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Nubian

Animals | Breeds | Large Animals | Urban Farm | Urban Farming |
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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.

Nigerian Dwarf

Breeds | Large Animals | Urban Farm | Urban Farming |
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Because of their small size and easy-going personality, they do well on urban farms. Their milk is high in butterfat.

Nankins

Animals | Breeds | Poultry | Urban Farm | Urban Farming |
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Because of their small size and gentle nature, Nankins can have trouble competing with larger fowl for food.

Javas

Animals | Breeds | Poultry | Urban Farm | Urban Farming |
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The Java does best when allowed to free-range.

Delawares

Animals | Breeds | Poultry | Urban Farm | Urban Farming |
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Standard-sized Delaware chickens may be too large for small urban farms

Hamburg

Breeds | Poultry | Uncategorized | Urban Farm | Urban Farming |
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Hamburgs tend to be active, flighty birds and don’t like to be confined. They fare best in free-ranging flocks.

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