Money is great until you cant find what you want to buy.
That leads us back to the principle of being able to raise your own.
If you’re free to also have a rooster, that means you have a self-perpetuating meat source.
Theyresimple and quick to processas well.
In addition, their milk can be used in a wide variety of soaps, lotions and more.
Goats are herd animals, so youll need at least two.
Thankfully, they come in all sizes, and if a 200-lb.
Like goats, there are all different breeds and price ranges available.
Theyre friendly, easy to handle, and smaller than your average hog at only 100 to 200 lbs.
as opposed to twice that for a regular sized animal which admittedly means less meat than the full size.
Kunekune meat, however, is premium quality.
Kunekunes also graze like cows and goats, which means lower feed costs.
Understand your own situation, what you could reasonably raise based on your available land.
Study the animal you choose to raise; decide on the right species for your family.
Start small, but get the best quality animals it’s possible for you to on your budget.
Youll need good genetics, and a plan for how youll breed, raise and process them.
Raising your own meat is one of the most rewarding things you’re free to pursue.
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StoreyGuides to Raising Animals
