I know this is not what you want to hear, but most successful businesses start small and slowly build up. Why not invest in a few SQ chickens that you can raise in your current space (maybe 1 or 2 breeds) Any proceeds from these chickens need to be re-invested into your flock, and some set...
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Do you have any pics of the fiber itself?
Is it all first cut, or are there 2nd cuts in there as well?
Where in Indiana are you located?
I know this is a lot of questions, but I have been burned on wool before. It was matted with so much VM I had to throw out 5 lbs out of the 8 I ordered.
Mice and rats would be the easiest with the fastest turn around, and not that expensive to set up if you craigslist and freecycle for used tanks.
May also consider quail and start promoting a "raw food" pet diet for dogs and cats.