We have 5 goats and a 5 strand wire spaced at 6,12,18,24,32,and 42 inches on a 100 mile 2 joule fence charger on 3 acres. The key is a good grounding system. We have had our 2 younger goats get out only to find a short in our system. Once we fixed that, and they touched it again, voila! No more...
We have also heard of using pure granulated white sugar for wound packing for boils, MRSA etc. It is supposed to upset the bacterial environment and pull the water out of the bacteria cell thereby promoting healing. Pack the wound with the sugar and cover with a dry sterile dressing 2-3 x daily...
Just found some stuff that may help those looking to build up their cache of food stores in case the inevitable happens. (and it probably will)
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11219554&whse=BC&topnav=&browse=&lang=en-US...
According to Snopes.com this is for real and we better pay attention and move to kill this one through our representatives and senators.
Here is the link to snopes:
http://www.snopes.com/politics/guns/blairholt.asp
Dont forget some comfort foods also. Popcorn, hard candy for the kids, coco powder for hot chocolate, cake and cookie mix etc. These go a long way to improve morale when times get tough.
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