Poultry and Livestock

Backyard farm animals

Free ranging bantam roosters

Chickens are now permitted to live in many urban areas, require little room and are fun to raise.
In some areas, hens and chicks are allowed, but not roosters. You may also be required to have a permanent, fixed house (coop) for them. Be sure check with your neighborhood association and look into local laws to determine what's permissible in your area.
More details are available in the website's chicken area.

Guinea fowl

Often round free ranging on farms these beautiful birds are used to control pests and warn of danger.
Guineas have even been known to kill snakes and rats, helping keep these predators at bay and minimizing consumption of your free ranging chicken's eggs.
Smaller and quieter than peacocks, guineas make an attractive choice. Learn more in the guinea section.

Goat kids at play

Goat's milk is popular a alternative to cow's milk. Goat's milk is higher in protein and minerals, but lower in lactose.
Many people who struggle with lactose intolerance are able to digest goat's milk with no problem.
Goat's required very little space compared to larger animals such as cattle. They happily live on uneven ground, enjoy browsing on brush, forest or grass lands and on rocky terrain as well as soil.
Because of goats' smaller size, they are much less intimidating, easier to handle and to milk than cows.
Goat's produce more milk than sheep and offer a high rate of return relative to the amount the feed they consume.
Learn more about the advantages of goat's milk and cheeses at the goat portal here.