The Welsh Black, a hardy, efficient beef producer, can hold its own against many other more popular beef cattle.
Yaks, exotic? Think again. Their small size, fabulous pelts and easy-working nature make them a great choice for a small farmer.
Zebu cattle include Brahman and the Miniature Zebu. If you live in a warm climate, Zebu make great sires, as well as beef and milk producers.
Tunis sheep excel as extremely feed-efficient, productive meat animals capable of thriving on poorer pastures and in hot, dry conditions. According to the National Tunis Sheep Registry website, Tunis lambs require less feed than larger sheep breeds to reach the same market weight within similar time frames.
Llamas are a versatile animal. Widely used as guardian animals and fleece producers, llamas may also be used as show animals, pack and cart animals, animal-assisted therapy workers and as pets.
Huacaya (pronounced wah-KI-ya) are a type of alpaca with short, dense, crimpy fiber.
Suri alpacas have fiber that is silky and resembles pencil-like locks.
Known as a multipurpose breed, Gloucestershire Old Spots are a large, pink-skinned pig with irregular black spots. Extremely rare in both the United States and United Kingdom, they're considered a critically endangered breed.
The Guinea Hog has come to be known as a unique, American breed. The small, hairy hog has friendly disposition, popular with petting zoos--and their finely flavored meat, fattier than most breeds, is well liked.
A vigorous, attractive breed, Hampshires sport a white belt—and may be one of the oldest swine breeds.
Great for showing or producing meat, Herefords are a red hog with white feet, faces and sometimes bellies.
The KuneKune pig is a producer of sweet, succulent meat. It is an intelligent and charming breed that makes an excellent addition to any pig lover’s menagerie.
