How big is an acre of land?

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How big is an acre of land? In this video Becky explains the size of an acre and talks about everything you can do on a small homestead with just a few acres. Get Becky's Guide to Buying Land: beckyshomestead.com/portfolio...
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@crosisofborg5524 5 жыл бұрын

I have 120 acres. I have to walk 1.5 miles to get from one end of my land to the other. I recommend people stay with 5 acres or less as its far easier to manage.

@matthewviramontes3131 4 жыл бұрын

Do you realize that you have more land than the smallest country in the world?

@user-og5lo 4 жыл бұрын

Ok ,then gimme 40 acres it will be easier for you to walk around then. 😂

@KingDrekon 4 жыл бұрын

What kind of title do you have for the 120 acres?

@davidzambrano9126 4 жыл бұрын

You don't say

@ShreyBrawlStars 4 жыл бұрын

FLEXTIME

@ribunny123 5 жыл бұрын

I have a hard time visualizing distance and measurements in my head, so this helps a lot!!

@dawnpiper5883 6 жыл бұрын

That is a lot bigger than I thought. I had always wondered what a acre was in size I love your channel I am so envious of the life you have and I know it's not all roses but your living how you want well done to you

@BeckysHomestead 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks☀️❤️☀️

@memberofthelambily1340 4 жыл бұрын

Are you envious or are you jealous

@veniqer Жыл бұрын

An acre isn't that big. An acre is equal to a little bit more than 4000 square metres.

@juanitaiveyivey 6 жыл бұрын

First time home owner 5 acres of land

@vishruthvasagam6382 4 жыл бұрын

So how's it going??

@thatkidbrennen4559 4 жыл бұрын

wanna say goodluck with that man let me know how its been

@ricardocortez2610 3 жыл бұрын

Do u hate it when

@Hotobu 3 жыл бұрын

I want enough where I can shoot guns and not bother the neighbors.

@Jaem01 3 жыл бұрын

Roku enjoy bro I’m 13 thinking of big dreams easily getting around 10 with a contemperarion house

@rialand6016 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Becky Sunshine for sharing you homestead experiences.

@CreeksideSimplicity 4 жыл бұрын

This is great! Our new homestead is just 2.5 acres, but I'm amazed at how much space we have, and how much we'll be able to fit on it.

@jeremyreinhold3620 3 жыл бұрын

Youre such a wholesome soul! Glad people like you still exist in this mad world.

@Our_Hive_of_Five 6 жыл бұрын

I LOVE you!!! You are so real, so much fun to watch and such an inspiration. Even my 3 year old daughters love you! 🤗👍🐔💟

@believeinyourself8895 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Becky our family here in Canada are getting chickens for the first time with some friends. They have some experience because they did this before had success. Thank you for your videos our daughter really enjoys them♡

@BeckysHomestead 6 жыл бұрын

Chickens are so much fun. ☀️❤️☀️

@DamageLLC 9 ай бұрын

I’m new to Texas (via NYC) and was touring the country in my RV but fell in love with Texas. This is my dream and I thought an acre would not be enough but this is perfect. Thanks so much for the video / education. Much appreciated!

@violetcarson5532 6 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video Miss Becky. Thank you for the information. Blessings and Light 😄

@sandrafarman6102 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Becky, you're awesome and I enjoy your videos. I checked with the county I live in and I can have a garden (Not to sell) for personal use and some animals but they where not sure as to what ones. I can't wait to get started on excavation on the property, thank you for your inspiration.

@BeckysHomestead 6 жыл бұрын

Your so welcome. Enjoy your journey it's a blast. ☀️❤️☀️

@williamaureo5400 2 жыл бұрын

Hi hope you're OK with the experience

@juliebaggett9875 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Becky for all the info~

@AdelleRamcharan 6 жыл бұрын

Love your vids Becky 😊 Thankyou!

@BeckysHomestead 6 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. ☀️❤️☀️

@jayl9154 6 жыл бұрын

Becky go hard

@NUCLEARGOAL 4 жыл бұрын

This is a very well made video with very good sound. Thank you for the information!

@ChickenHues 6 жыл бұрын

Great tips! We have an acre and it's amazing all you can do on it and still have a nice sized "yard". Zoning is very, very important - we've discovered! Make sure animals and gardening is allowed, but unlimited ag zoning is a double edged sword if you have small acreage in the middle. I'd guess industrial zoning is the same.

