HOW MUCH MONEY do you need TO START HOMESTEADING?

How much money do you need to start a homestead?
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[@slednecker87]

I took over my family's homestead, hasn't been used or lived on for almost 15 years, it took a lot to remove the barns that collapsed and have it hauled out, but I have 160 acres! I applied and received 2 grants to help me with the project. Now I have 30 cows, 20 chickens, 10 goats, and grow my food in a green house!

[@doulacoach6801]

Awesome! How lucky are you! Lots of work but the legacy continues! Best of luck. This is very inspiring.😁

[@AnElectricHorseSocorro]

It was 1985 and I thought the country was going to come apart. I was disabled with a small amount of income. I bought a $200 dollar 12 ft trailer and started to pay off some land. High desert, no water, brutal winters in the first 10 years. I ate peanut butter and didn’t go anywhere for 4 years until I paid it off. All in with a land contract, miss a payment - lose it all. Being in jail in solitaire confinement would have been easier. The trailer had no door just a tarp. Face it if you have little to nothing now you probably can make the leap. As an old hippie I wanted to do it back in the seventies. I had serious problems because of a devastating accident so I had no medical care and was hospitalized over 12 times in shock. Eventually in the course of twenty years I finally got well again. Live within your limits and accept that not everything is possible. But what I am telling you is find a piece of land and get a payment plan worked out. Over time you will find new solutions. It would take hours to tell you all of what occurred but just make the move toward your dreams.

[@AnElectricHorseSocorro]

Svetla Nikolova sounds like you will make it work and do it well. Admire what you are doing. We can heal the planet and bring things back in balance. I wish you the best fortune. Infrastructure, everything assists everything and feeds into a unifying wholeness organically. Soil health and bees help the most.

[@joshhead9368]

You should podcast about it. That would be really interesting to hear about.

[@johnmourer5747]

Great information. I'm 57. I'm hoping next year to leave the rat race and buy a small homestead.

[@widestduke]

I think we're going to be taking the leap next spring.

[@matthewkuhn8129]

Congrats man!

[@yerebiz9545]

Yeess, dont think about it too much, just go for it😁

[@pingwin7990]

I wish you luck. Hopefully you'll succeed with your dream.

[@trudyeagan4336]

No better place to homestead than Florida where you grow vegetables year round, the variety of fruit trees is enormous and you can raise nearly any kind of animal. I’m 5th generation homesteader

[@williamfloyd4669]

What about the weather?

[@trudyeagan4336]

William Floyd In the summer many places are hotter than Florida. Afternoon showers often give relief. The drawback would be the humidity and our nights can stay above 75. Winters are wonderful. My area doesn’t experience much frost. Cold spells usually last 2 - 4 days then it warms up again. The ideal months are April and October.

[@emilynicole9278]

hell yeah neighbor!!!

[@ashlieneevel9671]

I'm from Florida. (Tampa area) Have you had any luck with any apple or cherry cultivars?

[@michellecaudle9413]

If you want to see what a small scale farm can look like even in the city look up weed em and reap, have have several dairy goats, pigs, chickens, and a fish stocked on one acre and live in suburban Arizona. Also they have a small orchard as well.

[@belindasmith8537]

Love weed em and reap da nelle is amazing

[@notinterested9097]

I see you live in the Arizona , I was wondering what type of crops you grow that will not break the bank with the water bill .

[@krystalshomesteadadventure5077]

Truthfully, anyone can start for nothing! Cloning plants and herbs, saving seed, using pantry grains for seed (raw peanuts, quinoa, beans, etc), composting waste, fermenting veggies, making sourdough bread, foraging, learning to sew and make clothing... The list goes on and on. It's so easy to dump money into it though! I'm always adding something that peeps or sprouts. 🐥🌱

[@ezyesta]

But what about the land element?

[@haileymiller7796]

I hope I can homestead someday. I’m 16 and trying to get started, our house at the moment has like zero yard space because we live in a small out in the middle of nowhere town. We have chickens I’ve raised turkeys for two years. I really REALLY want a goat or two but we don’t have the space :(

[@johnwayne3554]

Good work. Keep going.

[@diannamc367]

Great start!

