Day 28 Assignment

1. If you haven’t already, sample some sheep and goat dairy products.
2. If you like ovine produce and are interested in farming them yourself, do some research on the breeds of sheep and goats suitable for your climate and your purpose (meat, dairy, wool).
3. Do you have access to a quarter-acre of pasture (or lawn) on which you could raise one or two sheep or goats? Have its soil tested to make sure it’s viable pasture land.
4. If you don’t have any land that could be used as pasture yourself, ask land-owning neighbors if they’re open to renting out their field to your herd. This is a common trade in rural areas, whether it’s for money or services. You might pay rent or you might offer some of your produce… or maybe they just need someone to keep the grass cut, which your animals provide themselves while fertilizing and optimizing the land for the owner.
5. Do some research online into portable electric sheep netting. Find out what a small solar fence system costs.
6. Once you’ve got a sheep or goat, make up a care and maintenance calendar to ensure you don’t overlook any livestock-related chores.

Happy homesteading,

Con Murphy
Your Total Independence Coach, Live and Invest Overseas