
So You Want to Start an Elk Farm
Be prepared to play the long game! It took us over a year to get everything ready for the herd to come to our farm. We documented this process on Instagram, Nov -Aug 2023. If you want to get a good grasp on everything that is involved in starting an Elk Farm we encourage you to check that out.
Here are some things to consider before you start
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Plan before you begin - starting an elk farm is not a quick process!
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Contact your local Ministry of Agriculture for regulations that may affect your elk farm
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Contact other elk farmers for their experiences. If possible, visit an established farm to see their set-up
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Consider your costs - There are a lot of expenses beyond just the animals (fencing, handling facility, feed, vetting
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Make a business plan - remember that it will take years to see a return on your investment.
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You will require a Record Keeping System for both financial accounting & Animal Records
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