[@eugeneson0108]

You'll get there.

[@richmendelson8194]

Damn, kid- I Wish I got started at 16! I'm 20 years late compared to you!

[@erikdale9145]

Volunteer or pick up hired hand work on a close farm. Itll be better than 10yrs college tuition, guaranteed.

[@jennymiliano6554]

I would like to point out that you need to check zoning laws. I live in a rural area, but they don't allow livestock on properties under 3 acres. Ironic since I used to live in a suburban area that did allow livestock as long as they didn't create a sound or smell nuisance.

[@j.olacio5298]

I was thinking the samething.

[@johnmourer5747]

Alot of states have the same zoning laws. I was surprised during my land and farm searches. A friend moved to Virginia and has 6 acres that does not allow livestock

[@janagannaway9223]

I really appreciate the fact you don’t have a lot of click bait in your videos. You have content rich information with how to homestead with integrity and humility. Thank you.

[@jasonday8334]

I imagined a dairy cow on the back of somebody’s apartment balcony.

[@stephenlawrence7776]

Mini cow* 😜

[@2agbh72]

Maybe potbelly pig

[@trevormerivale6882]

@@2agbh72 or a pot bellied stove

[@SamuelWeaverr]

Mini Jersey cow🤣

[@ruthmeow4262]

I think if you live in a suburban area and are in the dreaming/planning stage, see if you can join a community garden. You can learn gardening while surrounded by people who can help you and get veggies for the table.

[@karinlindquist2192]

SARAH speaks pretty much EXACTLY what I've been feeling and going through to maintain and still having that DREAM/GOAL of homesteading/farming!! Seriously, it sounds like a letter that I would be writing almost to a T. I'm blown away by how similar she sounds to me... (including the living alone part LOL). I too know I can do the whole homesteading/farming thing, but it's that FEAR OF STARTING that is ALSO that brick wall in front of me I need to break down.

[@CarolReidCA]

Thank you for your service, Sarah! Good for you to take the leap! It's a lot to think about, a big change, yet well worth the effort. You're awesome!

[@greenacrebirds]

Do people agree that homesteady is the best Channel

[@tyrroo]

Absolutely!!!

[@bt1vn]

Aust is so transparent and he is a beautiful person that clearly cares for his family and all things on his homestead

[@wyatthursey148]

YES!!!

[@wyzurd]

@Nick G Nick, what a waste of space you are.

[@wyzurd]

@kaz z hahaha 😆 keyboard warrior.

[@johnj9529]

We have bought our land, our house is being built. We are using your channel and others to help in our homestead adventures. Thank you for what you do.

[@MattDLM]

Thanks for the detailed information, I really appreciate this. Keep making these videos!

[@MarkHaakansson]

Thanks for the great video @homesteady - our talks currently have been mostly chickens, Cows, pigs, and maybe goats. But those things are still a bit further in the future, We've still got our education to get through and everything! and ofcourse, finding a place to start it all.. Thanks for answering my question!

[@82saw3]

Honestly I don’t know what I would do without you guys, I plan on starting my own Homestead within the next three years and I’ve learned so much watching these videos. Just want to thank you.

[@adventureswithrobinc3262]

Great advice! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@TheQbanKID]

I am glad I found your channel. You explain thinks so easily. I decided to subscribe. Because I was looking info about homesteading and I think I found the right channel. Thanks once again.

[@Joe-rr3ip]

I started in 1968. This is a topic I know a lot about. Start with 1,000,000.00 dollars and farm till it is all gone. Won't take long! :)

[@ashlieneevel9671]

Lol

[@Berserk1Manga]

Sounds about right.

[@coramoran5804]

Great video, thanks, as someone who has limited space I highly recommend quail as micro livestock, v quiet so don't annoy neighbours, easy to keep in ample space conditions even on a small scale, prolific eggs laid and can even compost their droppings. Will eat your garden scraps as well, describe them as 'the engine of my kitchen garden' :)

[@sausanalialmusawi750]

Thank you so much for your advices

[@AdventuresinPopUps]

Excellent video, thanks so much for the tons of valuable content! We have been binging you guys as we pack up to MOVE to our first homestead!! 🎉

[@WildPrimal23]

Awesome video thanks for the information

[@robertmoore1123]

You can definitely do a lot with little . I have built chicken houses goat and pig sheds out of scrape wood . Just takes a little bit of igenuity. They have lasted 20 years or more .

