How should beginners choose livestock? Here are some recommended options from the Farming Group.
- Poultry
Poultry farming is the most common livestock farming method for beginners. Suitable poultry includes chickens, ducks, and geese. Poultry farming does not take up much land, and the birds also consume waste, reducing environmental pollution. Furthermore, poultry products, such as eggs and meat, are highly nutritious and easy to process and sell as feed.
However, beginners should be aware that proper poultry diet and health are crucial. Poultry can easily become diseased and die if not properly cared for. Furthermore, poultry farming requires a strictly controlled environment with appropriate temperature and humidity, and regular manure removal and disinfection.
- Sheep and Goats
Sheep and goats are suitable livestock for beginners. Their wool, mutton, and goat milk are all very valuable products. Compared to poultry, sheep and goats are easier to raise and require less land. Furthermore, sheep and goats are more resilient and can be raised on dry grass, tree bark, and other materials.
However, sheep do require proper management. Sheep, in particular, require a diet richer in grass and legumes than poultry, and a balanced diet with heat production must be maintained. Sheep also require adequate water and a clean environment to prevent disease.
- Rabbits
Rabbits are easier to raise than poultry and large livestock. They don't require a large space and can share a cage with chickens. They are also a suitable farm animal for beginners. Rabbit meat is delicious and nutritious, and even better, it has a significant impact on human health.
However, rabbit care does require some details. For example, regular cleaning of feces and controlling feed and water intake and ambient temperature are essential. Furthermore, rabbit feed is relatively expensive, so beginners need to consider the cost.
