Hey you! I know we’ve talked about your transition out of the homesteading lifestyle before. And I have so much respect for anyone who wants to change their life and go a different route—we only live once and life is short. In case you ever decide to get back into it, I wanted to share a system I have that has been critical for my mental health, especially when it comes to the “tethered” ties so many people feel when it comes to keeping animals.
1. We have a community system between three groups of homesteaders. We each watch each others farms during vacations, late nights out, etc. I know I could call at the drop of a hat if needed, and one of them would step in. Community is so crucial. We travel both domestically and internationally regularly. I don’t feel restricted at all. I take about 6 trips a year, some 2 weeks in length.
2. I don’t subscribe to feedings at X o’clock. I don’t eat dinner at the exact same time personally, and my animals don’t either. Sometimes it’s 3:30pm, sometimes it’s 10pm. This gives me flexibility for a life with kids, and ensures farm sitters have flexibility too. Plus no animal is screaming demanding food.
3. Automated waterers are in place for summer, and most of the animals I keep don’t require grain feeding since we have plentiful quality forage. They all have 24/7/365 in-out access so worse case scenario, if there’s an emergency, my animals still have what they need. I picked species suited to our natural forage.
Anyway, sorry for the long comment. I just wanted to share. I think we can homestead and travel for sure. 🖤 Come visit me soon. 🖤
Hey you! I know we’ve talked about your transition out of the homesteading lifestyle before. And I have so much respect for anyone who wants to change their life and go a different route—we only live once and life is short. In case you ever decide to get back into it, I wanted to share a system I have that has been critical for my mental health, especially when it comes to the “tethered” ties so many people feel when it comes to keeping animals.
1. We have a community system between three groups of homesteaders. We each watch each others farms during vacations, late nights out, etc. I know I could call at the drop of a hat if needed, and one of them would step in. Community is so crucial. We travel both domestically and internationally regularly. I don’t feel restricted at all. I take about 6 trips a year, some 2 weeks in length.
2. I don’t subscribe to feedings at X o’clock. I don’t eat dinner at the exact same time personally, and my animals don’t either. Sometimes it’s 3:30pm, sometimes it’s 10pm. This gives me flexibility for a life with kids, and ensures farm sitters have flexibility too. Plus no animal is screaming demanding food.
3. Automated waterers are in place for summer, and most of the animals I keep don’t require grain feeding since we have plentiful quality forage. They all have 24/7/365 in-out access so worse case scenario, if there’s an emergency, my animals still have what they need. I picked species suited to our natural forage.
Anyway, sorry for the long comment. I just wanted to share. I think we can homestead and travel for sure. 🖤 Come visit me soon. 🖤