A Little Downsizing

 We tried this last Fall with marginal success - largely because we just didn't have the time to really promote it.  This year, we are a bit more motivated.  If you decide to leave a comment saying you are interested in something, please sign it with your name so we can tell who it is.

We are located in northeast Iowa.

A Summary (scroll down for details of each item)

• *21 + 1 rooster remain* 50 to 60 hens, 1.5 years old  - $5 each (take them all & get a deal)
• SOLD Ford 8n/2n tractor - $2000 OBO
• SOLD Potato digger, Category 1 - $50
• Slip Scraper, Category 1 - $50
• SOLD S-tine cultivator, 8 foot, flexible cat - $150
• SOLD Two-seat, Holland transplanter, Category 1 - $200
• Johnny's Bed Roller - $200 (with dibbles)
• Ariens tiller with Tecumseh 8hp engine - $50
• SOLD two soilblock makers (different sizes) - $125 each
• SOLD Harvesting broadfork - $150
• old truck topper - free

Durnik the Ford 8n/2n

Durnik joined the farm in 2010 and taught us how to safely operate a tractor at the Genuine Faux Farm.  We've maintained him well and he's been shedded most of his life at the farm.  We added an electric start to make it easier to get him going.  It has a Sherman overdrive transmission, PTO and three point, category 1 hitch.  The three-point does not have draft control.  Like most tractors of this sort, it does not have much for brakes, so you should use chucks to keep it parked on an incline.

He's a great little tractor and we've thoroughly enjoyed its presence at our farm, but Durnik is probably better for someone else at this point in time.  We do have manuals and other useful resources that would go with him.

Status: SOLD ----------- Price $2000 OBO

Category 1, 3 point, Tater Digger

The reality for our farm is that we don't need this AND a middle buster.  The middle buster is more versatile for us. So, this one goes.

And, it works fine with Durnik.

Status: SOLD --------  Price $50

Cat 1 Three point Slip Scraper

Once we acquired a tractor with a bucket, this implement was not used much after that point.  It's been patiently waiting in a shed for someone else to love and use it.  Works fine with Durnik.

Status: Available  ---------- Price $50

Flexible 3 point, S-Tine Cultivator on 8 foot Toolbar

Here's another tool that once did a job for us.  Our operation has changed and this is not longer part of the toolset we need at the Genuine Faux Farm.  And actually, we will still be keeping and using another, similar tool bar, so it's not like we've decided it has no use - we just don't need BOTH!

This was formerly a 16 foot toolbar, which we cut in half.  The 3-point attachment could be adjusted to a different category hitch (it is set for Cat 1 right now).  There are four S-Tine gangs that can also be adjusted to your row spacing.

Status: SOLD ---------- Price $150

Cat 1, Two-Seat Holland Transplanter

Complete with different cogs to facilitate different plant spacing.  At one point in time, it had a water tank to allow you to put a little water on the plants as you put them in (and you could add a tank if you wanted).  It just never fit in with our tool and labor sets.  The best time to use it was when we weren't able to have workers available to sit in those seats.

 Status: SOLD ------------ Price $200

Bed Roller

We found this was a useful item when we were using the Johnny's 6-row seeder.  That seeder is persnickety about how nice the bed surface for planting was, so this was a great help.  If you have trouble with seed to soil contact, this is useful.  We also have removable dibbles that can go with it if you want to use it to mark your seed bed for transplants.

We have moved away from plantings that use the 6-row seeder and this tool is no longer useful to us. 

Status: Available  ---------- Price $200 (Johnny's list price $310 new without dibbles, etc)

Ariens Tiller

It feels like just yesterday - and yet it was years ago.  The Ariens tiller blew out its engine and, having no alternatives at the time, we put a new engine on it.  Then, we actually got some bigger equipment and the Ariens has been rolled from one corner of a building to another.  With the new engine along for the ride.  With some TLC, you can probably get the tiller to work for you.  But, the value is in the motor, of course.

Tecumseh 8hp engine with tiller.  Considering how few hours this engine has on it, this is a pretty nice price for the person who could either use that engine in another application or for someone who will do a little rehab on the tiller.

Status: Available ----------- Price $50

Stand-up Soilblock Makers

The soil block maker on the left is a 6 block and the one on the right is a 20 block.  Both with minimal use.  While we liked the concept of them, they simply ended up not fitting our operation and how we went about doing things.  If we had a better seed starting area earlier in the development of our farm, I suspect these would have gotten plenty of play.

These are practically new and from Johnny's would cost $225 each.  We may have dibbles for these if we can find them.  We've priced these so you can order the dibbles if we can't find them and you need to order some and you'll still come out spending much less than you would for new ones.

Status: SOLD -----------  Price $125 each

Harvesting Broadfork

Our harvesting broadfork has seen much more love than our soilblock makers.  However, we have no need for two harvesting broadforks with the changes on our farm.  

Status: SOLD  Price $150 (listed as $250 new)

Truck Topper

Way back when... we used this old truck topper as a shelter for our broilers.  We built a heavy wood base, which is now largely gone.  But, the truck topper is still sitting at our farm, wishing we would find a use for it.

It was given to us and we will give it to someone who feels they can use it.

Status: Available ------- Price free

2021 Hen Flock

We have two hen flocks on the farm at this time.  This year's hen chicks are now producing for us and last year's are also producing.  Simply put, we don't have the demand or the inclination to deal with two flocks anymore.

So, for those who might like a few backyard chickens, we have 50-60 hens and one rooster available from the 2021 flock.  If you want a larger number than just a few, for whatever reason (to supplement your own layers or to process them as stewing hens), we can accommodate you if that's what you prefer.  These birds were chicks April, 2021.  They will still produce for some time yet, but are certainly past the highest production levels in their lifespans.  They are a mix of Isa Browns (brown eggs), California White (white eggs) and Americana (blue/green eggs).

We would like $5/bird if you arrange pickup, more if we have to arrange delivery.  If you want larger numbers, we can discuss details.

We will need to finish negotiations soon as we will need to schedule a processing date otherwise.  Frankly, we'd love to just get them different homes.

Status: 21 hens and 1 rooster remain - $5/bird or negotiated for larger numbers

Are You Interested?

The best way to show interest is to email Rob at genuinefauxfarm@gmail.com

For the larger items on this list, we are asking the buyer to arrange for transportation.  Smaller items we can discuss options.  If you need a definition for large/small - ask yourself, can Rob throw it into the back of his pickup by himself?  So, the slip scraper may be the upper limit.

Why are we selling these items?

The nickel tour answer is this: our farm continues to change as any living farm does, but they may be right for you where YOUR farm or homestead is right now.