Farm Animals

There is nothing that says “farm” as sweetly as a colorful flock chickens happily roaming across an open range. It is a beautiful sight. Country just wouldn’t be country without them. People...

If you want fresh eggs, fresh poultry, garden pest eliminators and a great supply of fertilizer, look into buying baby chicks. Chickens also make great pets, and their upkeep is relatively...

The emu, closely related to the ostrich, is a large, flightless bird originating from Australia. While meat and fresh eggs are obvious products of emu farming, many farmers are now raising them...

Raising hogs can be a profitable venture if you have the available resources, and it can also provide you and your family with enough pork to last you all year. Hogs are less expensive to feed and...

Breeding and raising goats for meat can be a profitable livestock venture that requires simple facilities and reasonable management.

Goats need a shelter which provides protection from sun, wind, rain and snow. It needs to be large enough to move around inside, yet small enough to keep warm with the animal's own body heat. It...

All animals have an instinct to find shelter in inclement weather and goats are no exception. They don't require an elaborate setup, unless you want to build one. Something to keep them dry and...

All animals have an instinct to find shelter in inclement weather and goats are no exception. They don't require an elaborate setup, unless you want to build one. Something to keep them dry and...

Pygmy goats can make for fun, interesting and entertaining pets. The following guide will highlight the basics of pygmy goat care.

Pygmy goats are not only cute and cuddly, but they also provide many valuable services. For example, they keep the vegetation on your property cut, they produce natural fertilizers that you can...

Goats are blessed with many beautiful aspects, one being the simplicity of their care. Goats don’t require daily walks, and you don’t have to clean their litter box. The only thing...

Not so terribly long ago, most people raised their own food. Whether they lived on the farm or in a city, most at least had a garden. If they had the space, often they would raise a pig for...

Fainting goats have a condition known as myotonia congenita that causes their muscles to contract in times of high stress. It can cause them to stiffen or fall over. Despite this condition,...

Most livestock can usually handle rainy, windy or cold temperatures. But if you live in a climate where snow falls and temperatures plummet in the winter, you need to provide your animals...

If you want to raise farm animals but are not quite sure what to start with, try raising miniature cattle. They require less room than standard cattle and don't require special equipment or...

Fainting goats have good natures, which contributes to their popularity. They are fairly easy to care for, and they don't jump and climb like other breeds. These goats periodically "faint" due to...

Goats are cute, curious animals, and they make interesting outdoor pets and companions. From mowing your lawn to accompanying you on hikes, you'll find goats are enjoyable and challenging...

Providing a comfortable environment for your emus is essential to properly raising and breeding them. In addition to building a pen that allows your emus to run and exercise, you must build a...

A goat farm is a daily business—you won't get holidays or weekends off. But you will get the opportunity to be outdoors and enjoy working with animals. If you're prepared to put in the hard work,...

Compared to other animals sheep are relatively easy to raise if you choose the right breed. You will still have to devote some time each day to tend your sheep. However, that small amount of time...

If you want to own a donkey, you are going to need a pen to house the animal. Your pen should include a fence strong enough to contain the donkey and to keep out predators. You'll also want a barn...

Good herd management will provide years of companionship, dairy products, and meat. Goats make good pets and show animals for smaller children.