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\n\nHay saving is an age old tradition that many farmers employ in the stocking of fodder for their livestock, as seen in this entry of Ellen\u2019s Diary dated from July 25, 1958. The process of saving hay involves cutting long grasses, then drying them, and storing them until your other fodder stocks are depleted. In the 1950s, saving hay was still an arduous task. It took a great amount of time and injuries were commonplace. However, Ellen\u2019s time period was significant for island farmers, as many started using more efficient and easier to use tractors instead of horses to aid in their harvest. This diary entry helps illustrate this important transition from horses to tractors.\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cGathering in the grain 1906\u201d<\/a> from Earles Picture Restoration Prince Edward Island. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201c’And take your time!\u201d James called after the help going on ahead in the truck to the field and the saving of hay this morning.<\/em><\/p>

“He was harnessing the team for the rake at the time, buckling an end of the double reins to a bit, and adjusting the others in turn.<\/em><\/p>

\u201c’It\u2019s the haste, Ellen\u201d, he commented \u201cthat brings the accidents. There\u2019s never a haying that there isn\u2019t misfortune somewhere – falls and broken limbs, and other hurts. And there\u2019s also those that come from poor gearing. I like to have everything in good shape, down to the smallest detail of it. They say \u2018An ounce of prevention\u2026\u201d <\/em><\/p>

\u201c’!… is worth a pound of cure\u201d we finished with a chuckle. <\/em><\/p>

\u201c’Well\u201d he nodded, \u201cthere never were truer words than those when applied to the haying. A block half secured gives away, an old swing on the lift breaks or poor harness gives\u2026 and too late folks are in difficulties!\u201d<\/em><\/p>

\u201c’You\u2019ll ride?\u201d we said watching him gather up the lines.<\/em><\/p>

“‘Oh no, I\u2019ll walk. The exercise will be good for me. I\u2019ll be seated on the rake long enough!’ <\/em><\/p>

“Granddaughter, by choice, and with her assistance much appreciated, managed the horse in the lift this afternoon, enjoying it much. <\/em><\/p>

“\u2026Mack a steady little fellow, and with an adult close by, was allowed to drive the tractors on a level field, well pleased at this responsibility and his elders that he did it so well. So with all the help there was a great saving of hay, and by this evening first barns were full.”<\/em>
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