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Jun 23, 2022 10:53:09   #
Rab-Eye Loc: Indiana
 
Manglesphoto wrote:
A great method!!! As long as I DON'T have to mess with the aggravating little bastards


😂😂😂

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Jun 23, 2022 11:07:28   #
BartHx
 
DirtFarmer wrote:
Weed control, small New England farm style.

This is a flame weeder. Basically a propane torch. 300 BTU/hr. This version uses liquid propane (which is why the propane tank on the backpack frame is mounted upside down).


That frame looks like an early Kelty with an added top bar. My early 60s Kelty draws a lot of attention on the trail.

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Jun 23, 2022 11:15:28   #
Larelain Loc: Myrtle Beach, SC
 
Amator21 wrote:
Weeds, especially those that constitutes a fire hazard needs to be controlled.


Reagan library in Simi uses them for fire control around the facility and it worked very well when a fire was headed their way

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Jun 23, 2022 12:21:39   #
DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA
 
BartHx wrote:
That frame looks like an early Kelty with an added top bar. My early 60s Kelty draws a lot of attention on the trail.


Yes, it was a Kelty frame.

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Jun 23, 2022 13:17:26   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
DirtFarmer wrote:
Weed control, small New England farm style.

This is a flame weeder. Basically a propane torch. 300 BTU/hr. This version uses liquid propane (which is why the propane tank on the backpack frame is mounted upside down).


I wouldn't have anything left in my yard if I killed all the weeds

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Jun 23, 2022 18:19:50   #
Dean Sturgis
 
Horizontal pupils because danger is in horz direction. In a few days or weeks at the most the lambs
or kids are to big for eagles but land based animals a danger all their lives. They need to have near 360 degree vision.

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Jun 23, 2022 19:06:09   #
Amator21 Loc: California
 
Architect1776 wrote:
Interesting.
We used sheep in irrigation ditches fenced on both sides to keep weeds and grass down.
As far as I know this was more than 50 years ago likely 70-80.
Worked great and I still have a blanket we had made from the wool.


I'm glad it evoked memories!
Poul

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Jun 23, 2022 19:07:26   #
Amator21 Loc: California
 
DaveD65 wrote:
Our county parks have adopted this same idea. They use sheep and goat to clear areas not accessible to mechanical mowers, it has worked out very well and gives children a chance to see them work.


I'm glad you mentioned the children. Most see so few animals these days!
Poul

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Jun 23, 2022 19:08:18   #
Amator21 Loc: California
 
joecichjr wrote:
Excellent job ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


Thank you for the stars Joe!
Poul.

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Jun 23, 2022 19:10:47   #
Amator21 Loc: California
 
DirtFarmer wrote:
Weed control, small New England farm style.

This is a flame weeder. Basically a propane torch. 300 BTU/hr. This version uses liquid propane (which is why the propane tank on the backpack frame is mounted upside down).


I'm sure the propane flame is VERY effective. But it does involve a human doing the elimination.
Poul.

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Jun 23, 2022 19:13:17   #
Amator21 Loc: California
 
BArthur3 wrote:
😉😉😉 Where I am in New England, herds are frequently rented out for poison ivy control/elimination -- it's apparently a "gourmet delight" -- even by state/municipal organizations.


How can you resist? A perfect job without any (much) labor cost. And at the end you have some sated goats!
Poul.

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Jun 23, 2022 19:17:01   #
Amator21 Loc: California
 
DirtFarmer wrote:
We used laundry soap. Fels Naphtha. You rub it on your arms and work up a lather, then let it dry. Get some gloves and paint them red so you can identify them. Use the gloves to pull out the poison ivy. You'll always manage to get a couple leaves touch your arms when you do that, so when you're done you just take the hose and wash your arms. The soap is already there, and provided a barrier so the oil doesn't reach your skin.

People have different levels of allergy to the oil. Some people don't get it at all and some people get it if they're in the same county. The soap only works on people who are normally allergic, not the super allergic ones.

Fels Naphtha used to be available in supermarkets but the only place I've seen it in the last few years is in the hardware store. And I haven't looked in any hardware stores in the city. I suspect any laundry soap would work but the Fels Naphtha was presented to me as a home remedy and it worked for me so I pass it along.
We used laundry soap. Fels Naphtha. You rub it on ... (show quote)


It still sound like it was a tough job. I have never encountered poison ivy but I have had encounters with poison oak, ther is plenty of it here in California.
Poul.

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Jun 23, 2022 19:19:56   #
Amator21 Loc: California
 
Manglesphoto wrote:
A great method!!! As long as I DON'T have to mess with the aggravating little bastards


I feel like you do, I far prefer pictures of goats to the real thing. My pictures never stink. At least not in the olfactory sense.
Poul.

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Jun 23, 2022 19:21:39   #
Amator21 Loc: California
 
Rab-Eye wrote:
😂😂😂


I don't have any personal experience to report, but I have heard that they are quite proficient in butting!
Poul

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Jun 23, 2022 19:23:46   #
Amator21 Loc: California
 
Larelain wrote:
Reagan library in Simi uses them for fire control around the facility and it worked very well when a fire was headed their way


The clear advantage with the goats is that they will eat virtually ANY plant!
Poul.

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