![]() While "homesteading" on a quarter acre sounds lovely, in reality it's less than idyllic. Just because you are allowed a certain number of animals, be sure it makes sense for the particular property you own or are interested in purchasing. I am still trying to convince my husband that we need quail, goats and miniature donkeys, but that's a whole 'nother set of trials and tribulations that I think every couple goes through as they are deciding what to raise on their property! Here in Maine we have 300 acres - much of it wooded - and anything goes. I admit at times we went over that limit (chicken math at work!), but never felt that any of our animals were cramped or lacking for space. When we lived in Virginia, we had six acres and were allowed by law two large or six small animals per acre and we raised chickens ducks and grazed two horses. Checking your municipality regulations is your first step. Just because you are allowed a certain number of animals, be sure that you really have enough land for them to live a happy, healthy life. Sometimes it's based on the size of the property, sometimes there are blanket laws for the entire town. Many municipalities set regulations on the maximum number of animals, and often what type, residents are allowed to keep. There are lots of considerations when buying any type of property, but when you're planning on becoming a homesteader or hobby farmer, the type of livestock - and how many of each - you plan to raise should be one of the major considerations. I think many of us (myself included!) dreamed of owning a farm or homestead for awhile before it actually became a reality. ![]()
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