Recent content by Dirty Harry

I think the Marlin 336 is the best gun for the money in the 30-30. If you aren't concerned about the price, Browning makes a nice one or at least they used to. With that said, I would not recommend buying the 30-30. The 30-06 can do anything the 30-30 will and ten times better. The 30-06 is...

I don't think a four wheeler or even a small tractor would pull those weights out because they will bite into the ground too much. What you might try is getting an old pickup truck hood. You can put that on the ground, upside down, and put the weights on it, one at a time. That will...

I am a certified welder and made my living off it for years. I find many of these comments amusing. The warning to women is not a sexist comment. The flux or coating on welding rod gives off many gases. Also used metal can have many chemicals on it. The coating on some metals, such as...

Well I'm not Dr. Pohl so I can't argue the point with you. I'm just relaying what he told me. Since I have followed his advise my parasite problems have been completly under control. Next time I talk to him I might try to get an answer about how it works. There aren't many vets like Dr...

Entritis was the first thing I thought of when I read your post. It is usually considered fatal, since you usually don't see it until it is too late. It seems to happen most during the heat of summer. Here are a few more to consider...

Parasites are probably the biggest issue with raising goats. Goats can die in a hurry from parasites. If you wait to see worms in their manure or discoloration of membranes, you won't have healthy goats. I nearly lost a bunch of goats by using Ivemectin or Safegard. It had no effect...

Your question is not specific enough for a good answer. What kind of sweet corn are you growing, ie SE, SU, SH2, etc.? There have been a lot of changes with sweet corn over the last 30 years. You can plant numerous varieties close together as long as they are from the same group. Anything...

If you watch the pilot episode of Doomsday Preppers from National Geographic Channel you can see a setup a guy in Arizona made in an old swimming pool (you can download it from pirate bay also if you are so inclined). The amount of both fish and produce that can be produced with this method is...

A rash like you describe usually indicates a high level of candida. This bacteria thrives on sugar, things made with yeast, and things made with vinegar. A diet avoiding these things and consisting of high protein and green vegetables will help along with acidopholis (sp) to help restore...

I have been fly fishing since I was around 12 or so, but can't say I ever heard of starting out with a reel and building from that. Usually you start out with what you are fishing for, then the rod, the reel, line, flies, etc. An excellent way to start fly fishing is fishing for panfish. They...

If you put a bottom in the cage you don't need to worry about the digging. This needs to be something with large holes like 2" x 2" or 2" x 4" squares. That way the grass will stick up through but the holes are too small for the rabbit to get out. Also I wouldn't use zip ties. Rabbits like...

I used railroad ties for posts and horse fence. Horse fence has 2" by 4" squares and will keep pretty much anything in or out. Since I wanted to keep the deer out, I went six feet tall. I haven't had any deer or rabbits in the garden but woodchucks will dig under.

If you are drinking anything with caffine quit and drink lots of water. That alone is good for 15 to 20 points. Of course if you smoke, stop. Reducing salt is any imediate help but only short term. There are foods that help and foods that hurt. I try to stay away from breads, pasta and...

Or you can keep from getting a cold in the first place. I used to get sick several times a year. I worked in a prison so I brought all kinds of bugs home. I would get sick and then the whole family would get sick. About eight years ago I was having a really bad time of it and my wife was...