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<blockquote data-quote="1krr" data-source="post: 2692660" data-attributes="member: 750"><p>Definately not dumb, I actually like the scenario!</p><p></p><p>If by live stock you mean cows (easier to just focus on that), I've read that cattle require 10lbs of vegetation for every pound of eatible meat they produce. That said, if resources are being rationed chances are you aren't using all your land (or even a significant percentage) for garden space and cows will just graze the pastures. So I would focus on keeping the pastures in as good of shape as possible and harvesting whatever livestock you need to ensure there is plenty of forage for what remains. Also if it is just cows, trade with neighbors to diversify into more efficent livestock like chickens, etc. </p><p></p><p>I would also put a lot of effort into the garden to make sure whatever is growing produces well including composting manure, weeding, etc. For water, it is what it is. Use whatever resources you have to develop rain water (assuming minimal in a drought) and find the most docile of the livestock to help haul water in if you need. It would be worth the time to train rather than humping it in yourself. Capture your waste water from the house for grey water irrigation as well. </p><p></p><p>If I found myself in a situation where I had to choose either livestock or garden, I would probably work on the garden. With careful management, you can produce a lot of food from little space especially if that is a full time job. </p><p></p><p>Turkey, post up some details on your washer watering and pics of the greenhouse!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="1krr, post: 2692660, member: 750"] Definately not dumb, I actually like the scenario! If by live stock you mean cows (easier to just focus on that), I've read that cattle require 10lbs of vegetation for every pound of eatible meat they produce. That said, if resources are being rationed chances are you aren't using all your land (or even a significant percentage) for garden space and cows will just graze the pastures. So I would focus on keeping the pastures in as good of shape as possible and harvesting whatever livestock you need to ensure there is plenty of forage for what remains. Also if it is just cows, trade with neighbors to diversify into more efficent livestock like chickens, etc. I would also put a lot of effort into the garden to make sure whatever is growing produces well including composting manure, weeding, etc. For water, it is what it is. Use whatever resources you have to develop rain water (assuming minimal in a drought) and find the most docile of the livestock to help haul water in if you need. It would be worth the time to train rather than humping it in yourself. Capture your waste water from the house for grey water irrigation as well. If I found myself in a situation where I had to choose either livestock or garden, I would probably work on the garden. With careful management, you can produce a lot of food from little space especially if that is a full time job. Turkey, post up some details on your washer watering and pics of the greenhouse! [/QUOTE]
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