[@chrissysconvos]

I love it

[@gmanon1181]

The whole point is independence. If you don't own the land, you could loose your way of living at any point. Renting or using someone else land, doesn't make it.

[@hestetyder]

Thx for awesome videos :) i have a small homestead in Denmark and live mostly of the land. Have a great day.

[@adventureswithrobinc3262]

#askhomesteady If you could go back to the beginning, would you change the order of the animals you got for the homestead? Do you have a favorite housing for them? Do you have a favorite animal in each type of animals you have?

[@ashlieneevel9671]

That's a great question

[@TheHollabbeyHomestead]

A lot of money is needed to start homesteading lol. We just started last March. I think it’s about pacing and budgeting yourself. Not everything can be done at once. We chose to wait a year before we got farm animals just so we could be prepared. Your house and your land takes lots of time energy and $$$. But it’s still worth it 1000000% homestead life is freeing once you learn to roll with the good and the bad of homesteading. Happy homesteading folks!

[@hoffmansforhim7365]

Love seeing your subscribers growing!

[@erankin3743]

whoo hoo! Ask Homesteady is back!!

[@WeepingWillow422]

Lol @ the camel sneeze. I live in CT myself, but I'm in the city area of Hartford country.

[@teramartindale432]

I think Justin Rhodes on his great American Family tour interviewed some Florida farmers and they're actually doing really well with cattle

[@asidtone6465]

Your videos are great! It’s like I’m watch a tv show on hgtv or something. Great production. Image, audio and music is phenomenal and perfectly matched.

[@dfunherna2168]

Ilove your videos . Thanks

[@billcausey2398]

Just found you guys on KZbin and love your channel! I am looking forward to digging. How can I go back to the beginning of your shows and watch you guys grow. I am a 63 year old man and have always wanted to build a homestead. Growing up I raised rabbits and used them to buy a few horses and have had dogs and other small animals. My wife how is about 20 years younger than I am and we about about to be on our own and we are both looking forward to starting small and growing. We did just buy 11 acres in the Texas Hill Country with beautiful views. We can’t wait to get started.

[@searose6192]

I think the question is “how much money (and how much land) do you need to be fully, or nearly self sufficient?” That’s what people mean when they ask how much money you need to homestead….not “well $2 for a pot and soil with seeds from the dollar store to grow basil! Now you’re homesteading in your apartment!”

[@secretjourney4815]

Wow!!!! Didnt know it was that cheap! THANK U SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCh. YOU ARE SO CREATIVE AND SMART! btw thats a cool barn

[@Zephy-kun]

This whole video led up to you saying how to start up a chicken or camel farm with 1 animal. What about property, materials, living costs, etc?

[@tropicalfoodgarden3668]

We have 5 acres of lovelyness. The land and house, plus outbuildings and a horse and lots of equipment and tools, cost the same amount as the house we sold in suburbia. Our bills have dropped by half. Solar takes up the slack plus lower council bills. Our water is so much nicer, no chlorine! We have fresh food and the joy of animals. I wouldn't swap this for city life ever!

[@Randy-1967]

I built a 30' X 50' chicken pin for free using scrap materials I got from other people who wanted it off their property , you would be amazed what you can find for free

[@patriciafisher1170]

I had a small farm many years ago but ended up on a house block. I sat own and thought about it. What made me feel like I had a farm on 3 acres. And realised it was my mind set. So now I have a farm on a quarter of an acre. We can’t do everything but we do grow a lot of food and have chickens and quails.

[@xzxz-uy2lm]

Knowledge and knowing the difference between necessity and wanting Land could be the biggest obstacle and cost.

[@the_filthy_mcnastiest6803]

I really feel like you could have answered this in less than 30 minutes

[@lightwork2325]

Haha yeah like ummm 2 mins max. But they get paid more money the longer the video is and how many watch to the farthest point he gets more money per each view lol all youtubers are doing this dumb shit

[@babysbaby1014]

He did do it in less than 30 minutes... Also, not everyone watches videos for bare bones info. We like the homesteaders and enjoy the interaction.. at least you got useful information for free? Cost nothing but your time? Thank you Homesteady.

