starting a small farm

I am looking for a small property to farm in N.W Montana, I want the usual , chickens, a pig , cow for milk and 4 or 5 cows for meat for my family and to sell for profit. How many acres would i need to support 5 grazing cows and how many acres of hay would I need for winter feed.

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nofarmingforme
nofarmingforme
16 years ago

Have you read “The Family Cow” by Dirk van Loon or “The Guide to Self-Sufficiency” by John Seymour?

The amount of anything you get from an acre is variable. Conditions like soil type, quality, etc make a standard measurement hard. You first have to decide were you want to live. Another good site to look at is the US Agriculture Site.

clewisco
clewisco
16 years ago

Not sure where I got this info, but I can remember 1-1.5 acres per head of cattle. Winter feeding is something you may want to talk with the locals about…good luck…live your dream

fre2goodhom
fre2goodhom
15 years ago

Not sure I have done this correctly, I am sorry if I didn’t. Can you make very small batches of the bread starter? I am wanting to make bread for one for a week. I have also had gastric bypass surgery. I just want to attempt it. I am learning so many new things which are old…and I am enjoying it. Thanks so much. Also, I have enjoyed my first visit today.

susiercrosby
15 years ago

Hello, I’m very close to getting my first milk cow…am looking at one that has a “leaky teat”. Anyone heard of this? Thanks

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