Best cows for small farms

If you are buying a homestead, or already have some land and you want to make some profit, raising animals is one of the best options. There are some animal that have more potential to make money than others. So are the best five farm animals to raise to make a profit on your farm, homestead or smallholding.

Are you thinking about adding a cow to your homestead? Read this first! We've had our first cow for a year now and want to share some lessons we've learned.

If you are considering having cattle on your homestead, see our selection of useful cow breeds that have different purposes, to make your perfect pick from.

Mini Highland cows are some of our favorite homestead companions! When most people think of Highland cows, they think of the unkempt (and beastly) creatures often used as tourist attractions or featured in commercials. However,

Don't have much space for a large farm with large farm animals? Well, I have gathered information on many species of livestock that are smaller than your average breed, or they are just small in general.

Besides their adorable appearances, miniature cattle breeds have a huge purpose for people with small farms. These bulls and cows are easier to tend to and safer for the humans who raise them. #miniaturecattlebreeds #cattles #breedinfo #petkeen #pets #smallfarms #adorableanimals

Homesteaders with less space are forced to be very picky and deliberate about what to raise. This is where dual-purpose livestock is needed.

Learn 5 amazing reasons to add miniature herefords to your farm, ranch or backyard homestead! #cattle #homestead #farm

Low maintenance farm animals promote sustainable practices and are a wise choice for beginners or those with limited experience in farming. Check out the top 10 easiest animals to have on your homestead!

Diminutive in size and appetite, these dainty dairy cows make sense for small farms.