Farm animals for beginners

Free-ranging heritage pig breeds have a lot to offer the homestead smallholder. That, and they are delicious. Pigs are real characters and they can be

Low maintenance farm animals promote sustainable practices and are a wise choice for beginners or those with limited experience in farming.

Yes, homesteading on a one acre farm is possible. Here's a plan for you. Learn which animals to raise, which plant to grow, and structures to build.

Which homestead animals should you start with? Keep reading to discover which animals are the best to start with and why.

A list of the best animals for homesteading that you can read over before finalizing. What housing you need, pasture setup, how you can supplement the cost to raise them.

This guide lists out the best animals for 1 acre homesteads, how much room they need to thrive, where to locate their housing & the benefits to consider before deciding to add them to your homestead.

If you are looking to start a homestead, or you are new to owning farm animals, there are some animals that are best for beginners to raise. Not all animals

Already have a few sheep or just thinking of getting a couple? This Sheep Guide is a must read. It is loaded with links to helpful information about sheep.

Don't have much space for a large farm with large farm animals? Well, I have gathered information on many species of livestock that are smaller than your average breed, or they are just small in general.

14 Duck Breeds telling you their breed characteristics, temperament, amount of eggs laid a year, interesting facts, broodiness, & size.