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None of the critters are going to make us rich, but the chores involved to keep the place up keep us out of trouble

My sister was talking with her employer ( a vet) about retired folk. He stated they either a) needed to get a hobby to keep them busy , b) t another job, or c) go crazy. Her reply was that everybody should just keep a flock of sheep. He just laughed and laughed and laughed.

Animals really are a hobby that turns into a job that will keep you plenty busy. Only downside is they will drive you to insanity instead of keeping you from it.

The SO and I both have full time jobs, in addition to all the critters, and my job keeps me away from the farm 4 days a week. It is cheaper to have a second house than to rent, so in addition to the 200 acres, I also have a house with a small yard in the city, where I have two cats, a dog, and a small veggie garden We talked my retired parents into farm sitting for us for 10 days so we could take a vacation together - the first in 5 years. They agreed, but couldn't get home to their quite and animal free routines fast enough after we returned.