12 Best Farm Animals
When you’re creating a farm or already have a farm, what animals do you want on your farm and what do you intend their purpose to be? Do you want animals to work on the farm or for pets? Do you have enough land and are these farm animals allowed?
Whether you’re looking for livestock or companion animals, there are many possibilities: for beginners, low maintenance, self-sufficiency, pets, to raise for profit, or miniature animals for a backyard. Here are the 12 most common, best farm animals.
Animal
- Goats
- Ducks
- Cows
- Chickens
- Rabbits
- Pigs
- Sheep
- Quail
- Honey Bees
- Livestock Guardian Dogs
- Herding Dogs
- Horses
Used For
- Meat, fiber, dairy, pets
- Meat, eggs, weed control
- Meat, dairy
- Meat, eggs, pets
- Meat, fiber, pets
- Meat
- Meat, dairy, fiber, pets
- Meat, eggs
- Honey, beeswax, pollen, royal jelly
- Protection of your herd/livestock
- Herding of your herd/livestock
- Companions, can be ridden & for herding
No matter what animal you want on your farm, remember that they need the love and care just like you would give to your indoor animals such as cats and dogs. Take into consideration all costs including vet visits, feed, medicine, hoof trims, etc…
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