[@harmonysalem9377]

Merci from Montreal, Canada.

[@gleasonsimpson3310]

I’m glad you put out this video. It’s much better than the warning video. I didn’t care too much for the warning video. This one I like better. Gj

[@gregorytrue5634]

I ran across a KZbin community that is comprised of single women living alone. If I run across it I will come back and post the link on your page. Thanks for your posts.

[@birdsongvalley]

that sounds cool!

[@2agbh72]

I can't call a potted plant on an apartment balcony homesteading.

[@austinstarnes5687]

When it comes to bees you need to think inside the Box😋

[@juliamartin9047]

You could do two does and a buck in your house and room even. And that is tons of meat.

[@allisonjsmith6443]

Starting age doesn't matter! I'm 49 and started my permaculture kitchen garden this past spring and plan on getting bees and chickens next year. Start small and work your way through what you think you can handle, and remember to always challenge yourself!

[@williamjver]

Im personally not sure why you are talking about an apartment balcony when the question was homesteading. Just answer the generic question. a few acres or more not a balcony. 28 minutes is way too long for this question. No more than 10 minutes is more than enough time to cover a few acres to many and also the different locations around the US.

[@nanafarm1952]

I will be looking at pigs gots chickens and vegetables. Will be living in a bus or motor home first year.

[@SemberUno]

Since I live in a subtropical zone my plan is to buy a acer of land and apply both permaculture and homesteading mentality. We will plant lots of fruit trees and raise rabbits and chickens for meat protein as a start. Minus the cost of the land the startup cost is about 10k. we will be growing 70% of our own food.

[@h.s.6269]

How do you plan to grow 70% of your own food in the first few years? Doesn't it take years to settle in, build infrastructure, get good stock, and get things in a good reliable rhythm?

[@SemberUno]

@@h.s.6269 in deed it does, we dont plan on hitting that 70% number right off that bat. We already have good breeding stock of meat rabbits and seed stock to start. We are not starting from nothing but it will take time to hit our goal.

[@saglcakla3344]

Can you talk about the paperwork that someone needs to start farm business? What kind of documents we need or the company must be etc...? Thanks

[@wraith5085]

I think it also depends on where you live. As the cost depends on where you live or want to live.

[@agapephilerostorge]

3:13 good answer

[@coziii.1829]

It takes a lot at first Undeveloped land = inherited Getting it cleared and set up for house 20k House 180k Barn 12,758k 5 sheds 15,698k Fences 14000k Chicken coops 3000k Kiko goats 8000k Chickens 600.00 Guard dogs 2000k Tractor and equipment 40k Feed for all animals about 900 a year Garden for us Sell what you can coming in 4-8 thousand Is it worth it yes love every minute Only started 2 years ago still learning Oh forgot bee hives income is 400 so far. Retired early on 5 acres It can be done . Just very expensive start up . Of course I just jumped in used some of my retirement. If undeveloped land need equipment etc. I just still have mud cause grass is still trying to grow cause of being cleared So over 300 K at start but started with nothing . I went big at first You can take baby steps Oh and tax kickbacks 10k That’s a plus it will very every year

[@sheepdoglogic]

You explain it how I see it. I have 10 acres paid for, Virgin land in fact. But, the rest is the hard part.

[@patrickswain47]

Fantastic video.... but one big question that I'd love to get info on. How are smaller homesteading families selling the meat chickens and rabbit meat? How are they navigating the USDA meat inspection requirements? I've seen so many videos from great resources like you or Joel Salatin, but I can't seem to find anyone sharing the step by step process for navigating the slaughter and meat sale procedures. It would be great if you could make a video on this or share some info here in the comments. Thanks in advance!

