3 Tips for Starting a Hobby Farm

A few months ago, I decided I wanted to take up a new hobby. Yes, I’m in plenty of book clubs, and I practically have a full-time job as my kid’s chauffeur. However, I wanted something else to fill my time. I started brainstorming and thinking about what I could, and then it hit me: I should start my own farm! I love animals and I enjoy being outside, so why not? It’s been a few months since I began my farming journey, and I want to share these tips for starting a hobby farm.

Buy Low-Maintenance Animals

Y’all, don’t bite off more than you can chew when it comes to animals. Please, don’t run out and purchase two horses that require so much of your time and energy. Instead, do what I did and buy low-maintenance animals to start your hobby farm. Our first purchase was baby chicks. We loved taking care of our baby chicks at home. We did our research and made sure we knew how to do everything properly. Once we felt like we mastered low-maintenance animals, like chicks, we stepped up our game and bought some pigs. It’s important to start small when it comes to getting animals for your hobby farm. You need to make sure you can handle taking care of low-maintenance creatures before you raise the stakes.

Talk to Other Farmers

Another tip for starting a hobby farm is to talk to other farmers. Five days after I began my farming adventure, I joined a hobby farmers group on Facebook. I started by just scrolling around, seeing what other people had to say. Then, I posted some questions and concerns I had about my farm—I was flabbergasted by the results. My fellow farmers were so helpful, and they answered every question I had. My comrades in flannel also helped calm me down when I got overwhelmed and wanted to quit. Please, talk with other farmers before you start a farm of your own. These people will give you insight that no one else can.

Remember What It’s All About

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve wanted to quit farming for fun. I used to get so frustrated when my chicks would scatter about, and I’d lose track of them. Sometimes, I get so overwhelmed checking the soil of my land. However, in times of stress, I try to remember why I started my hobby farm in the first place. Farming is supposed to be fun! So, if I ever get overwhelmed, I play with my chickens and pigs and remind myself why I started doing this in the first place. Farming is an activity I genuinely enjoy, even if it stresses me out sometimes.

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