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Best Livestock for Homesteads | Raising Animals for Small Farm Success

You have some land and want to learn about raising livestock. Is it for you? There’s much to learn, including the best animals for larger acreage or more compact farms and backyards.
Livestock
With firsthand experience raising animals, we discuss the importance of choosing the right animals for your space, property, time, and goals. We provide extensive information on miniature cattle, goats, pigs, and other livestock.
Some Factors to Consider
Before bringing animals to your hobby farm, consider:

Shelter – You will need to consider protection from cold or hot weather, rain, and more. Animals also need protection from predators and somewhere safe to sleep.
Feeding – How much do they eat and how often to feed them.
Guarding – This includes information on livestock guardian animals and guardian dogs; fencing; and their overall area to live and roam.
Overall health and wellness

Many homesteaders choose to raise animals for milk or meat. They may want them for a more off-the-grid lifestyle or to earn money. Others keep animals as part of a larger survival or prepping plan.

Whatever your reasons for considering them, learn what you need so you can make an informed decision.

Icelandic sheep

Icelandic Sheep ~ Ideal Provider of Meat, Milk, Wool & More for Your Homestead

October 10, 2024June 5, 2022 by Sara Wambeke
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Known as the oldest purebred sheep in the world, Icelandic sheep are valued across the globe due to their sturdy wool and fibers, dairy products, and delicious meat. If you are wondering whether they are … Read more

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How Long Do Sheep Live

How Long Do Sheep Live and What Affects Sheep Lifespan

October 10, 2024June 1, 2022 by Dawn Head
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Sheep are incredibly cute and productive animals and depending on the breed, can be raised for milk, meat, wool, and more. If you don’t know much about sheep, keep reading to learn how long do … Read more

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lamb vs sheep

Lamb vs Sheep ~ What Is the Difference Between Lamb and Sheep

December 6, 2024May 31, 2022 by Bethany Scott
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Learn all the differences between lamb vs sheep. Sheep were among the first and most successfully domesticated animals across the globe. Human beings have been rearing sheep for thousands of years for their meat production, … Read more

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What to Feed Goats to Gain Weight

What to Feed Goats to Gain Weight

January 22, 2025May 30, 2022 by Sara Wambeke
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Here we explain what to feed goats to gain weight. Goats are not the easiest animals to fatten, which you may realize if you raise them for meat. They are very active and will burn … Read more

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how long do goats live

How Long Do Goats Live ~ Learn Which Breeds Live the Longest

August 14, 2024May 30, 2022 by Bethany Scott
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Whether you are thinking of breeding or just raising goats, or just curious, keep reading to learn how long do goats live. While they have an average lifespan, there are things you can do to … Read more

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When Can Baby Goats Go Outside

When Can Baby Goats Go Outside ?

August 14, 2024May 30, 2022 by Sara Wambeke
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Breeding and raising goats can be both fun and complicated. Like with the young of almost every animal, the first few days of a baby goat’s life are extremely crucial to its survival. So, when … Read more

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How Many Goats Per Acre

How Many Goats Per Acre ~ Raise Goats the Right Way

August 14, 2024May 30, 2022 by Sara Wambeke
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Finding the optimum balance between the size of your goat herd and the available forage is critical for successful grazing management. Regardless of whether your farm is on a continuous or a rotational grazing system, … Read more

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Why Do Goats Headbutt

Why Do Goats Headbutt? Learn the All the Reasons

August 14, 2024May 30, 2022 by Bethany Scott
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Here we explain why do goats headbutt. It may seem barbaric, strange, and dangerous to you, but headbutting is a natural part of goat behavior. The slamming of heads together has several functions, including establishing … Read more

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what is feeder cattle

What is Feeder Cattle and Why Are They Important

August 14, 2024May 27, 2022 by Bethany Scott
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Feeder cattle are a valued product across businesses like farming, fashion, sporting materials, and musical instruments. In this article, we explain what is feeder cattle, why it’s important, what we need it for, how to … Read more

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what is a cattle shed

What Is a Cattle Shed?

October 2, 2024May 25, 2022 by Greg Head
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You’ve probably wondered what a cattle shed is. It provides a separate “loafing” area for cows and helps you control the climate inside the barn. Sheds can protect cows from rain and different diseases by … Read more

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