My best advice? Talk to people you know that may know someone with a farm and spend the summer helping out on a real farm. It isn't like anything you can imagine. Seriously.

If you just want to have a few animals like you mentioned, I have no doubt you'd be able to pull it off! But a working farm is a lot of work, heartache and commitment.

I plan on having some chickens, geese, and maybe a fainting goat or two. But that really is the extent. I don't have any interest in actually running a farm LOL, just having the space for some animals I really love.

For something small, you just live in the country. Have a small barn, maybe a chicken coop, and that's what I hope to have.

Horses are a huge commitment, but my aunt in Cali has something like 11, and it was a blast to be there! Again, best to go work with a stable. Get some experience before you invest thousands into some horses on your own property. It's such a rewarding experience to see all of your hardwork pay off and enjoy it!!