We've really been experimenting with pasture crops to see just what will "live of the land". Goats can live on just hay. In most countries, goats are fed little more than hay or wild fodder....
Category: Animals and Livestock
Goats are probably the hardiest and most adaptable livestock out there. If you want a very hands off-animal, goats may be for you. Most pastures will support 5 large breed adults or 10 young goats...
You don't need a lot of land to have a functional and profitable farm. Whether you're thinking 1 acre, 10 acres, or maybe a bit more, there's a plan that will fit your goals. Identify a farming...
These are the considerations I made about keeping animals in my woods. Pigs, goats, cows, and rabbits do well in wooded areas. Pigs and rabbits require shade and benefit from the cover of trees....
Rabbits are the cheapest animals to raise for meat using standard methods, after the initial purchase price. Chickens and pigs are the cheapest animals to raise for meat if you are buying all the...
I don't have the space or money for inefficient animals. Practicality has to come first. The most efficient animal for meat are rabbits, pigs, and chickens. They are easy to care for, have great...