Where to start?!

[tressa27884]

We close on our house 11/30 in Cooper. The property is 19.5 acres, some pasture (all ready in hay) and some wooded. No outbuildings to speak of. Where would you start? I'm thinking perimeter fencing and pens first since we'll be moving end of the year.
I'll start planning/planting a garden in the spring

 

[NH Homesteader]

Hi and congrats on your new property! Well first question is what are you looking to do with your property? What kind of animals are you planning on getting (or have already)?

 

[baymule]

BYH has a fence forum that is full of useful information. You are so lucky to already have pasture!

 

[lcertuche]

Where to put all the critters is the critical issue. Fences and shelters. Much can be done with reclaimed wood, pallets and hoop houses made from cattle panels.

 

[baymule]

I do a lot of scrounging on the cull rack at Lowes. Lumber doesn't have to be perfect for an animal shed.

 

[sumi]

Congrats on the new property! What animals are you thinking of keeping? I'd start with fencing and housing for them and get them in the warmer months. As the above posters said, reclaimed materials, pallets etc make good building materials. Shop around!

 

[SustainableAg]

Congratulations on the new property! As everyone else said - depends on the animals you already have / or are thinking of keeping. That will make a big difference in the type of fencing you need. Do it right the first time and spend the money if you can afford to. It will save you some headaches! There are many possibilities for shelters - again, depending on the type of animals.

 

[lcertuche]

Find out if there are any small sawmills. We have friends with sawmills and they would give us their culls for free.