• Rob and Pam T
  • Rob and Pam T

Melbourne, Canberra, Blue Moun

This trip will take us to Brisbane, Melbourne and many other places. There will be quite a lot of family time where the Penguin entries will be few. Read more
  • Trip start
    December 4, 2019
  • Urangan

    December 4, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

    We reached Urangan around 5;30. The trip was uneventful with a break at Miriam Vale for lunch. Some of the Christmas lights are already up and no effort spared.
    Next morning we saw an interesting caterpillar.Read more

  • Hand made silage silos.

    December 9, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 35 °C

    Silage is generally a fodder crop that is cut and stored without drying. The mass heats up and starts a fermentation process. The resulting feed is improved from the point of view of food value to the stock.

    Unlike hay that is too moist, over about 12% moisture, silage with a moisture content of up to 60% does not run the risk of spontaneous combustion.

    During the fermentation process temperature must be checked and air kept out of the mass. Effective cutting and storage packing is essential.

    The historic silos would have involved manual filling and packing of the cut crop. The doors in the Silo would have allowed the farmer to chech heat and moisture to ensure the fodder was kept properly.
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  • Trip end
    February 29, 2020