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Common US Livestock Animals |
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Land owners should choose livestock that fits their needs and their property limitations. Each breed requires specific shelter, food sources, and space to roam. We do not include exotic animals in our list.
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Livestock Animal
| Primary Livestock Use
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| Life Span
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Alpaca  | Specialty Wool, Grazing | Hay, Grass | 15-20 Yrs | About, Wool |
| Bison | Meat, Wool Fiber, Grazing | Hay, Grass | 30 Yrs | About |
| Cattle | Milk, Meat, Grazing | Hay, Grass | 22 Yrs |
| Chicken | Eggs, Meat | Seeds, Grubs | 15 Yrs | Breeds |
| Donkey | Work Animal, Grazing | Hay, Grass | 45 Yrs |
| Duck | Eggs, Meat | Fish, Grubs | 7-10 yrs | Ducks |
| Geese | Eggs, Meat | Grass | |
| Goat | Goat Milk, Meat, Wool, Grazing | Variety | 15 Yrs | Breeds |
| Horse | Work Animal, Recreation, Grazing | Hay, Grass | 40 Yrs |
| Llama | Specialty Wool, Grazing | Hay, Grass | 25 Yrs |
| Mule | Work Animal, Grazing | Hay, Grass | 45 Yrs |
| Pig | Meat | Variety | 25 Yrs |
| Rabbit | Meat, Angora Fiber, Pet | Grass, Veggies | 9 Yrs |
About Angoras |
| Sheep | Meat, Wool fiber, Grazing | Hay, Grass | 15 Yrs | |
| Turkey | Meat | Seeds | 12 Yrs |
| Yak | Work Animal, Meat, Grazing | Hay, Grass | 20 Yrs |
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