Shannymara wrote:Heineken wrote:Dairy goats require quite a lot of good-quality hay---something like a ton or two per year.
Actually they are browsers by nature, like deer. They will eat hay if that's what they are fed, and it's fine, but they prefer other plants to grass. One reason I decided to keep goats rather than a cow is that they aren't as specific in their dietary requirements as cattle. I haven't got proper housing for a goat yet, so I haven't acquired any, but I plan to do so next year. There is a goat thread here with some good information from people who already have goats, and there are many good books on the subject.
I certainly didn't mean to imply that keeping animals of any kind should be undertaken casually, so I apologize if that's how my post came across. I have kept chickens on and off for 7 years and I have 60 right now. It does require some knowledge and preparation, but I think overall they are fairly easy to keep as far as livestock go - that is, relatively speaking.
Skateari, I would love to see a photo of your land sometime!
skateari wrote:Thanks guys. As far as the land goes; its pasture land overgrown with about a foot of grass, so I figure the goats could help clear it up a bit. If they cannot live on the grass, I could always buy hay thats not a problem. I plan to do much more reading on the subject before the move, but I have gained quite a bit of info on goat/chicken raising already, and I do think I will be able to do it. We have a lot of pasture land and a lot of grass, and I think they will do just fine.. the only way to learn is to try I guess.
Yes, we are planning to use composting toilets and plan to keep as much organic compost on our land as we can. A greywater system will filter water into a holding pond which will be used to irrigate the orchard. The ducks will also be able to use the pond I figure. Not to sure if thats the pond I will want to raise fish in, is this safe?
The property has an amazing view - I will post pictures as soon as I can get them on my computer. I think I will update this thread with pictures as the projects move along.. there will be quite a few of them. You will really enjoy the pictures when they are posted the property is beautiful.
And as far as the security statement and Nicaragua.. nobody will be envious because nobody will know about it. Its quite remote - you will see when the pictures are posted. Its in a gated ranch with 24 hour secuirty. Its miles from any town and I really doubt its in serious danger.. but I will see what the guns laws are like down there, because security is a concern.. but I dont know what I should do until I start living there.
zensui wrote:Thanks, but it's an AnarcoEcological government. Religion and state should be separated.
Mojo07 wrote: BTW, what is TPTB?
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