Our farm math kinda works like others. I bought a bred doe for $200. She had twin bucklings we were able to sell for $100 each. So she has paid for herself. Sounds good till you add the cost of her upkeep. Same with the turkeys, chickens and ducks. The big payoff for us is the good food.
I have been thinking on this topic a lot also, my confusion comes in with how to keep it cheap and simple. The summer is easy for the birds with the garden and natural growing things, Not sure what to do with the goats growing my own alfalfa is not an option we did find peanut hay that is a good...
I agree, children are very capable. I see kids with no idea how to order their food or choose off of a buffet cause they were never allowed. I have never liked that parents use velcro shoes cause they don't want to take the time to teach their child how to tie shoes. I have always encouraged my...