trenchfoot 4,243 Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Cattery. Money for jam that job Quote Link to post Share on other sites
budharley 945 Posted February 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Hi fellas thanks for the ideas , the fishing pond is only small and I'm not sure I can just make it larger as the land is rented .its probably not going to be for a couple of years atleast ,like I said it's my dad's place he goes to get away from it all and he has no interest in working the as such . I will take over sooner rather than later but while he is still enjoying it I'd rather him enjoy it than think I've pushed him out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery_Weasel 460 Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Depends how much you need to live on.. And if you have anything to invest. 10 acres means you can have up to 10000 'free range' chickens but the shed and egg collection machinery cost a fair amount. Can't remember the figures of what you can expect to make as it's been a few years since I looked into it but it wasn't insignificant (for max amount of 16000 birds in one shed on 16 acres If the pond is a reasonable size already look into expanding it?? I've seen those fishing ponds advertised for sale before with the adverts stating 50 odd k a year turnover. I haven't looked into it anymore than that though so don't know what you could expect to take home at the end May be worth looking into a bank of solar panels? Not sure if power companies pay heavily for rental of land or how it works but it may also be partially subsidised by the gov? If your just looking to good life it than 10 acres is plenty We have 1000 (minus what the fox takes) free range chickens me old man supplys and deliver eggs himself. We have no collection equipment lol just two hours good hard graft every morning the old fashion way, we do OK out of the job. If collecting eggs from 1000 takes 2 hours than collecting for 10000 is going to be unfeasible. I used 10k as that's the max amount for the land he has Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fieldsporthunter 1,864 Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Depends how much you need to live on.. And if you have anything to invest. 10 acres means you can have up to 10000 'free range' chickens but the shed and egg collection machinery cost a fair amount. Can't remember the figures of what you can expect to make as it's been a few years since I looked into it but it wasn't insignificant (for max amount of 16000 birds in one shed on 16 acres If the pond is a reasonable size already look into expanding it?? I've seen those fishing ponds advertised for sale before with the adverts stating 50 odd k a year turnover. I haven't looked into it anymore than that though so don't know what you could expect to take home at the end May be worth looking into a bank of solar panels? Not sure if power companies pay heavily for rental of land or how it works but it may also be partially subsidised by the gov? If your just looking to good life it than 10 acres is plenty We have 1000 (minus what the fox takes) free range chickens me old man supplys and deliver eggs himself. We have no collection equipment lol just two hours good hard graft every morning the old fashion way, we do OK out of the job. If collecting eggs from 1000 takes 2 hours than collecting for 10000 is going to be unfeasible. I used 10k as that's the max amount for the land he has I only suggested what I would do to get going by keeping it small you get the income with out the overheads and a good and happy living. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chid 6,791 Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Ten acres is feck all really when trying to make a living off it (crops ect).. with it not being your own ground makes it harder aswell .. Horse gallops are a good money maker if there done right and kept in good order , i know of one that made 25 grand in its firt year ... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fieldsporthunter 1,864 Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Depends how much you need to live on.. And if you have anything to invest. 10 acres means you can have up to 10000 'free range' chickens but the shed and egg collection machinery cost a fair amount. Can't remember the figures of what you can expect to make as it's been a few years since I looked into it but it wasn't insignificant (for max amount of 16000 birds in one shed on 16 acres If the pond is a reasonable size already look into expanding it?? I've seen those fishing ponds advertised for sale before with the adverts stating 50 odd k a year turnover. I haven't looked into it anymore than that though so don't know what you could expect to take home at the end May be worth looking into a bank of solar panels? Not sure if power companies pay heavily for rental of land or how it works but it may also be partially subsidised by the gov? If your just looking to good life it than 10 acres is plenty We have 1000 (minus what the fox takes) free range chickens me old man supplys and deliver eggs himself. We have no collection equipment lol just two hours good hard graft every morning the old fashion way, we do OK out of the job. If collecting eggs from 1000 takes 2 hours than collecting for 10000 is going to be unfeasible. I used 10k as that's the max amount for the land he has I get where your coming from now I miss read a little atb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nans pat 2,575 Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 clay pigeon shoot on a saturday morning get you the drink money for the week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fieldsporthunter 1,864 Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) Loads of things you can do really just depend what you into, your location the type of land and if your willing to work at it to get where you want. personally i prefere the small holding country ways as its in me blood. Edited February 18, 2015 by Fieldsporthunter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fieldsporthunter 1,864 Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 clay pigeon shoot on a saturday morning get you the drink money for the week. We use to do that the neibours loved their Sunday mornings lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
night warrior 178 Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Wild bore and deer farming Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fourlurchers 280 Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 build a mosque on the land and charge a £1 a car to park make a fortune 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trenchfoot 4,243 Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 need planning approval for a weekly clayshoot. Once a fortnight and you are fine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
air gun ant 1,666 Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Out of interest what's a fair price for renting 10 acres folks? As I've just seen 10 acres advertised for rent near me and budharley you have really got the old cogs going round!!! Lol I think it's just grazing land at the moment, but if I was renting it would I be able to do as wished to an extent? Like plant Christmas trees etc as it would be a long term investment obviously? Sorry for hijacking bud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOPPER 1,809 Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 A COUPLE OF POLY TUNNELS FULL OF WEED WILL MAKE YOU A FEW QUID 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lenmcharristar 10,291 Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Open a shabeen make a clean fortune Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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