You are correct to question the viability of individuals growing their own animals willy-nilly
The big problem is land, land prices have gone up quite a lot in the past few years. The rural life becoming fashionable again hasn't helped, neither has the fact that agricultural land became a fashionable investment in more recent years.
Most local authorities have got shot of their 'county farms' so it's not easy to get a start unless you have a big wedge of cash already.
The big problem is land, land prices have gone up quite a lot in the past few years. The rural life becoming fashionable again hasn't helped, neither has the fact that agricultural land became a fashionable investment in more recent years.
Most local authorities have got shot of their 'county farms' so it's not easy to get a start unless you have a big wedge of cash already.
You can keep chickens or rabbits of course.