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 yo...