Storey's Guide to Raising Miniature Livestock

Whether you want to the make most of a small plot of land or add diversity to a large farm, raising miniature livestock can be a fun and profitable experience. With expert advice on choosing a breed that suits your needs, Sue Weaver shows you how to house, feed, and care for miniature goats, sheep, donkeys, pigs, horses, cattle, and llamas. You'll be inspired by profiles of successful breeders as you learn everything you need to know to keep your miniature livestock healthy and productive. Whatever your interest in minis, this reliable resource guides you through choosing, caring for, training, and breeding mini horses, donkeys, mules, pigs, cattle, sheep, goats, and llamas.

Section 1: Raising Miniature Livestock
1 Before You Begin
2 Which Species?
3 Getting Started: Education, Vets, and Where to Buy
4 Selecting Miniature Livestock
5 Livestock Guardians
6 Facilities and Fences
7 Feeding
8 Health
9 Identification
10 Transportation
11 Breeding
12 Got Milk?
13 The Business End

Section 2: The Species
14 Miniature Cattle
15 Miniature Equines
16 Miniature Goats
17 Miniature Llamas
18 Miniature Pigs
19 Miniature Sheep

Appendix: Emergency Euthanasia
Resources
Glossary
Index
The Super-Size Guide to Miniature Animals

Miniature farm animals have so much more to offer than their adorable appearance. Exhibit pint-size animals at fairs and 4-H events, raise mini sheep for wool or meat, milk little cows and goats, and train tiny horses, donkeys, and mules to pull wagons or work as therapy animals. Whatever your interest in minis, this reliable resource guides you through choosing, caring for, training, and breeding mini horses, donkeys, mules, pigs, cattle, sheep, goats, and llamas.

Why choose miniature animals over full-size?
- Minis thrive on less land.
- Feed and housing costs are significantly lower.
- Handling small animals (hoof trimming, shearing, milking) is easier and safer.
- Minis are profitable! There is a thriving market for the small animals you breed.