hobby farmer
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I live in upstate New York around an area that the climate has cold fall and winters, warm spring and hot summers. I would like to know how to make the most of my 1 acre. I would like to have chickens(I'm thinking of going with the Plymouth Rock breed). How many would I need to get about 2 dozen eggs or so a week (thinking 5 should be enough)? I also am thinking of getting a Goat Doe for milking, (was considering a Kinder, but those are rare since it's a new breed so maybe making that breed myself with crossing of Nubian Doe and the Pygmy buck) not totally decided on the breed right now, so open to suggestions. I would want a goat that produces enough milk for about 3 gallon a week, won't over graze my 1 acre, and is cold winter hardy. Any tips on cost effective and still nutritional feed for both the chickens and the goat would be great as well. Advice on coops and goat pens based on your experiences welcome as well. I also will have a garden with some fruit and vegetables so that has to be taken into account.
Thank you for your time, I know noobs to farming like me probably are annoying to you all lol.
Thank you for your time, I know noobs to farming like me probably are annoying to you all lol.