[@claytonhowell9497]

#askhomesteady

[@addieanderson2043]

Sarah you are rocking it. From vet. To another live your dreams. Sarah I live in Fl. It is the best. I have lived all over the world and now will live in Fl. To the end. I am a 77 woman and have in the last two years built my first chicken house. I have since built two more. One is is a hospital coop and the 3rd is a nice 4X4 house with a 8 ft run . Only one chicken lives there. I have no doubt you will have all the tools you will need to be successful. Go girl.

[@Homesteadyshow]

Love this message Addie!

[@josephlynch1853]

Hey Sarah..... come to Maine with me, let’s do it

[@coziii.1829]

About 50 bucks a paycheck Will take time and late nights but doable

[@coziii.1829]

I started at 51 on 5 acres goats chickens etc

[@moodymanda6225]

how much would i have to budget for homesteading for like maybe 2 acres with 4 chickens, 4 ducks, and 2 goats

[@Stresscat1]

To whom it may concern, Rural land in Florida would not be a bad choice for homesteading. It is potentially going to be a good candidate for a year round growing season. The downside is going to be regulations regarding certain "exotic animals" that can easily get loose and become invasive. (Example: stocking a pond with tilapia.)

[@ashlieneevel9671]

I'm from Florida (Tampa area) and from my searching land is pretty pricey. Our growing season is good for sure, but acreage in the size I'd like is pretty unattainable for me

[@Stresscat1]

@@ashlieneevel9671 Rgr. I was speaking strictly from the standpoint of homesteading. Everyone has gotten roughly the same idea as of late so price and availability will be problematic. From a survivalist standpoint Florida is a bad choice in general due to population density and the fact that most of those people cannot and are not producing their own food.

[@ashlieneevel9671]

@@Stresscat1 being from Florida it would be convenient for me to homestead there because all my family is there but it's not where I would pick at all. I'd prefer to be in zone 6. It's more hospitable than zones 9-10.

[@Stresscat1]

@@ashlieneevel9671 Rgr. Go for it. Find a job or suitor as applicable where you want to settle, nail down the land, and start.

[@allenduncan8046]

My question is this I have been searching for Jersey cows but I don't know what to look for what should I look for can a Jersey cow should I get a young one or should I get one that is old should I get one crossbred or should I get one that is full-blooded

[@TheEscukas]

Hi we are in CT and was wondering if you sell rabbits. We have chickens and rabbits are our next adventure but can't seem to find a good source to get started

[@jenbunker6511]

Cant find the free Start homesteading today course ? Please

[@bradleymiller437]

Is there a tipping point where I will produce more diary and meat animals than I can process? I mean, will the animals reproduce faster than I can eat and preserve them? I will be able to sell my surplus easily, won’t I?

[@nanafarm1952]

We homesteader as a family when I was married. My ex took the property and everthing. 30 yrs down the road and I have retired and now am raising grandsons. I am 68 in good health.and have been looking for property in disloyal county calif. where I was born. I do have knowledge of basic animal husbandry and have land living. I have found property I am interested in and will need to finance half the cost. I will be starting out with bars land but with a creek and work g fed pond. Does this even sound feasable

[@CindyVine]

Just what I was wanting to ask.

[@NotBR]

#Askhomesteady You said you were interested in getting pigs. Have you considered Idaho Pasture Pigs?

[@wildgoalie30]

#askhomesteady how do you get your chickens to go in the coop at night. Mine are bike games stubborn

[@ashlieneevel9671]

Did you train them where home is? If you lock them in the coop for two weeks when you first move them in, and don't let them leave at all, they will learn that's their home, and then you can start letting them out and they should, in theory, automatically return to home in the evening. YMMV

[@troystutsman1400]

It is considered a federal offense leaving anything in someone’s mail box So be very careful doing this…

[@leorosabal2687]

Question, Why not homestead here in Florida? Can we talk about it. Best for you guys.

[@Zoro16288]

Im in Florida too and I want to home stead in colorado

[@sarahmiller9670]

We're thinking of homesteading in Colorado once my husband gets out of the military. Only downside is the property costs skyrocketing lately

[@ashlieneevel9671]

Also from Florida and looking at Colorado as well. The land that's affordable for me is in undesirable areas unfortunately

[@hollandsheroes8040]

#askhomesteady For many reasons my 11 year old son and me (an older mom with physical limits) are out looking for a place to start homesteading.We know we have a structured income for atleast the next 5 years but we will have had to figure out an income by then. Keep in mind we have very little funds to work with when answering this question. Which way is a better way to go? 1. should we buy bare land and live in an RV and build our homestead trying to stay out of debit. or 2. should we invest in property with a house and some infrastructure so we can get rolling with our homestead life but have debit.

