Hobbyfarm

[Bahrom]

Hi
I have to plan to buy a hobby farm when I get retired at 55 years old.. I have no experience to do this, but I am interested in. Also I don't know any area but I am going to start. I need some advice how to start this.

 

[Kiki]

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[blackdust951]

helloand welcome to backyard chickens!i expect someone else can give you advice...

 

[sourland]

Congratulations on your coming retirement and change in life style. Welcome to BYC.

 

[drumstick diva]

Thank you for joining us at Backyard chickens.

 

[N F C]

Maybe one place to start would be posting on your state thread to chat with others in your vicinity. They can tell you about things like ordinances, suggestions on breeds, breeders, etc. This link will take you to where you can find your state thread:
where-am-i-where-are-you.26

Best of luck to you!

 

[OneMountainAcres]

Welcome to BYC! Glad to see you've joined us! The best advice that you'll get will most likely come from your state thread. While others can give great advice on this site, those from your state will have to best knowledge about everything from housing, predators, and environment.

 

[Lazy Farmer]

I need some advice how to start this.

Slowly.. baby steps. Try a few things and see how you like the extra work. If you start off big, you may get in over your head.
Get a few birds. And slowly grow from there to a comfortable medium.
We started with Chickens years ago. Got into Goats there after. Cows and swine got thrown into the mix. Figure out ways to break even with feed cost. You will hardly profit but staying out of the red is our goal.
Egg sales pay for our feed for 100+ chickens & 17 goats.
Goats are our bush hoggers/mowers.
Pig sales pay for swine feed and freezer yield.
Pigs deweed/till/fertilize our gardens.
Cows always put us in the red.
Turkeys grow fast, meaning faster return & less feed.
We incubate and hatch Chickens as well. That is hit & miss as far profit is concerned.
Just finding ways to keep it fun will be hard if you get in over your head.
Housing, medical, food and security.
Start small and find happiness and contentment.
Good luck and best wishes.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're thrilled that you've decided to join us

 

[Chicken Girl1]

Welcome to BYC! So glad you joined us. If you have any questions feel free to ask!