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Hey,today i went to a local farm by me, Steve (pheasant hollow farm) might of heard of it The Queens County Farm Museum. Does that ring a bell, steve? Anyways i had a good time seeing all the animals, then i was looking at the goats, the next thing i was just standing there and thought how much fun it would be to raise some livestock, a change from the bird/poultry raising. I believe i do have at least an acre or so in my property in NC, just have to check to make sure i can raise some in the future. I know that chickens and pigs are not permitted, have to check with sheeps and goats. I would have to get a pasture of course. But i'll have to see once i'm done with pastry school i might just move down there, when the house will be finished of course, and start living my dream once and for all.
Quote from: CharlieHorse on October 14, 2008, 08:08:22 PM Yeah, just try to go on vacation for a week or even a weekend with just 2 dogs, a cat, 6 chickens, 2 goats, and quail. The dairy farm (grew up working on one) is a whole 'nother ball game.........milking cows is twice a day, every day, no matter what. Most neighbors, friends, and even family aren't up for that. Meanwhile, the barns are falling down, fence needs built/repaired, etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc. ~$$$~Charlie, vacation?? .. Why go on vacation when you have a farm, if its something you've always wanted then it has to be something you'll enjoy every day, if not then farming isnt for you. People put themselves in dreams and make them true, if your wanting to go on vacation all the time what was the point of the farm. The farm should be a place when you enjoy yourself, i know i would.
Yeah, just try to go on vacation for a week or even a weekend with just 2 dogs, a cat, 6 chickens, 2 goats, and quail. The dairy farm (grew up working on one) is a whole 'nother ball game.........milking cows is twice a day, every day, no matter what. Most neighbors, friends, and even family aren't up for that. Meanwhile, the barns are falling down, fence needs built/repaired, etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc. ~$$$~
I gotta show my dad how to post on this, he might get a little chuckle on this thread. Farming does has its advantages and plenty of uncontrollable disadvantages such as milk prices being the same in the early 70's as the late 90's and fertilzer going up 150%+ every year now. It would be a stressful life not knowing year to year what your income or expenses may be and not having any major influence on it. But you are your own boss so you set the 16hr a day work schedule yourself
Just wait 'till you have been a pastry chef for a while and tell us you don't need a vacation. You will soon see that even your new found joy is going to get old.StevePheasant Hollow Farm
Quote from: Pheasant Hollow Farm on October 16, 2008, 05:55:57 AM Just wait 'till you have been a pastry chef for a while and tell us you don't need a vacation. You will soon see that even your new found joy is going to get old.StevePheasant Hollow Farmthen i'll find a new one ..... Like i'm doing now, i made wine, now olive oil, next is cheese making. Keeps me interested all the time. But i do agree after awhile you'll get sick of it, its true. There's always something else to keep one interested, the sky's the limit.
birdlover,The sky may be the limit, but it isn't going to pay the bills if you keep changing jobs. You will be a Jack of all trades, but a Master of noneStevePheasant Hollow Farm
thanks Steve, i'll be sure to keep that in mind. I was just reading up on raising livestock and its seem that only 2 to 3 goats would be enough for an acre of land, i know that i do have at least an acre but not sure how the number would matter if your feeding them pellets. I understand that a pasture would be neccesary to have no clue, i'm just learning now about it now.
How do you plan on doing all this if you are going to a culinary art school. Do you expect your parents to tend to your animals?When do you think you would even find the time to take on the task as a farmer, or a goat hearder when you will have to be working to support yourself, pay your parents room and board, or do you expect to mooch off of them.StevePheasant Hollow Farm