The Micro Farm Report

Buildings

We now have a "Chick nursery" next to the shed. I made the basics and Wayne came in and finished if off. Although the pictures do not show it they have a roost and their heat light. I can't be happier to have those smelly little beasties out of the house!

Grand total: $0.97

Cost Breakdown

• Chicken wire was already on the place


• doors were dropped off by someone who thought we might need them.


• hinges came from the door jams of the old door


• latch .97

Equipment Purchases

• 1 Gallon chick waterer
• 1 Gallon base
• Grand total of $4.24

The big news....we sold our first eggs this week. So now we are making a "profit"...okay not a profit but at least some money is going in instead of just going flowing out!

Garden

What just went in....:Black eyed peas,Green beans bush& pole,okra, tomatoes, acorn squash

What is coming out....Onions, Spinach

What stays...Romaine Lettuce,

Herbs for Sale: Organe Mint & Apple Mint

What will be different next time:

• I'm going to start growing heirloom variety of seeds and I want to put a mini green house in the shed so I don't have to spend $30 on plants!!!!


• I'll pay close attention to each upcoming planting season so the next one doesn't sneak up on me like this one.


• We are going to start clearing for our big garden!

Why do small farms fail?

• I think because it is so hard keeping track of the actual cost of the item you are producing. I just recently realized that I have to keep up with the amount of water the birds are getting to help determine my actual cost.


• Making sure you buy the right breed of animal for the job you want done!


• Making sure you get the best deal on the items you need.



• Making sure you do not buy more then what is needed in size or quantity.



• Learning how to manage the animals & crops well and cheaply.


• Adding/Moving to quickly forward with plans.

Now that's just what I've thought about after 1 month of farming!