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re: Thinking about buying a couple hundred acres of hunting land and living on it
Posted on 3/7/13 at 9:20 am to ZacAttack
Posted on 3/7/13 at 9:20 am to ZacAttack
we've got 3 horses and I'm thinking of maybe getting a milk cow. they'll have 2-3 acres each and eat rye grass in the winter. The crops will take some time to get to the self-sustaining point, but we've got time.
as for money, it's always an issue, but no one would do it if they had to give up their job, so that's why I said that. I don't have a 9-5 per se and can live in the woods if I want to.
as for money, it's always an issue, but no one would do it if they had to give up their job, so that's why I said that. I don't have a 9-5 per se and can live in the woods if I want to.
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Posted on 3/7/13 at 9:28 am to olgoi khorkhoi
quote:If you want dairy product go with a goat. You could easily have 20-30 acres set aside for a few head of cattle. Butcher one calf and sell the others each year to help off set cost for seeds / fertilizer. A few meat rabbits and chickens wont take up much room at all and are fairly cheap to keep.
milk cow
The hardest part would be a garden but can be done. Make sure you have the knowledge to can vegetables or possible a root cellar for storage. IF income isnt an issue you may be better off with being on county utilities. Windmill, solar panels may be enough for electricity but water is very, very important when having a garden. Times of drought means you garden fails and could be a huge set back
quote:In the venture you described I would not own any horses unless one of them was capable of being hitched to a wagon, plow, etc.
3 horses
This post was edited on 3/7/13 at 9:29 am
Posted on 3/7/13 at 11:11 am to olgoi khorkhoi
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3 horses
Trade for one work horse or a mule that plow and ride, you may can even find a matched pair.
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milk cow
2 times a day, everyday until it dies.
Get some steers as well, I would not rely on hunting as my only source of meat. After milking the cow, working in the garden, repairing fences, repairing equipment, feeding chickens, pigs, horses/mules and cows, then milking the cow again, your hunting time will be limited.
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rye grass
Will not sustain a working animal.
Posted on 3/7/13 at 11:52 am to olgoi khorkhoi
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I'm thinking of maybe getting a milk cow
Bear in mind, you have to milk her 2 times a day, every twelve hours like clockwork.
Posted on 3/7/13 at 7:07 pm to olgoi khorkhoi
Go for it. You can always go get a job or move if it ain't working out.
If you don't you will always look back and think why didn't I.
If you don't you will always look back and think why didn't I.
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