gazandjen 54 Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 I shoot on a dairy farm (I am unsure of the exact size) The farmer has just had to downsize his heard to 65 cattle. He also has some sheep which are around. He now has quite a bit of space to utilise. As he is also a good friend of mine, I am trying to think of a way we can make a little money. There are some outbuildings too. There are no crops on any of the fields. There is also a river, although not large. The boundry at the bottom actually goes to the river only I have about £5000 to invest if required Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bullshot 5 Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 How about a clay pigeon layout? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turtlehead 7 Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 quad bikes? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
squint 17 Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 dig a big hole and set up a carp lake with accomodation,2 or 3 rod limit.be better and cheaper than travelling to france Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gazandjen 54 Posted June 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Can't do anything that churns the grass as it's needed for the winter months. Cant create a lake. Clay shoot would be ok but there are quite a few in the area. He still needs the grass so probably can't have any grazing animals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dare 1,103 Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Set up growing some tomatoes lol money grows on trees. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Attack Fell Terrier 864 Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 a concentration camp for pakis I think you're onto something there mate lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rascal_2005 79 Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 how big is it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nicola1804 114 Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 decent x country course £20 per horse I think at bywell on open days hundreds go Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CarraghsGem 92 Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 car boot sale Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andyfr1968 772 Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 A clay shoot sounds like a good idea, as has been said. The set up cost will be relatively small but check out insurance cost first. If there's already a few in the area then there must be a market for it, just check out the other clubs and see how you can make your's more appealing than there's. Good luck!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gazandjen 54 Posted June 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 how big is it? I think it's about 170acres decent x country course £20 per horse I think at bywell on open days hundreds go He has the horses come through, but they churn up the land car boot sale This seems like a good idea. I have considered it but just thinking about parking. A clay shoot sounds like a good idea, as has been said. The set up cost will be relatively small but check out insurance cost first. If there's already a few in the area then there must be a market for it, just check out the other clubs and see how you can make your's more appealing than there's. Good luck!! I am a little concerned for the broken clays lying around after the shoot as the cows are cruising the field. Also when the grass is cut, will it include bits of the clays. Thanks for all the ideas coming through Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 47,352 Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 How many sq ft are the building? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simoman 110 Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 How many sq ft are the building? Was just thinking the same wilfred, perhaps mushrooms/snails/wormery. What about goat rearing for meat, i would suggest rattites but they would cost more than £5 start up, Ostrich meat is big business, and emus and rheas are also a good investment........ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 paint balling or quad biking or buy a tank and cahrge people to drive it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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