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<blockquote data-quote="boondocks" data-source="post: 1305918" data-attributes="member: 20599"><p>My advice (having started on a similar venture about 4 yrs ago): start small and (especially with just 8 acres) don't add but one or two more each year, until you get a feel for what your land will bear. I echo the advice that you need a way to catch them in case of illness etc.</p><p></p><p>Make sure your fences are good before you bring anything home, and then check them regularly. Even then, stay on good terms with your neighbors--your critters WILL get out sooner or later, and you will need your neighbors' forbearance or even help.</p><p></p><p>A great beginner's resource is: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Storeys-Guide-Raising-Cattle-Edition/dp/1603424547" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Storeys-Guide-Rai ... 1603424547</a></p><p>(Other local farmers will also be (usually) a good and willing source of advice, but they have limited time and if you can get a little book-learning in as well, you will be able to pick things up more quickly).</p><p></p><p>Good luck, and keep us posted!</p><p></p><p> :wave:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="boondocks, post: 1305918, member: 20599"] My advice (having started on a similar venture about 4 yrs ago): start small and (especially with just 8 acres) don't add but one or two more each year, until you get a feel for what your land will bear. I echo the advice that you need a way to catch them in case of illness etc. Make sure your fences are good before you bring anything home, and then check them regularly. Even then, stay on good terms with your neighbors--your critters WILL get out sooner or later, and you will need your neighbors' forbearance or even help. A great beginner's resource is: [url=http://www.amazon.com/Storeys-Guide-Raising-Cattle-Edition/dp/1603424547]http://www.amazon.com/Storeys-Guide-Rai ... 1603424547[/url] (Other local farmers will also be (usually) a good and willing source of advice, but they have limited time and if you can get a little book-learning in as well, you will be able to pick things up more quickly). Good luck, and keep us posted! :wave: [/QUOTE]
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