Urban homesteading, backyard farming — call it what you will, the movement for self sufficiency and sustainable living is booming. In Eugene neighborhoods from the South Hills to the Whiteaker it ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Many will agree there can be no greater joy than raising and nurturing animals. Whether they live inside ...

NEW YORK (AP) — They’re adorable. They require less food and space. And without much coaxing, they might help cut the grass. Americans are showing more interest in owning miniature cows, goats, ...

Among the unique hobby farm animals, pygmy goats are a friendly breed that makes an excellent pet for a constant supply of fresh milk. These diminutive goats, often considered a popular breed, offer a ...

Scientific name & origin: Capra aegagrus hircus, originally the Cameroon (West African) dwarf goat, brought to Europe and the US mid-20th century and recognized as a West Africa derived African dairy ...

When you drive down the old dirt lane that leads to Rosasharn Farm in Rehoboth, you can almost hear the beautiful voice of Julie Andrews singing “The Lonely Goatherd,” a lively tune made famous in the ...

NEW YORK (AP) — They’re adorable. They require less food and space. And without much coaxing, they might help cut the grass. Americans are showing more interest in owning miniature cows, goats, ...

LYNNWOOD — The Lynnwood City Council has approved an ordinance that allows residents to own as many as three miniature goats. Breeds include pygmy, Nigerian dwarf and pygora. The ordinance, passed ...

When Cassandra Lambert wraps up her workday managing an auto-parts store in Laramie, Wyoming, the 49-year-old is eager to get back home and walk her two pets. Not dogs, though; Lambert is the proud ...

NEW YORK — They’re adorable. They require less food and space. And without much coaxing, they might help cut the grass. Americans are showing more interest in owning miniature cows, goats, donkeys and ...