Which Livestock Will Suit You?

Taking on any livestock needs careful consideration. In a previous post I said that pigs are an excellent way of starting out and will help to clear land before planting - I still stand by that but advise anyone thinking about livestock to firstly read up, research what's available in your area and then think some more before taking the leap.

Chickens, geese, ducks, turkeys and other poultry all have different needs, some can't be housed together and others will tolerate different types sharing their environment. Pigs, cows, goats and sheep all take a fair amount of time to keep and will need more attention over winter months as the weather worsens and there is a possibility that they can't go out grazing, supplementary feeding becomes necessary and usually has to be bought over the summer months and stored.