You might have noticed that the urban chicken business has exploded this past decade. Many people raise chickens for fresh meat and eggs. But did you know there is an expanding market of people looking for pet chickens? You might be thinking this is impossible. They are large birds, after all. But a part of…
The world of backyard poultry has boomed in the last ten years. Many people are learning that these “farm” animals have a lot more to offer than just meat and eggs. There are even famous Instagram ducks that have thousands of followers. But do ducks make good pets? How does this work? The best way…
There is no denying that ducklings are the cutest little balls of fluff around come springtime, but they are also some of the messiest little critters! No matter how cute they are, you will be more than ready to move them outside when the time comes. However, you want to be careful to ensure that…
When most people think of farm animals, they think of the purpose and uses behind them. No one would think to get a farm animal as a pet. But there has been a rise in suburban Americans getting farm animals as pets. One of the most popular being the miniature donkey. But do miniature donkeys…
If you want to start a small homestead, you might have thought about getting goats. Do they make useful additions to your home, and what would it be like? You might even ask yourself, Do goats make good pets? After all, farm animals can make fantastic pets as well as perform tasks for you. Let’s answer a…
Highland cows are a distinctive cattle breed with their unique long reddish hair. They are even cuter as calves and look like they can make wonderful family pets. Highland cows make good pets depending on how you weigh their pros and cons. Some pros include their excellent temperament, trainability, and their other benefits like providing…
Adorable photos of Pygmy goats running around people’s homes continuously circulate the Internet (as a self-proclaimed goat lover, I’ve seen them all!). They’re irresistible, especially when they’re wearing pajamas. It makes you wonder: can these adorable little animals live inside? Goats can live inside, but it’s NOT recommended. If you want to keep a goat…