Choosing the Best Farm Livestock Animals to Raise  The first
thing a would-be small-scale meat producer has to decide on the
best farm livestock animals to raise, includes information on
rabbits, chickens, sheep, goats, pigs, buying animals and a
comparison chart. November/December 1982 I should say a few
words about regulations . . . namely, be sure to check local
restrictions and laws regarding the types and number of animals
that may be kept before you build any pens, butches, coops, or
sties.   Raising small livestock means making a good choice on
the best farm livestock animals to raise on your homestead. (See
the backyard livestock comparison chart in the image gallery.)
Raising small livestock—from babes to butchering age—is no more
difficult than cultivating a garden . . . and many types can be
reared even in areas as limited as a large back yard or urban
lot. However, choosing the animals that'll best suit your needs
is crucial to small-space meat production.  And, although
economy is obviously impo