Animals
 

 
 

 
 

Some Information on Animals that is good to have when homesteading or in a survival situation.

 
 
GOATS:
 

Goats give healthy milk and you can use it to make butter, yogurt, cottage cheese, hard cheese and other products like soap and shampoo.  It's good for drinking too.

They are natural lawnmowers and make great pets.

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CHICKENS:
 
Nothing like a natural alarm clock and FRESH eggs for breakfast.

Cleaning the Coup, well that's another story, but all good things have a price to pay.

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SHEEP:
 
Mutton is a good source of protein and if it is cooked right, very tasty.

Wool can be used for blankets and clothing.

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HORSES:
 

Alternative Transportation.
Security Alarm!
Will pull your plow, carts, etc.
Fun Pets.

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DOGS:
 
Man's Best Friend!

Security Alarm!
Herds the goats & sheep and keeps the wolfs at bay.
Will give his life to protect you.
Eats the leftovers.
Good to talk to when no one else will listen to you.

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CATS:
 

The Rat Killers!  If you have a barn, you need a cat.

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