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Diary goat farm sit
| Dunedin, Otago
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24th April 2024 - 24th June 2024
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61 days
- 24th April 2024 - 24th June 2024
- 61 days
Description
Kia ora, we are Johanna and Neil, a German – Australian artist couple. When we need house sitters, we’d be looking for people with experience in farm animal care. We have a small herd of 9 Nubian goats, make cheese and love good food and cooking. Part of the whanau are also 2 large dogs, 2 cats and a flock of Orpington chickens. Our 2 ha property North of Dunedin is 10 min drive from the center of town. It has amazing views over the Otago harbour and peninsula, but no public transport. The post & beam farm house is hand-built, has a Rayburn range for heating and cooking, an additional gas stove and large fridge/freezer. Sleeping and study is upstairs under the roof, via a steep staircase. The house is utilitarian, open plan living, and built by hand. This house sit requires an active lifestyle, including feeding out, mucking out and collecting firewood / making fire on a daily basis. The drive and verandah are yet to be finished, along with other bits and pieces in and around the house. There is plenty of room to park a campervan/caravan on site, and always plenty of good food in the fridge and freezer, including home-made cheeses; fresh potatoes and artichokes; and fresh eggs.
Pets
- Anatolian Shepherd dog
- Aldo(us)
- 2+ Years Old
- Anatolian Shepherd dog
- Hola
- 10+ Years Old
- BurmeseX cat
- Greyson
- 6+ Years Old
- BurmeseX cat
- Lucky
- 6+ Years Old
Information
Property Features & Location Features
- Cinema/Theatre nearby
- Dishwasher
- Free Internet
- Heating
- Long Term House Sitting (4 weeks +)
- Parks nearby
- Pubs/Bars nearby
- Restaurants/Cafes nearby
- Room for caravan
- Rural Location
- Shopping Centre nearby
- Smoking Allowed
- Street Parking
- Supermarket nearby
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Pet/Garden Care
- Cat Care
- Dog Care
- Farm Animal Care
- Poultry Care
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