Introduction to the community

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Fri, 03/04/2016 - 14:44 #1

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Tamlane
Last seen: 03/04/2016 - 15:13
Joined: 03/04/2016 - 14:33

Introduction to the community

Hi all very happy to have discovered this gem, I have for the last 4-5 years been raising Rabbits and Ducks and the occasional rooster for meat and livestock in our small property at Seacombe heights, by far the rabbits have been the best and most enjoyable and least hassle of all the animals.

My wife and I have now 2 small children and we are looking for the next place to live and we are considering a medium sized farm down on the flureou peninsula rasing pigs and ducks and maybe some beef cattle, I guess I am after some advise as to how big a property I may need we have been looking at places in the range of 120-150A, anyone that is currently on this adventure and has some words of wisdom to share I would greatly appreciate it.


Cheers

 

Tamlane

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Sun, 03/06/2016 - 13:45 #2
barb
Last seen: 09/17/2019 - 18:07
Joined: 11/23/2011 - 09:38

Hi Tamlane and welcome.

 

I don't know the area where you are considering buying. However, when choosing a property, you will need to check a few things: Fencing, if they are in poor condition they can be costly to repair. Annual rainfall and water storage- dams etc. Pumps and what condition they are in, soil type, weeds that may be on the property, and are there any old cattle or sheep dips. Old sheep or cattle dips used arsenic and this caused soil to be permanently contaminated. This arsenic is then taken up by plants such as pasture. If contaminated pasture is eaten by livestock then the meat will be contaminated and when tested by livestock inspectors at the abatoire, the carcase will be condemned.

 

Are there any yards and loading ramps on the property? Existing yards in good condition can save you a lot of time and money if you don't have to constuct them yourself.  

 

 

These are just a few thoughts on the subject. When buying a property before you sign the contract, remember the contract law which says, 'buyer beware'. In other words satisfy yourself that all is o.k. before you sign.  

 

My advice on the size of the property is always buy the largest that you can manage. The more land, the more options you have and the more livestock you can run and the more profit, in theory, you can make.

 

Having said all this, I hope you find the property you want and the best of luck in the future,

 

Barb  

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