This is my plan too. I've got a few years before I can break free from my 1/2 acre in NJ, but I'm looking to move to a southern State and get some land to start grazing sheep/beef, as well as whatever else I can work into the system.

I'm using my property now as a lab of sorts to practice on mistakes permanent property. Currently raising chickens and rabbits, as well as growing a food forest, and and ever expanding home garden.

Good luck to you sir

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How have the rabbits been? We’re starting with chickens, might get some pigs, but I was considering rabbits as I hear that a lot from homesteaders. Never tried rabbit meat though

Rabbits are simple, breed quickly (4 months from impregnation to freezer), take up a small footprint, their waste is amazing for the garden, and they basically taste like chicken breast.

Here's my latest on them...had to replace the roof of my "bunny barn".

https://rumble.com/v4fxx9o-bunny-barn-roof-upgrade.html

How have you liked Rumble? I think I’ll explore rabbits to at least try.

Rumble is OK. I just have a Love/Hate relationship with YouTube. Rumble is much more a free speech platform, so I try to support them vs YT tyrants.

Yeah, rabbits are easy and rewarding. I am working on planting a lot of forage for them so I can produce more of their food on-site.