Ever dreamed of living on a farm with your own chickens, ducks, or goats? Then having farm animals as pets might be the next best thing! “Farm animals make great companions,” says Matthew Aversa, ...

Getting farm animals sounds like a dream—fresh eggs, homemade cheese, and an Instagram-worthy countryside life. But not every animal is a good match for beginners. Before you start picturing yourself ...

Our guide to farm animal experiences across the UK that make memorable, feel-good Christmas presents for countryside lovers, from baby alpacas to Beatrix Potter's sheep.

NEW YORK (AP) — They’re adorable. They require less food and space. And without much coaxing, they might help cut the grass. Americans are showing more interest in owning miniature cows, goats, ...

Lois Tivey, a retired secretary from Astoria, has loved horses since she was a little girl watching cowboy shows on TV. She got her horse, Elvis, from a vet a decade ago. He has severe nerve damage so ...

Keeping livestock healthy can feel like a delicate balancing act, and winter weather makes that even harder. Cold fronts, ...

When George Orwell published "Animal Farm" 80 years ago, he intended the book - in which barnyard animals rebel against their human overlords to create an egalitarian society, only to slide back into ...

Hog Island Sheep can shed their wool but can be shorn for fiber. Find the best farm animals for beginners among heritage livestock breeds. Pick a pig, get a goat, decide on a donkey, and more. Many ...