Ben Skiba wrote:
I like what he has to say about coppicing.Pretty much just the beginning.I mean the whole videos interesting but anyway.Also planting Chestnut.Also hazelnuts.You can use some of that wood to build somethings.Also Hugelkulturs Sepp style would be cool.Sounds like your more into grazing.Some paddock shifting would be good to implement.Last video link might be more on point for you.Fences?Fences?Fences?Our you going to live on the property with your animals?What our you going to use the animals for?Meat?Wool/Fiber?When you have livestock you can't travel very far unless you have a babysitter.They can burn a whole in your pocket quick if your buying hay/grain/slop etc.I've seen people dumpster dive or ask their local grocery for pig slop.Do you have fences in place or do you plan to herd them?Do you have a corral?Do you have a shelter for them for winter?A threesided shed is what we use.Do you have a supply of water or will you be hauling water?Predators?Our there exisiting buildings?Outhouse,outdoor kitchen is a nice place to start while camping on your land.Just trying to get you thinking not picking on you.I think what your doing is great and a step in the right direction you'll get there in no time.Hope this helps good luck on your quest.
L. Johnson wrote:Welcome to Permies!
It sounds like you have quite a fun project lined up! Cheers for your purchase!
I'm not experienced with livestock of any sort, but I can anticipate some questions others will ask.
What is the topography like? Do you have slope? Is it south facing?
What is your climate zone? Average rainfall per year?
Do you know the soil type yet?
I imagine answers to these questions will encourage more answers to yours!