear out that entire area that kind of work will make a person sleep like a rotten log at night.

[@zachodom7486]

It’s just sorta the way it worked out right in that immediate area there. But no sir we’re just thinning this place. Not clear cutting. Any of the small trees we cut out of the way are just a byproduct of getting the saw timber cut. Anyway, thank you for taking time to watch and comment..and for the question. I appreciate it. Take care and do come again, please

[@rayjohnson7886]

​@@zachodom7486OK I gotcha for a one man gang your definitely getting it done.

[@zachodom7486]

@@rayjohnson7886doing my best and thank you sir

[@rayjohnson7886]

You mentioning ties what's ties for train tracks?

[@zachodom7486]

Yessir, railroad ties. We cut the tie logs 9’ and 18’. An 18 footer would be considered a double tie.

[@ronniespikes9089]

Did you fire Skylar?

[@zachodom7486]

Haha, nah. He got a job in town working at our local tractor dealership. He’s my stepson. So…the parties involved didn’t think it was right if he spent all his time working with me. He needed more of a mutual job if that makes sense. I miss him for sure. He and I are a great team. But life is unfair sometimes. Ya know? Thank you for taking time to watch and comment. Take. Are my friend and do come again, please.

[@ronniespikes9089]

@@zachodom7486 I don't think I have missed a video. Thank you for doing this!

[@zachodom7486]

@@ronniespikes9089I am truly humbled and thankful for your dedication to my channel!! Thank you so much 😊