New to Lifestyleblock and farming

Hubby and I have just moved to a lifestyle block in Whitford, don't know anything about farming let alone farming in New Zealand:confused:. Looking at getting some chicken and sheep or cattle. Any advice would be welcome

Thanks
Nick & Marlene

Whitford is a lovely area, nice little village, lots of good schools around and close to Botany too! Go for the chooks I say, a great intro to looking after animals! Lots of people on here who know more than I who will be along soon no doubt! Welcome!

Thanks. where do we buy chicks and how does it work, I saw something about a pullet (I looked the word up) but still don't make too much sense?

Hello Nick and Marlene, welcome to the exciting world of rural living! You will love it!

One advice I would like to give is: Take your time! Starting with Chooks is a good idea but take it slow with other animals. Visit other farmers and look what they are doing. Most of the people here would be happy to invite you for a cuppa. I still remember the time we spent at one for the forum members places . Must be ages ago, eh spoook? []

We just moved from a small place to a bigger place and even then you need a year to learn about wet paddocks, climate, wet spots, cold spots, lay of the land, neighbours[], River Flatties [}], hill people, trolls, hobbits and ogurs (Ogurs?[xx(]) etc. Having land is a bit like having a new girlfriend/boyfriend. Get to know each other. See what the other likes and doesn't like etc. And then your love for each other will grow and prosper. []

Cheers

Peter