ÿþ <HTML> <head> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=unicode"> <title>Common Sense Mfg, Inc. - Your source for common sense farming products like bale feeders, calf shelters, and wire winders.</title> <meta name=Description content="Common Sense Mfg, Inc. - Your source for common sense farming products like round bale feeders, calf shelters, and wire winders."> <meta name=Keywords content="bale feeder, balefeeder, farming, bale feeders, round bale feeders, wire winder, wire, calf, calves, shelter, calf shelter, south dakota, South Dakota, Faulkton, SD, cattle, cow, buffalo, horse, horses, elk, hay, holder"> <meta name="Microsoft Border" content="b, default"> </head> <BODY background=7.gif><!--msnavigation--><table dir="ltr" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tr><!--msnavigation--><td valign="top"> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0 2?> <TBODY> <TR> <TD vAlign=top align=middle> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD vAlign=center borderColor=#000000 align=middle><FONT face="Century Gothic" size=7><STRONG><IMG style="WIDTH: 96px; HEIGHT: 79px" height=137 src="images/CS final logo300.jpg" width=162><IMG style="WIDTH: 710px; HEIGHT: 79px" height=91 src="images/kellybanner copy.jpg" width=706></STRONG></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <P align=center><STRONG> <TABLE cellSpacing=1 width="800" border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD vAlign=center align=middle><A href="index.html"><FONT face="Century Gothic" color=#000000><STRONG>HOME</STRONG></FONT></A></TD> <TD vAlign=center align=middle> <FORM name=jump><SELECT onchange=location=document.jump.menu.options[document.jump.menu.selectedIndex].value; name=menu value="GO"> <OPTION value=http://www.commonsensemfg.com/index.html selected>Pick a Product</OPTION> <OPTION value=http://www.commonsensemfg.com/balefeeder.htm>Bale Feeder</OPTION> <OPTION value=http://www.commonsensemfg.com/wirewinder.htm>Wire Winder</OPTION><OPTION value=http://www.commonsensemfg.com/calfshelter.htm>Calf Shelter</OPTION> <OPTION value=http://www.commonsensemfg.com/fence.htm>Continuous Fence</OPTION> <OPTION value=http://www.commonsensemfg.com/feedbunk.htm>Feed Bunk</OPTION> &gt; <OPTION value=http://www.commonsensemfg.com/productsinuse.htm>See products in use.</OPTION></SELECT><FONT face="Century Gothic"> </FONT></FORM></TD> <TD vAlign=center align=middle> <P align=center><STRONG><A href="contactpage.htm"><FONT face="Century Gothic" color=#000000>CONTACT INFORMATION</FONT></A></P></STRONG></TD> <TD vAlign=center align=middle><A href="dealerlist.htm"><STRONG><U><FONT face="Century Gothic" color=#000000>DEALER LIST</FONT></U></STRONG></A></TD> <TD vAlign=center align=middle>&nbsp;</TD></TR> <TR> <TD vAlign=center align=middle colSpan=4>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <A href="aboutus.htm"><STRONG><FONT face="Century Gothic" color=#000000>BACKGROUND</FONT></STRONG></A><!-- Web Site: http://free.prohosting.com/~ric --><!-- This script and many more are available free online at --><!-- The JavaScript Source!! http://javascript.internet.com --><FONT face="Century Gothic">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <STRONG><A href="testimonials.htm"><FONT color=#000000>TESTIMONIALS</FONT></A>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<A href="dealerapp.htm"><FONT color=#000000>DEALER APPLICATION</FONT></A>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <A href="showlist.htm"><FONT color=#000000>SHOW LIST</FONT></A></STRONG></FONT></TD> <TD vAlign=center align=middle>&nbsp;</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></STRONG></P> <TR> <TD vAlign=top align=middle><STRONG><FONT face="Century Gothic" size=5> <P> <TABLE width="800"> <TBODY> <TR> <TD class=header> <P align=center><B><FONT face=Arial size=5><BR>Testimonials</FONT></B></P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD></TD></TR> <TR> <TD height="39" align="center"><FONT size=2> <div> &nbsp;</div> </FONT> <div> <div> <b>We have&nbsp;been looking for a sturdy, portable, weather resistant shelter to use for our goats when we rotate them on a temporary basis from pasture to pasture. After looking at several types ( and even considering building&nbsp;something ourselves), the calf shelter built by Common Sense Manufacturing came out as the clear leader for price, construction and portability. Another key selling point for us was the manageable size of the shelter, which makes it ideal for all small livestock-but yet large enough to handle a number of animals. We were even able to order it with colored steel to match the rest of our farm buildings. To add extra protection from the wind, we ordered two of the portable windbreaks that directly attach to the shelter. Because the windbreaks are quickly detachable from the shelter, the entire combination is easily moved from location to location with our tractor/loader. We are confident that because of the quality and workmanship of the steel framed units, the shelter and windbreaks will last for years-even when moved time and again around the farm. The people at Common Sense and our local dealer (Cammack Ranch Supply) were very easy to work with, which, from a customer service aspect, was greatly appreciated. Thank for your great work!