Before we get started I know HF whether large or small isn't for everyone. If you really feel the need to be an *** and bash go ahead and for the rest please ignore those. I also know every property is different and a 300 ac HF place may hunt harder than a 1000 acre HF place. This thread isn't really about that either.
So, with all of the disclaimers on to my question. On a small HF place how much are the animals dependent on you for food, water, etc.? We are looking for land to buy and may look at some "small" HF places. My definition or what we are potentially looking at per budget is 300-1000 acres. Again I know all places are different as some more water than others (tanks, more windmills, etc.) but without living out there we are a little nervous about the animals if say a windmill or pump breaks and it is a few weeks before we realize and/or get it fixed. Is this a legit concern?
On our current place (not HF) we go out there once a month to fill feeders, water troughs, etc. but even if not we have a pump that feeds a large holding tank that goes to a water trough so the animals always have water even if it is longer. We have never had issues with running out of water, or food for that matter, going once a month But even if so, on a non HF place the animals could travel for food, water, etc. Hopefully this is clear, we are just trying to get all the info we can while we look at places and this is a concern that came up. My dad raises cattle and I think he is looking at it from that standpoint of how dependent they can be on us. Thanks for any help.
So, with all of the disclaimers on to my question. On a small HF place how much are the animals dependent on you for food, water, etc.? We are looking for land to buy and may look at some "small" HF places. My definition or what we are potentially looking at per budget is 300-1000 acres. Again I know all places are different as some more water than others (tanks, more windmills, etc.) but without living out there we are a little nervous about the animals if say a windmill or pump breaks and it is a few weeks before we realize and/or get it fixed. Is this a legit concern?
On our current place (not HF) we go out there once a month to fill feeders, water troughs, etc. but even if not we have a pump that feeds a large holding tank that goes to a water trough so the animals always have water even if it is longer. We have never had issues with running out of water, or food for that matter, going once a month But even if so, on a non HF place the animals could travel for food, water, etc. Hopefully this is clear, we are just trying to get all the info we can while we look at places and this is a concern that came up. My dad raises cattle and I think he is looking at it from that standpoint of how dependent they can be on us. Thanks for any help.
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