[k9vms]

Hi all.

Hubby and I moved to Cirencester for 'the good life' a year ago and only have chickens at the moment.    We are looking to rent a field/paddock to keep a breeding pair of emus and possibly some alpacas and/or goats - predominantly as pets, but perhaps long term for the fibre as a way to cover the rental/food/husbandry costs.

Firstly, does anybody else rent a field for their livestock and, if so, what kind of contract or arrangements do you have with the person you rent from?  As none of the animals are grazers as such, do we need a special kind of arrangement?

Secondly, how feasible is it to live away from your livestock?  Are we mad to be considering it?  And madder still to be considering having emus? 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you 

[Lesley Silvester]

  I don’t know the answers to your questions but wanted to say welcome to the four. I’m sure someone will be along who can answer you.

[Goatherd]

 
   There use to be a emu farm in Berkshire its now horse Emu need high fencing they seem to run and jump
    you will also need a Large egg cup https://www.accidentalsmallholder.net/forum/Smileys/default/excited.gif

[nimbusllama]

DenisCooper on here appears to keep emus.