[@Homesteadyshow]

Don’t forget the #askhomesteady so I can find this great question later

[@h.s.6269]

You may have issues getting funding to buy a good place with infrastructure if your on limited income without long term safety. Banks may not want to risk it. I'd personally try the rv route but perhaps focus on building up an income source before the housing. The house will suck up all your funds since it sounds you may have to contract people in. If your limited income won't allow you to earn a certain amount of money or to save over a certain amount (like ssdi) then I'd go the other way though and pay off debt as you go and get all the infrastructure setup before the aid falls off in a few years. Be sure to get actual experience in what you plan on using for income before that aid stops though so you don't have a preventable disaster happen with no safety net. This is just my opinion though and I'm not an expert.

[@hollandsheroes8040]

@@h.s.6269 My husband died and we were buying this house from his Ex-wife, when he died she sold the house to someone else cause she hates me. So we will be homeless and have to do something, why pay high rent with no way of saving. I was hit by a drunk driver and haven't figured out how to get disability yet and no one wants to hire someone who has to go lay down every couple of hours. So We have to find a way of making money but with no land to do that how would I "Save" to buy a house. We are willing to live anywhere in the US without much snow. As the cold really hurts me. I have seen land for less then $1000.00 in places like Arkansas so this would be the land I was thinking buying cash out right. Yes it is only 8000 sq ft lot but it is better then a homeless shelter right? As far as the bank goes I have a way of getting help with getting a loan but I would not want to have payments over $300.00 a month so it wouldn't be a huge homestead either way. I also have no debit at all one thing my husband and I did after my accident was get rid of all debit so we could afford to live on his SSDI.

[@tamarakennedy4976]

Why would anyone thumbs down...? Block them..

[@user-oc9js1mh8g]

I think i missed the part about CAMELS???? That's so cool

[@brodyday6509]

Ontario is one of the hardest places to upstart home stead the hoops we have to jump thought to process and sell Our produce and meat, and we could never get away without infrastructure, you Tell someone here your cows don’t have a barn you’ll have animal rights there to shut you down

[@horseblinderson4747]

A hundred sixty dollars in materials, you could go with steel now for less than wood

[@Alec3875]

#askhomesteady What do you do to keep other critters away from your livestock?

[@proudamerican2716]

We just got a 11 acre place , we want to start a homestead

[@myjourneytobecomeplasticfr7151]

#askhomesteady what are the best and worst places to homestead?

[@LifeLibertyandtheHomestead]

There is no best or worse. Just places youd rather be then other places 😉

[@siraajhassan4747]

#askhomestead my question is, can i start homesteading with no land of my own? what animals would you start with, and best way to turn Profit to sustain yourself? not only food but revenue to pay the bills. please give some advice. Siraaj from South Africa

[@chrissychriscross]

I wanna know what happened to Sara ? I'm from New Jersey and can't wait to make it to Tennessee n homestead with my seven sons 😊

[@adasharel1259]

What site or places can I find best deals for land to start my homestead?

[@lisacastano1064]

Try georgia land list they have affordable options but it's a land contract so you can't miss any payments.

[@youngguns1319]

Equipment and land alone will take you 80 years to pay off and if it’s not paid for it’s the banks lol

[@endlessnameless8181]

Aust, you have said in this video… “I wouldn’t want to homestead in Florida.” WHY? Please let me know… or make a video I’m just curious as to why you yourself wouldn’t want to?

[@kapitolking]

About 50 thousand dollars is what it cost us.

[@saifulhasansaif2272]

i have a 700 sqr ft concreat roof Got any idea for me?

[@secretjourney4815]

why are different names appearing

[@salemthorup9536]

A link to Johnny's channel?

[@Homesteadyshow]

Added!