@missydiamond9310 6 жыл бұрын

Chicken Hues hey what do you mean by unlimited ag zoning is a double edged sword?

@ChickenHues 6 жыл бұрын

It depends on what you want. If you have a small place in the middle of unlimited AG or industrial zoned areas things could change significantly from when you purchased. Huge livestock operations or Industrial complexes could change the area around you if one person/group controls it. If you're surrounded by smaller land owners things usually won't transform for miles around you - especially if the zoning is more residential. I hope that explains what I mean. But it's great for being able to use your land as you like.

@elizabethbennet4791 2 жыл бұрын

what if u bulid a house on it with a commercial property too

@missydiamond9310 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for you videos Becky. You have helped me realize that I CAN achieve my dreams of owning a farm all by myself. I love hearing about your animals and gardening and minimalist living because that's what I want too! Just curious, how far away are you from the biggest metro area? I know you've probably got a walmart or somewhere within 30 minutes but what about when you wanna buy some nice things ;)

@marianaortiz4590 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Becky for your thoughts, they are very helpful. Love you 😙

@BeckysHomestead 6 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. I'm glad to do it. ☀️❤️☀️

@Ravlow23 2 жыл бұрын

Wow i really want to do this,now i understand what is acres is, Thankyou for sharing so easy to understand,love it!!

@BrendaBodwin 6 жыл бұрын

Also check live stock ordinance. A lot of states require a minimum of 5 acres for large animals, like cows and horses.

@Mr500xl Жыл бұрын

Thank you Beck. The piece i have been looking at is 2 acres. I could not for the life of me vision how big it is. You cute little video was exactly what I was needing. Liked and Subscribed

@dansv1 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I watched this after reading that the traditional definition of an acre was an area one chain wide by one furlong long, (60’ X 660’).

@Marialla. 3 жыл бұрын

I think another definition has been "as much as a man with two oxen could plow in two days".

@brandy8438 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Becky just wanted to let you know I love your videos! My family owns 25 acres, but most of it is woods and the rest is wide open fields. The fields are on a hill so we can’t really use it and instead just let a farmer rent it to grow food for his livestock.

@Marialla. 3 жыл бұрын

Woods are great for raising pigs, which are natural forest animals. Kunekune pigs are really friendly and small, and great for a family. Goats also enjoy browsing on brush, and can be raised for milk, meat, or wool. Hilly fields are okay if you want to grow an orchard, or paddock grazers like cows, or run chicken tractors.

@pinkdemon4756 5 жыл бұрын

This is beautifully wholesome ❤

@SheSweetLikSugarNSavage 6 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate her informative videos

@toptopdude 6 жыл бұрын

It's been a while since I was here, but you did give me some good ideas. I know for me, I would only need 1 acher to be happy. If i can find 1 acher, I know that that would be a good investment and would make me very happy. Thank you so much for reminding me how big an acher is. I could not remember.

@beentheredonethat3918 4 жыл бұрын

ty Beck for all the great tips ,you are a wonderful host :)

@bunkydom Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the explanation Becky! Really Helped!

@mohamedabdi7720 5 жыл бұрын

Well done. Thanks 4 your time.

@rero6212 5 жыл бұрын

I did give you the last one like to complete 1000, great info. Thank you.

@LoneStarWomanInACajunWorld Жыл бұрын

Thank you, this is a very helpful video.

@nigelackin 5 жыл бұрын

this is so wholesome

@MomAsol 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing we are planning to buy a 4.70 acres lot with house and one apartment on it.

@michaeleady8228 2 жыл бұрын

One of the most important things to buying any piece of land is what germs or such live in the soil. I knew someone that bought land and later found that all their animals would get sick from something in the soil.

@bim-ska-la-bim4433 6 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your contributions - super educational. Have you done anything (or, given thought to) on what to do as you age/experience a loss in ability to do physical work?

@rickpozzitacuptraining6199 3 жыл бұрын

You were very pleasant to watch. Good information!!!!!!

@eaglecamphomesteadswfl9006 6 жыл бұрын

Make sure your local zoning doesn't stop you, in my county you need 10 acres for /Agg zoning

@dowhatyougottado4283 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Becky love the videos I have been watching for a few years now and love the progress. BTW you are rocking the blond hair looking good.