</b><font size="2"> <br> Doug and Carol Pavel Whitewood SD <br> &nbsp;</font></div> </div> </TD></TR> <TR> <TD height="38" align="center"> <b><STRONG> <FONT face="Century Gothic"> I bought one of your nders last year and wanted to call you and tell you ITS GREAT. Best piece of equipment I ever bought. GOOD JOB!!!</FONT></strong><FONT face="Century Gothic" size=5> </FONT> </b> <font size="2" face="Century Gothic"><br> Al Johnson - Valen CO<br> &nbsp;</font></TD></TR> <TR> <TD align="center"><FONT size=2 face="Century Gothic"> <STRONG><FONT size=3>I would like to purchase another double bale feeder. I really like the one&nbsp;I got about 3 years ago. It appears to outlast the expensive coop ones and&nbsp;the yellow Sioux Nation bale feeders. And the calves do not get stuck&nbsp;reaching for the hay. I plan on replacing all my other feeders with yours.<BR></FONT></STRONG><FONT size=2>Dwaine Umberger - Herrick. SD<br> &nbsp;</FONT></FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD></TD></TR> <TR> <TD><FONT size=2> <P align=center><STRONG><FONT size=3>We have a couple of your double feeders and we haven&#39;t found a way to&nbsp;wreck them yet. They work well.<BR></FONT></STRONG>Glenn Anderson - Carrington, ND<br> &nbsp;</P></FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <P align=center><STRONG>I love the heavy duty feeders for my yearlings. The can reach all the way to the center without climbing in. I think it would work as well for the fresh weaned calves as well.<BR></STRONG>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <FONT size=2>Dan - Ainsworth, NE<BR></FONT></P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD><FONT size=2> <P align=center><FONT size=3><STRONG>I bought the common sense balefeeder for a running gear we had, it works great the waste is very little and my smaller calves can even get to the center of the feeder. You have a wonderful design.<BR></STRONG></FONT>Jim Mashime- Colome, SD<br> <BR></P></FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD><FONT size=2> <P align=center><FONT size=3><STRONG>We have bought over 20 bunks, these are the best bunks we&#39;ve ever used for feeding our cows the capacity is huge and being able to move easily is a big plus as well, for once we didn&#39;t have to shovel bunks after every snow. They are awesome!&nbsp; We also bought the wirewinder it is heavy duty and very easy to use.<BR></STRONG></FONT>Leo &amp; Todd Nabero - Orient, SD<br> <BR></P></FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD><FONT size=2> <P align=center><FONT size=3><STRONG>We have the calf shelters and we love them. The calves go in them at a very early age and come and go freely. They are easy to move and rebed. We have just bought our 3rd shelter. This is the only shelter to buy.<BR></STRONG></FONT>Brock Millan - Mitchell, SD</P></FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD></TD></TR> <TR> <TD></TD></TR> <TR> <TD></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <P align=center><FONT face=Arial size=2>&nbsp;</P></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><FONT size=2></P></FONT></FONT></STRONG><A href="testimonialsubmit1.htm"> <P><FONT color=#000000><STRONG>Click Here to send in a testimonial of your own.</STRONG></FONT></P> <P></A>&nbsp;</P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD vAlign=top align=middle><FONT face="Century Gothic"></FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD vAlign=top align=middle> <P><FONT face="Century Gothic" size=4><STRONG></STRONG></FONT>&nbsp;</P></TD></TR> </TBODY></TABLE> <P>&nbsp;</P></td></tr></table><!--msnavigation--></td></tr><!--msnavigation--></table><!--msnavigation--><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tr><td> <table cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%" border="0" 2 id="table1"> <tr> <td vAlign="top" align="middle" colSpan="3"> <table cellPadding="2" width="800" border="3" id="table2"> <tr> <td vAlign="center" align="middle"><strong> <font face="Century Gothic"> <p align="left">Kelly Melius<br> 16008 357th Avenue<br> Faulkton, SD 57438<br> <u><a href="mailto:commonsense@venturecomm.net"> <font color="#000000">commonsense@venturecomm.net</font></a></u></font></strong></td> <td vAlign="center" align="middle"><font face="Century Gothic"> <img style="WIDTH: 117px; HEIGHT: 92px" height="146" src="images/CS%20final%20logo300.jpg" width="147"></font></td> <td vAlign="center" align="middle"><strong> <font face="Century Gothic">(605) 598-4157 (office)<br> (605) 216-0687 (cell)</font></strong></td> </tr> </table> <p><a href="balefeeder.htm"><font color="#000080">Bale Feeder</font></a><font color="#000080"> - </font><a href="calfshelter.htm"><font color="#000080">Calf Shelter</font></a><font color="#000080"> - </font><a href="calfshelter.htm"><font color="#000080">Wind Break</font></a><font color="#000080"> - </font><a href="wirewinder.htm"><font color="#000080">Wire Winder</font></a><font color="#000080">&nbsp;- </font><a href="feedbunk.htm"><font color="#000080">Feed Bunks</font></a><font color="#000080"> - <a href="fence.htm"><font color="#000080">Fencing</font></a></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td vAlign="center" align="middle"> <p align="left">&nbsp;</td> <td vAlign="top" align="middle"><font color="#ffffff" size="1">Designed by </font><a href="http://www.waconiawebworks.com"> <font color="#ffffff" size="1">Waconia Web Works</font></a></td> <td vAlign="center" align="middle">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </table> <p><br> &nbsp;</p> </td></tr><!--msnavigation--></table></BODY></HTML>