[@SuperSynthguy]

#askhomesteady I have been watching your videos religiously, as they have inspired a fire for me that I did not think existed. I am a city kid, born and raised. I know nothing about farming, animals, or working land besides the few bean plants and cucumbers I was able to grow as a kid in my yard. How possible is it to be 20% self sufficient? 50%? 100%? I think as a city kid looking in, there are a lot of things you think homesteading could be, and I am not sure how much of those things are reality, and how much is fiction. I work in the tech sector and make a decent paycheck at 23 now, but all I know is computers. I feel stressed, overrun by society, and can feel my health deteriorating staring at my code 8-10 hours a day on glass screens. I have a dream to someday almost never have to go to a supermarket, and to share my custom food and recipes with people (I love cooking and used to be assistant manager at a restaurant, best job EVER!). I someday dream of having everything I need on my homestead (meat, eggs, milk, lettuce), but it seems getting to that point is very hard, and, given my background of being a city kid, I will miss so much of society's products that I might never be able to really de-couple myself and soak in the land for what it has to offer. What are your thoughts on this type of radical transition for people, and what are some of those things most people might not think about giving up that you need to in order to start this lifestyle? Thanks :)

[@diannamc367]

Paul Milkulsjis, great goals for someone your age, I wish I had started sooner. But, with your current job stress, don't let your future dreams stress you too. Set goals and think of your current job as a means to an end, a way to get where you want to be. Keep your expenses down and put that money away for your dreams and use your time to research and learn. Jes at Roots and Refuge says "Make your waiting room a class room" meaning, learn and do the small things (small backyard or container garden, etc) while you work on making your way there. (Could also reduce your food budget and help with the savings!) Anyway, hold your dream in your heart and make it happen one small goal at a time!

[@matildah1048]

If you have an apartment then you can grow a herb garden on a balcony or in your kitchen, if you own a house with a backyard you can have a proper garden or get egg chickens (meat chickens are a bit harsh and gory for someone starting out in my opinion) just keep on trying and taking little steps! You can do it!

[@dfunherna2168]

What are the best chikens for eggs??

[@LifeLibertyandtheHomestead]

You want to look for a heavy layer. There are several breeds that lau more than others. You can also use a light in the chicken coop to keep them laying through the winter. Hope this helps!

[@JustShawnie]

Hey! Sarah, I want to be a homesteader also! I come from a homesteader and share copping family and I live in Central, New Jersey and I would love to talk with you about the possibility of working with you on making both of our dreams come true. Please comment back to me and thank you.

[@ronbown3836]

I got a question and actually I asked this question to another homesteader I believe they're called off the grid with Doug and Stacy. I asked Doug how many hours on the average do you spend doing chores on your homestead but he did not answer I was wondering if you can answer that question? I know it probably is a lot more in the winter time because of he in the house with wood or whatever and all kinds of other stuff going on in the winter.

[@Homesteadyshow]

Ron, we just did a day in the life video and answered this, peak time of year it’s about 5 hours a day. Watch that one to see it all broken down 👍

[@ronbown3836]

@@Homesteadyshow thank you so much for answering my question yeah I did find the video I saw where you guys get started your day on the computer 4:30 is very early I usually don't get up until 8:00. Also see that you are a construction worker that's cool I actually do hardwood floors for a living it's a lot of hard work and I'm getting old and my shoulders are hurting from pulling on the drum sander all day.

[@Pressingontoperfection]

A beehive on a balcony? Lol they would call the exterminator on you.

[@MrsStevenBrown]

Nope, there are several buildings with hives on the roof in my area, Honey bees are awesome!

[@joethomson7755]

I'm on disability, so I'm on a fixed income. How could someone like myself be able to homestead????

[@oscarcaballero9014]

Make a list of everyone you know and see what are there specialty. And put something together with the resources and knowledge available to you.

[@ronpage101]

Good luck. Pray God will guide you

[@diannamc367]

Start small, some containers for gardening and, if allowed, a couple of chickens. This will give you healthy options for food while reducing your food budget! (Maybe put that savings into more containers and seeds, lol) And yes, anyone you can network with would be a huge bonus. Give it a try, see where it takes you.

[@giovanni545]

Revelation 14:12 (King James Version) 12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.