RollingAcres
Herd Master
Don't think I'll ever become richer. 
I do get what you're saying tho.
I do get what you're saying tho.
Alaskan's Journal
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Alaskan
Herd Master
Yeah... no getting richer here either. 
Happy I still have some boys home. I definitely have to get stuff up to grade while the boys are still here.
Happy I still have some boys home. I definitely have to get stuff up to grade while the boys are still here.
Bruce
Herd Master
No sh1t. Glad I have the tractor for the next time I need a 330' roll of fencing. TSC's Square Deal S&G is knotted and a 330' roll weighs 160 pounds.
Really? I've not checked into all kinds of fencing but neither my Red Brand field fence nor the Sheep and goat are welded. The only welded I have is 100' of 2x4. It is on the inside of the hot wire fence to keep the chickens from going through. It definitely isn't the strongest stuff around, welds break easily.Most stuff labeled "goat fence" is welded wire.not sure how it is supposed to hold up to goats.
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Alaskan
Herd Master
Maybe regional naming differences?
Driving home today:
On my driveway. At the top of the hill, really tiny, is my house to the left, and the greenhouse roof to the right.
And a blurry moose picture. He wasn't quite close enough for my poor cell phone to get a good close up. It had just finished pouring rain.
Wehner Homestead
Herd Master
Very neat pictures! I really enjoy seeing Alaska. Not sure I’ll ever make it there.
The moose is so cool! The fact that you could even get a pic with a cell phone is astonishing! Are they as aggressive as I’ve heard?
The moose is so cool! The fact that you could even get a pic with a cell phone is astonishing! Are they as aggressive as I’ve heard?
RollingAcres
Herd Master
Nice pics!
I'd love to visit Alaska someday...like @Wehner Homestead not sure I'll ever make it there.
I'd love to visit Alaska someday...like @Wehner Homestead not sure I'll ever make it there.
Bruce
Herd Master
I don't think moose are aggressive, at least unless it is maybe a cow with a calf it thinks is threatened. But as with all wild animals, best not to go try and get overly close and friendly with them.
Bull moose can be VERY aggressive (and stupid) during rut. They will charge just about anything... cars, trains, trucks... Cows during calving to protect their calves. Otherwise, In my experience they are really shy and reclusive creatures. I've been around them in Maine and Colorado, but never AK, so not sure about up there.
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Alaskan
Herd Master
Yes.. same here.
During rut if you see a male moose... make sure you have something to jump behind. They run WAY fast... but luckily can't turn worth a darn.
The Cows even with calves aren't usually too bad. Just don't approach or be stupid.
Most deaths by moose are due to dogs... the dog runs and barks at and upsets the moose... the moose chases the dog back to the owner... smooshes owner.
Bruce
Herd Master
Because the owner can't run fast enough and doesn't turn worth a darn!
