![]() Global estimates show that goat accounts for 65% of all red meat consumed, so you might not be surprised to hear that raising goats for meat can fetch you a pretty penny. Once rare in the United States, goats are becoming more popular as profitable farm animals. Their manure is another popular product that can be sold to gardeners, as are their feathers. Some meat chickens can fetch a price between $3.00 and $6.00 per pound.Īnd that’s not all that can be generated from raising chickens. Certain breeds of chickens only need two months to grow before they’re ready to be harvested. That’s not to mention chicken meat… Chicken meat is a popular product that can produce an eligible income. Fresh eggs often sell for up to $5.00 per dozen! Eggs are constantly in demand, both for commercial food production, as well as in individual households.įree-range, organic local eggs are incredibly popular and can fetch premium prices. The constant egg production of chickens will ensure that you always have cash coming in. There’s no need for buying too many specialized foods, as chickens will eat kitchen scraps, weeds, and any bugs they happen to find. This will help you maximize your income, as not all chickens are super productive. Just four square feet per hen in a chicken coop is all you need, with a bit more space outside including shelter for them to graze, and a spot for them to lay their eggs.ĭo some research before you invest in chickens so that you can find the ideal breed. ![]() They’re relatively easy to care for and require minimal space. ![]() ChickensĬhickens are some of the most popular animals you can raise and breed for profit since they’re multipurpose… This is a great bonus when you consider that it can help pay for feed and housing. This could earn you up to $200 per month. When a bull is done with that “job”, there’s another income source you can explore – you can rent him out to other herbs to fulfill the same task. To have an effective cattle-rearing operation, you’ll need a bull. This, of course, takes longer to get them to sell, however, you can sell meat from anywhere between $5 to $6 a pound or more. Customers expect animals to be raised naturally and fed grass instead of grain. When raising cows, food quality and animal conditions are important. Calves also sell, but you’ll find a better return on investment by raising animals to maturity. Steers can also be raised for meat to sell. Milk, on its own, can be sold for about $8.00 per gallon directly, or to a store through a cooperative. Milk can be sold or used to produce other value-added products like crema, butter, yogurt, and cheese. In return, cattle can provide you with several products… ![]() Shade for hot summer days, while they’re out on pasture, is also essential. Plan on two acres for a pair of cows or one acre for a single grazing cow.Ĭows also need a water source and a barn for the winter with hay to keep them fed when snow is on the ground. ![]() The cattle market in the United States is massive at the moment, as in other countries… and for good reason.īeef cattle, or cattle you raise specifically for meat harvesting is the most popular livestock you can raise for profit.Īlthough cattle require slightly more land than chickens, they require little input. ![]()
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