Weruna Ranch
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Have a ravine between the front and back pasture and, three years ago, had some dozer work done by one with 40 years experience to build a better "road" between the pastures. Of course, he will not come back and I haven't visited him to our place. Now everyone tells me the dozer work would have to be re-done every so often and that the time is here. All are suggesting (and I agree) that at least three and maybe four culverts need to be placed under the road. Local prices would cost $380 each for 24 inch X 24 foot culverts.
I can buy 55 gal. drums and weld them end-to-end for less than $100 each. I know the galvinized culverts will last longer than the drums - even in the Ozarks - but have any of you had experience with the drums and how long did they last in rocks and clay? A "newbie" who has read Cattle Today for four years and this is the first question. Thanks in advance!
Dave
I can buy 55 gal. drums and weld them end-to-end for less than $100 each. I know the galvinized culverts will last longer than the drums - even in the Ozarks - but have any of you had experience with the drums and how long did they last in rocks and clay? A "newbie" who has read Cattle Today for four years and this is the first question. Thanks in advance!
Dave