Horse and cow stalls use straw bedding, so a manure fork is the proper tool; but manure forks are shorter and have a “D” handle to prevent twisting. These are now called “mulch forks”. The implement shown is a hay fork, which would soon rub the peasant’s hands raw under heavy manure loads. I fear that other cartoonists are much more experienced in manure handling.
pouncingtiger over 15 years ago
Is he going to continue to take that cr@p?
tbree over 15 years ago
He must be working for a PhD.
durtclaw over 15 years ago
Another tax payer and his government benefits.
serenasakitty over 15 years ago
Maybe they need to change the horses’ feed.
Jaws2z over 15 years ago
If he shovels any more, he’ll become a prime candidate for Congress.
rshive over 15 years ago
Where does he take the full barrow to?
Northwoodser over 15 years ago
Washington DC
coffeeturtle over 15 years ago
Maybe he should try using a shovel and save the pitchfork for the hay… get a lot more done! :o)
fogey over 15 years ago
Horse and cow stalls use straw bedding, so a manure fork is the proper tool; but manure forks are shorter and have a “D” handle to prevent twisting. These are now called “mulch forks”. The implement shown is a hay fork, which would soon rub the peasant’s hands raw under heavy manure loads. I fear that other cartoonists are much more experienced in manure handling.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 15 years ago
I’ll take some of that for my garden!
lazygrazer over 15 years ago
“muck” is farmyard manure. A “mucker” is one who cleans it up.
He should tell the King to take this mucking job and shove it.
Wildmustang1262 over 15 years ago
The manures are good for garden and vegetable plants. :-)
jestrfyl over 15 years ago
At least he knows which is the “In” and which is the “Out”.