Lux Et Veritas Academy Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 I wish we lived on a farm! I wish we had some farm animals. I don't want anything in the house not even a dog or cat basically to protect our musical inst. I know crazy but if a dog chewed up our harp- I would scream and cry! So what are a couple of animals we could have outdoors and how would we start this adventure? Would you start with chickens or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katemary63 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 (edited) Ducks are my favorite. They are fun animals to have. Chickens are good too. We have goats, sheep, cattle, a hog, ducks, chickens and rabbits, pretty much everything. Rabbits are easy to raise for meat and taste delicious. Are you wanting to raise your own food? We have been through a lot of trial and error. Feel free to ask questions about specific species. Lisa Edited June 20, 2009 by katemary63 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 I would start with goats! Get them as small babies! . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 I would ask around in your area. Find someone you can visit who owns/raises the animal you are interested in - go visit them. Ask about the pros and cons! Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohsmom23 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 What type of area do you live in? How much land do you have? Is cost a factor? My recommendations will depend on that information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 I've got some Nigerian Dwarf goats for sale on our website. They are great with kids, and very hardy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdogs29906 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 My vote goes to the chickens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaichiki Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 (edited) Anne's got the idea: visit someone near you who has the animals you're considering. There's a lot more involved with mammals than with poultry. Chickens are easy. They practically take care of themselves -- just make sure they have a safe place to roost at night, clean water, and some layer pellets for the hens. They give you delicious eggs and, if you can let them free-range, a lot of entertainment. We love our chickens! We have a cello over here (and a piano and a viola which isn't ever on the ground anyway) and our indoor dog never touches it. I don't think house dogs in general are a problem -- you just want to make sure you don't get a chewer (no puppies for sure). -Kate We have/have had ducks, chickens, guinea fowl, turkeys, peafowl, dairy goats, angora rabbits, and alpacas! Edited June 20, 2009 by zaichiki How COULD I have forgotten the ducks?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 We tend to like ponies and we have chickens... Over the years we have had pigs and steers. Our neighbors have goats, sheep and alpacas. Ponies are the most fun, but don't exactly provide food... just fun and fertilizer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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