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Bizarre unworkable idea, or do i have a chance?
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<blockquote data-quote="Flyfisher93" data-source="post: 6359512" data-attributes="member: 127810"><p>Hi everyone, </p><p></p><p>First time poster here but i have "lurked" around and read some of threads before on here. I couldn't find a section to introduce myself but if i have missed it then i do apologise. </p><p></p><p>Basically my situation is that i am 25, i still stay at home which i feel gives me a lot of flexibility. I currently work full time so i have some money coming in and have managed to save some from that avenue. Anyway its not the greatest of jobs, long term temp work etc but its what ive picked up since finishing uni. </p><p></p><p>I like the idea of trying my hand at some small scale "farming". Inverted commas because im not sure you all will consider my proposal one involving farming. Basically, i like the idea of farming some livestock. I was thinking poultry. I only have some experience with back garden laying hens but i do like the idea of raising birds for food. I would consider other alternatives if another type of livestock might be more suitable. </p><p></p><p>My plan was to rent some land. Or if the price is right then i guess i could maybe buy it (dont imagine itll lose much value) and sell it on at a later date if need be.</p><p></p><p>The reason i am posting is because i am wondering about the practicalities in this idea. For example, could i bring these livestock on remotely ? I.e at a field 10 or 15 minitues (by car) from my home? I could probably visit both before work and aftet work. Obviously there woupd be a predation issue, so would i need a shed? </p><p></p><p>On top of the practical logistics of the matter, what about the law? I had the idea of selling some of the produce at a local market or perhaps to local butchers but is there certain legal restrictions on this? I am in central scotland if that helps identify any issues. </p><p></p><p>In summary, i like the idea of having a bit of a small holding but at the moment i would need to live off site. I appreciate there a lot of airy fairy dreamy posts on this site from people like myself and if my idea should be shot down in flames, then feel free to do so. </p><p>I do feel im in a unqiue position at the moment to pursue something like this and would like to give it a good go before i get locked into more of a career job with more debt etc etc.</p><p></p><p>Any advice would really be greatly appreciated and thanks for reading this too,</p><p></p><p>Jamie</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Flyfisher93, post: 6359512, member: 127810"] Hi everyone, First time poster here but i have "lurked" around and read some of threads before on here. I couldn't find a section to introduce myself but if i have missed it then i do apologise. Basically my situation is that i am 25, i still stay at home which i feel gives me a lot of flexibility. I currently work full time so i have some money coming in and have managed to save some from that avenue. Anyway its not the greatest of jobs, long term temp work etc but its what ive picked up since finishing uni. I like the idea of trying my hand at some small scale "farming". Inverted commas because im not sure you all will consider my proposal one involving farming. Basically, i like the idea of farming some livestock. I was thinking poultry. I only have some experience with back garden laying hens but i do like the idea of raising birds for food. I would consider other alternatives if another type of livestock might be more suitable. My plan was to rent some land. Or if the price is right then i guess i could maybe buy it (dont imagine itll lose much value) and sell it on at a later date if need be. The reason i am posting is because i am wondering about the practicalities in this idea. For example, could i bring these livestock on remotely ? I.e at a field 10 or 15 minitues (by car) from my home? I could probably visit both before work and aftet work. Obviously there woupd be a predation issue, so would i need a shed? On top of the practical logistics of the matter, what about the law? I had the idea of selling some of the produce at a local market or perhaps to local butchers but is there certain legal restrictions on this? I am in central scotland if that helps identify any issues. In summary, i like the idea of having a bit of a small holding but at the moment i would need to live off site. I appreciate there a lot of airy fairy dreamy posts on this site from people like myself and if my idea should be shot down in flames, then feel free to do so. I do feel im in a unqiue position at the moment to pursue something like this and would like to give it a good go before i get locked into more of a career job with more debt etc etc. Any advice would really be greatly appreciated and thanks for reading this too, Jamie [/QUOTE]
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