@armorvestrus4119 3 жыл бұрын

I noticed your house behind you, I love the red trim on the outside it is beautiful.

@hustlehardermommy9675 3 жыл бұрын

She built it herself😮

@nicholecarter5885 6 жыл бұрын

Becky you look amazing!

@businessguideatozassistant265 4 жыл бұрын

Thanku this video has no disturbance is cool and calm

@r3myxp 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You Becky 😇

@janezempel248 6 жыл бұрын

You're so right! I have a 1/2 acre plot in a village. It's big enough to grow enough food to feed our family of three adults for a year. (I can or dry everything) I also have a postage stamp orchard and a hazelnut tree (bush?) growing on it. If the village allowed chickens there would be enough land for that also. I thought about buying some land for harvesting the wood for fuel, but for what it would cost in the yearly taxes alone, we can buy enough firewood to heat our little cottage for the winter.

@BeckysHomestead 6 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have a good set up. ☀️❤️☀️

@Marialla. 3 жыл бұрын

Pity they disallow chickens. Maybe quail would work out for you? They're super cute and very quiet compared to chickens.

@gseric4721 6 жыл бұрын

Childhood question answered!

@railsedge5746 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks , very helpful.!🤠

@ebenburger111 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Ur lovely. Thanks for the video. I'm so envious.

@smtaz7631 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Have your book on buying land and the book on chickens.

@stevenscummy1458 3 жыл бұрын

pretty good size, I'm looking around at property and I thought my childhood home was 1 acre but it's probably more like half an acre

@rustyshackleford1733 6 жыл бұрын

Shape of the property makes a difference too..

@hosoiarchives4858 3 жыл бұрын

Also how much is flat

@twominifarms4471 6 жыл бұрын

Hey! Great Video :)

@BeckysHomestead 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you like it. ☀️❤️☀️

@brownsrvlifecampground9322 3 жыл бұрын

You made a awesome video this is a big piece of land

@cecilecameron2879 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for getting right to the point, much appreciate! Love the animals:)

@maokasonso7572 4 жыл бұрын

lol

@ericedwards2819 6 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on guinea hens? And some more halls? 👍👍

@afiq4944 5 жыл бұрын

My family own 3 acres of land. Im still looking forward what business I could make out of it as my dad wants me to do something about it.

@leathelandlady 3 жыл бұрын

Check out the zoning

@lilbitatatime3763 6 жыл бұрын

Good info ~ make sure the property is zoned for livestock. Get large enough property where you're not annoying neighbors with animal noises or farm odors.

@LuckyGhostCat 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Becky I'm new to your channel and I love it.. I'm subscribed

@BeckysHomestead 6 жыл бұрын

Haha glad you like it. ☀️❤️☀️

@LuckyGhostCat 6 жыл бұрын

Becky's Homestead I don't like it I LOVE IT

@ibislife 6 жыл бұрын

I have an acre of land, but unfortunately on a hillside, but that will not stop me from garden in terraces. Keeping an orchard or whatever I want. I do however agree with you that the dream plot of land would be flat, but not possible where I live. Have to make do with what I have.

@BeckysHomestead 6 жыл бұрын

Which is fine. I always say "don't move, improve". ☀️❤️☀️

@anthonyjack98 2 жыл бұрын

@Zeahappy 2 жыл бұрын

I have 600 acres with about 2 very large buffalo herds on it. One herd is always active and running around while the other herd continuously sleeps. I suggest people stay with 120 acres, waaaay less stress.

@Just_Vryatt 2 жыл бұрын

Shoo fly creek is up for sale in Oregon state if anyone’s interested in buying 1,398 acres it’s listed at $698,000

@mr_mr 2 жыл бұрын

An acre is a football field minus the end zones was helpful and starting at 3:15

@norcalpinoy9618 2 жыл бұрын

I have almost an acre of land (0.97 acre). I just bought it a week ago. It's in an agricultural rural area. What should I do next? I just wanna grow crops like vegetables and fruit trees but it's in a desert area in imperial county, California. Can I just grow crops and how I get the water there's an irrigation canal nearby.

@gaittr 4 жыл бұрын

You are such a beautiful person and you bring so much joy to people. You should write a book and share your secret. A world full of people like you would be a very, very good place.

