Often described as an "ornamental" sheep, the Jacob sheep can be raised for wool and lean, grass-fed meat.
Barbados Blackbellies are meat breed sheep ideal for low-input, organic, and grass-fed lamb operations.
The long-wool Border Leicester--a favorites among hand spinners--was the sheep featured in the movie "Babe."
Dual-purpose Cheviots produce delicious meat and white wool. They're also known as Border Cheviots because they were originally raised on the border between Scotland and Northumberland in England.
The Clun Forest can be used to produce wool, meat and milk. They're an ideal sheep for grass-fed and organic lamb production.
Sporting a wool-free face, the Coopworth produces large amounts of lustrous wool, as well as meat.
Hailing from New Zealand, the adaptable Corriedale produces wool compared to merino.
If you're a fiber artist or conservator breeder, here is your sheep! The Cotswold is a peerless producer of eight to 12 inch locks of lustrous white or colored fiber in the 33 to 40 micron range; ewes clip about 12 to 15 pounds of fleece.
Young birds may take some time to develop the breed’s classic white face. White-faced Black Spanish chickens tolerate confinement well.
Andalusions are fairly quiet and tolerant of confinement, making them a good backyard chicken.
This medium-sized goat is known for being quiet and gentle.
Nubians are on the large size, so they need more room than smaller breeds. They do well in warm climates and have a longer breeding season than many other goats.
