I had a large property which I then put goats on, and having the goats was a highlight of my life. Sadly, they were a tragedy as well. Both of the boys got bloc

I had a large property which I then put goats on, and having the goats was a highlight of my life. Sadly, they were a tragedy as well. Both of the boys got block urethras and the girl was a feisty liability (I was the only one that could interact with her before she got aggressive and started fighting people). I have a lot of respect for people that do homesteading, but it requires making hard decisions if you involve animals. I was gardening as well, and I love the hands in soil. However, it is back-breaking work for marginal gains. The only thing I do recommend is finding a balance between what you desire in life versus what others are doing. Comparison is really the thief of joy. If you can find meaning in the labor, then it is great. As hard as it was to take care of two sick goats for years, it was meaningful.