Start Raising Your Own Livestock for Meat, Milk and Eggs

If you live in the country, in a rural area, if you own your land and if resources allow, raising livestock can be one of the most important steps you can take toward food independence.

It's best to start small, with a few, small animals, so that you can improve your knowledge as time passes. 

• Chickens are the easiest livestock you can raise. They’re easy to care for, require little space and give you fresh eggs almost daily. They can also give you meat, to eat 

• Goats provide milk, meat and even companionship

• Rabbits are quiet, breed quickly and yield lean meat

The best small animals to start raising on your homestead

Large Animals to Raise on Your Homestead

• Larger animals like; 
• Sheep
• Pigs
• Cows offer more meat and utility but also require more land, feed, and care. 

You need to know about;

• proper feeding
• Shelter
• Possible diseases and how to prevent them
• How to properly butcher the livestock or find someone in your area who can teach you. 

Livestock also give you the advantage of a steady food source that doesn’t (always) rely on refrigeration or expiration dates. 

If you are swept into a prolonged crisis, having your own sustainable source of protein can make the difference between merely surviving or being strong and thriving. 

Keep in mind, animals are a real responsibility -- they need to be cared for every day, no matter the weather or situation. 

But if you’re serious about long-term prepping, livestock is a critical investment in your self-reliance.

Think of them as living food storage - and treat them with the respect and care they deserve, because if it weren't for them, you could be in a life or death situation.