Just as there are romantic notions of life in the West, some have romantic notions of life on a farm or ranch. I suspect that most ranchers and farmers were born into that lifestyle and from what I read; many are doing everything they can to get out of it. But how can you learn about country life if you were born in a concrete jungle or in a suburban sprawl?
My attraction to an exodus to acreage, open spaces, fresh air, small livestock, and organic gardening, may be cut short by my impatience with my internet connection speed, who knows. Still, it is tempting to think about living out among the elements instead of watching them on the Weather Channel.
Personally, I am interested in having pygmy goats and alpacas. They are adorable, great for children, have tax advantages, provide income through milk and hair harvesting and apparently, they are not very high maintenance.
There is a prominent alpaca raising community here in Douglas County and the free alpaca shows at the Douglas County Event Center have drawn me into their charm and income potential for their luxurious fleece which is harvested without harming the animal.
If you are thinking about leaving the city to get back to a more simple, natural life, and want to learn more about how to make the transition and learn about having, goats, chickens, alpacas, and even honey bees, then you may find the following sites fun and informative.
Looking for more?
Goodbye City Life
Easy to understand articles about raising and selecting goats, chickens, and honey bees
Pictures of Pygmy Goats – Warning: They are adorable, your children will love them
Free “Raising Alpacas” Newsletter
Loveland, Colorado Alpaca Ranch
Tax advantages of raising alpacas
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