@tennesseegirl5539 3 жыл бұрын

She did write a book

@internationalpulse 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Becky. The football field was helpful.

@deadringer2349 5 жыл бұрын

are you talking about the american football field?

@internationalpulse 5 жыл бұрын

@@deadringer2349 yup. i have around 20 acres too. It was helpful to measure with the field.

@deadringer2349 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. That was helpful

@fackeyutub-emael6545 Жыл бұрын

I am making the leap becky. I am finally going into a homestead property this year. I have enough equity in my home to make a good down payment. $100k I hope this is enough to buy some land for around $75k or less and then build a metal building with as little wood as possible because cedar is expensive and termites destroy. After the property is purchased, hopefully, with a well and septic on it already,and of course electric connected, maybe they have a very small structure there. I would put the remaining balance ($25k) towards a down payment for a construction loan for $120k. I am planning to only spend $75k on top of the down payment, totaling out to $100k for the structure and $75k for the land. A $175k brand new home custom built and where i want because I would be buying land and not a house. Also increasing the overall value of the property drastically to maybe $300k. Allowing me to sell the property if needed. North florida has flood zones afterall.

@MellowLeslie 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Becky! We recently got baby chicks so I’ve been watching all your helpful videos which I am so grateful for! We’ve noticed our baby chicks have been pecking at themselves a lot we’re scared for them to have any lice, mites or anything like that. How can I know and what can I do? I’m hoping you can really help me and I hope you see this. Continue to make amazing and helpful videos! 🙏🏽 btw if anyone else sees this comment and can help me that would be much appreciated!!

@BeckysHomestead 6 жыл бұрын

Go to my website Beckyshomestead.com then click on Chickens. Look through them and find the one on mites ☀️❤️☀️

@MellowLeslie 6 жыл бұрын

Becky's Homestead thank you!! 💛

@71Macola 6 жыл бұрын

Birds "preen" to groom themselves. There is a small nubbin of a gland just above their tails, called, unsurprisingly, the preen gland, that produces oil. They nibble at the preen gland, and then spread it around their feathers with their beaks. This smooths out the feathers, and keeps them conditioned and pointing the right directions. It may look like they are pecking at themselves, but it's probably a grooming activity. Also, when they grow out their real feathers, they will need to dust bathe to keep their skin clean and de-bug themselves.

@71Macola 6 жыл бұрын

If you'd like common-sensical advise about chickens, you might like www.thechickenchick.com . Kathy Mormino has a wonderful blog and website dedicated to chickens!

@bearmorningsun5092 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@tundralane256 5 жыл бұрын

VERY GOOD AUDIO!

@morganbrowning8510 6 жыл бұрын

Can you please make a video on how to care for baby ducks?

@shanenolan85 6 жыл бұрын

I swear I was JUST asking this question because someone I know of just bought 40 acres and built a HUGE estate on it. Thanks for breaking it down for me 🤗

@teddybuddy8475 4 жыл бұрын

Love your channel sister lot of love from India

@DanielperezThedeepthinker 6 жыл бұрын

Why did you stop your intro i loved it..

@Metalman38 2 жыл бұрын

Great grass

@ph4239 6 жыл бұрын

What kind/type of septic system do you use? Cost?

@SoulPapiii 6 жыл бұрын

coool im looking into BUYING land recap: zoning taxes restrictions

@SoulPapiii 6 жыл бұрын

@K.O.2011 3 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to use the first time home buying programs to buy a house with one or two acres of land or just land?

@jasmynesartstudio 2 жыл бұрын

You can use fha to buy a house on a acre, yes. You cannot buy just land with fha unless you have a fha construction loan. Hope this helps

@sathyanarayanalingiah6915 4 жыл бұрын

nice i like it

@goodnewsgoodnews8716 3 жыл бұрын

I love to have one acre farm land it’s beautiful I love duckling sheep cow horses chicken it’s fun

@RebeccaKester 3 жыл бұрын

I can not get your link to work. your guide to buying land.

@Reddylion 5 жыл бұрын

good...

@MatthewCKirschner 6 жыл бұрын

Do you live in Florida? Looks like the area I live around, in regards with the trees and grass...😁

@ListersHatsune 6 жыл бұрын

Huh, you manage a lot on 2 acres. I'm planning on homesteading with 2 other people so I was thinking we needed 3 acres. If you manage to keep horses on your land then we may be able to keep sheep. Then again, there will eventually be 4 families living on the land - 2 of them could be very big if we get wives that are fine with that.

