LANSING, MI — Miniature goats make great pets and good milk, according to testimony Wednesday before a Michigan House panel, which is considering legislation that would allow counties to license the ...

An Australian farmer has revealed the very unlikely pet trend sweeping the country - and says breeders are struggling to keep up with the unforeseen demand of a once little-known farm animal.

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 other ...

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 ...

Nathan and Rachel Bergen addressed the Raytown Board of Aldermen at the April 19 meeting during public comments. The couple wants to raise miniature goats on their property. The Bergens moved to ...

Everyone loves a pygmy goat. Thanks to their smaller and cuter size, they’re (arguably) an improvement on the already-adorable goat. You can only imagine, then, how humanity feels about baby pygmy ...

Miniature cows, goats and donkeys and other mini animals are seeing a surge in popularity, according to animal breeders. Sales of small farm animals have grown since the COVID-19 pandemic, breeders ...

Residents of the town of Signal Mountain with lot sizes of at least 2 acres can now keep miniature goats on their property. Town council members voted unanimously April 22 to pass the ordinance, which ...

Dwarf goats will join chickens, bees and turkeys as animals Arvada residents can keep in their backyards after a 7-0 vote during Monday night’s City Council meeting. For companionship reasons, ...