Livestock / poultry

For thousands of years, livestock and poultry have been raised to plow the fields, shed wool, provide meat and fresh milk and eggs. Chickens, goats, pigs and cattle may not be appropriate for many of today's households, but in many places worldwide, livestock and poultry are essential members of every home. While in modern times the animal industry has come to be dominated by huge commercial operations which raise highly productive, specialized breeds, the growing popularity of genetically diverse heritage and rare livestock and poultry breeds is an exciting new development.

For the small or hobby farm, or even suburban home, livestock and poultry may be raised and bred to sustain purebred lines or become show champions, or they may simply be kept as companion animals which can also produce food or fiber.

(Note: Except for some of the miniature breeds, livestock and poultry typically are not kept as "pets".  This is why you will find the review forms ask for your input on items such as: growth rate; efficiency under minimal or intensive management; weather tolerance; health / vigor etc..calving ease etc.)

Cattle

Chickens

Ducks

Geese

Goats

Pigs

Sheep

Turkeys

Other Livestock / Hoofed Animals

Gamebirds / Ornamental Birds