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The original was posted on /r/offgrid by /u/fd4517_57 on 2024-11-09 19:56:26+00:00.

I posted in here a couple of days ago with a rough idea, but have been doing more research and I’d love y’all’s advice.

Here is my updated plan:

• Aroostook county (and surrounding)
• 10+ acres
• existing structure that is dried in or adding an RV that I can live in while I build the main house (will be 700 sq ft w/ a mono pitched roof)
• wood stove for heating/cooking
• mini split for a/c (better suggestion?)
• down flowing spring for gravity fed water
• 500 sq ft walipini with a raised bed method, 6 feet deep to account for frost line (I’m a vegetarian, so I eventually want to rely on growing all of my food)
• solar and wind for electric
• rainwater catchment in addition to the spring (but also snowmelt harvesting if need be)
• humanure compost toilet method
• 6-8 foot tall fence around the main part of the property where house/greenhouse/hens will be
• hens for eggs, fertilizer and tick management (maybe a few guinea as well)
• two LGDs (male/female - neutered/spayed)

Thoughts or suggestions? I’ve only ever lived in Alabama and tied to the grid, but living off grid has been a lifelong dream. I am worried about predators, though - especially, moose, bear and lynx. Any steps I can take to better protect myself and the house from attacks - particularly when it comes to smells from cooking in the kitchen? Thanks!