What is a grain cradle?

A grain cradle is a traditional farming tool used for harvesting grain crops such as wheat, oats, or barley. It consists of a long wooden handle with a series of curved wooden tines or fingers attached to the end. The tines are used to gather and cut the standing grain stalks, which are then laid out in neat rows to dry before being gathered and threshed. Grain cradles were commonly used before the invention of mechanized harvesting equipment and are still used in some traditional farming practices today.

A grain cradle is a tool used to harvest grain. It is typically made of wood or metal and has a curved blade that is used to cut the grain stalks. The blade is attached to a handle that is used to swing the cradle. As the cradle is swung, the blade cuts the grain stalks and the grain falls into a basket or other container.