Chickens.....Cows.....Goats.....Pigs.....Rabbits.....Sheep

 

I love animals, and I am so excited to have them on our land with us. Trying to decide which ones to get first. I know it wouldn't be smart to jump in and get all of them at once.

We have had chickens for many years.  We had a pet pig for about 3 years. We have had a goat for a year. This was all over 3 years ago. Currently we only have dogs.

As I research breeds, and look for advice on the this subject. This is what I have come across:

 

"Why Raise Chickens In Your Backyard? The Many Reasons & Benefits Hens will produce eggs that are fresh and nutritious, not to mention great tasting. Backyard eggs are also much healthier than their store bought counterparts. Backyard eggs contain: 1/3 the Cholesterol of store bought eggs 2/3 more vitamin A 1/4 less saturated fat 2 times the amount of Omega 3 fatty acids 3 times the amount of Vitamin E 7 times more Beta Carotene"

 

 

Pros and Cons COWS & GOATS

http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2010/11/goat-101-cow-vs-goat.html

 

http://104homestead.com/buying-nigerian-dwarf/

 

General

 

http://www.offthegridnews.com/how-to-2/6-livestock-you-can-raise-on-just-14-an-acre/

http://www.livinggreenandfrugally.com/top-5-livestock-to-keep-at-your-home-and-why/

 

 

Rabbits

 

http://theelliotthomestead.com/2015/05/raising-rabbits-for-meat/?utm_source=Homestead+Newsletter&utm_campaign=aa26125fc9-MayWeekOne&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_88cb99fbd5-aa26125fc9-66098673

 

 

I would like to eventually have all these animals. I will be smart and start with one at a time. I have already raised chickens for many years, and so I will start with them. Since I am familiar with chickens, I would like to start another animal shortly after. Goats?? or Sheep ??