@feelgoodgoogletrends 4 жыл бұрын

wow

@estellebutler7601 6 жыл бұрын

@firewalkerg11 3 жыл бұрын

Need to clean 4 acres of land. Any suggestions?

@conorolaf1762 6 жыл бұрын

Nice hat!

@raymondpaenga9027 3 жыл бұрын

I like your video

@jeromeburrasca6710 4 жыл бұрын

Huge land developers are buying up every square inch of Lithium Valley now 89419.

@torreyance2468 4 жыл бұрын

keep in mind the taxes at the end of the year. I have 2.5 acres + my 2400 sq ft home. I end up paying around $10,000 in taxes between property and school tax. @_@ i dont even have kids. WTF. every single one of those damn kids better go to harvard.

@ayoayo1044 3 жыл бұрын

Wow thats alot. Any tips for a 19 year old trying to buy a first home. Like jobs, financing or what to look for in a house?

@torreyance2468 3 жыл бұрын

@@ayoayo1044 for the price of a house in the city you can build 1 in the country how ever you like it and a bigger lot.😉. the commute is the downside. keep it 40 minutes to 1hr tops. dont go above 2 acres XD(you can get cheap lot in 2 acres. avoid gates communities lots. those theyll sell you the lot cheap but youll pay HOA fees long term) unless you like mowing grass and paying taxes and keep the house reasonable in size. appeal your property tax cause theyll try to tax you alot. compare other houses your size and say they are paying less than you. try to get a $18 job and in 10-15 years you should have your house. that will put you before 40 with a nice house and leave you money for vacations while you save up XD if you have a partner, girlfriend/wife theyll cut your goal time in half (5-10 years) in saving. but if they divorce you theyre getting half 😂 i build mine 45K for the lot and (just the house 110K) with septic and well 40k. for 200k after all set and done. its valued at 300K ~_~ thats why you appeal and say my house is not worth 300k so you dont pay higher taxes

@Hotobu 3 жыл бұрын

What county is that? That's ridiculous. Sounds like you may need to have someone come out and re-evaluate.

@torreyance2468 3 жыл бұрын

@Danny Bowen but you dont have a house on it? or is that with a house? cause i have a 2400 square feet house in a 2.5 acres. ~.~ and the taxes are insane. but yeah when it was the lot by itself the taxes were cheap.

@torreyance2468 3 жыл бұрын

@@Hotobu waller tx

@bweaver760 2 жыл бұрын

I would offer land for boon-docker campers on my property at a very small fee! Max 2 at a time!

@Xnoob545 3 жыл бұрын

HOW BIG IS A FOOTBALL FIELD

@carlblanton1569 6 жыл бұрын

Originally an acre of land is how much land a person with a horse can plow in one day. Great videos

@moblack5883 5 жыл бұрын

talk about a tiring day

@captainchaos184 6 жыл бұрын

I just bought 2.5 acres. Love it

@randyrandolph9709 5 жыл бұрын

The actual size of one acre is 208 × 208 feet

@veniqer Жыл бұрын

That sounds about right. I'm on nearly a hectare, so I was surprised when she said an acre is about the size of a football field.

@maranda3764 6 жыл бұрын

You look Great!! I love Bubby...

@BeckysHomestead 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Bubby is the queen of the yard. ☀️❤️☀️

@tenzackyogi1742 3 жыл бұрын

Mostly I saw lot of sale. But I don't like it with HoA fees, other hidden fees.. anyhow I must search for perfect dream land.

@ZazzieLittle 3 жыл бұрын

How do you start? Where do you start? How do I invest or what do I need to do to own land? Someone teach me how to adult 🥺

@yeshuaisthewaythetruthandt515 6 жыл бұрын

They say that the land is also expensive in the mountains

@AdreamlyfeByMichelle 4 жыл бұрын

But don’t you get lonely ? 💙 I have 14 acres (inherited) in a small lonely town & not sure how I could survive without neighbors. Lol I’m a city girl but really considering the country life. The acres are near Old Williamsburg Va.

@noidontmindtherain2166 3 жыл бұрын

I hate people id rather live alone. Lucky you owning 14 acres ):