Exotic Animals
Seventeen years ago, Dave and Virginia Burkart made a big switch. After having spent their entire married lives in downtown Green Bay, Wisconsin, the couple began to contemplate moving to the country. Neither had grown up with a rural background, so it was only after a great deal of consideration that they chose to move the 20 miles out of the big city and settle into their 80-acre farm near Little Suamico.
What would look better on your front lawn than a pair of peafowl? Just be ready for a long-term commitment.
Shearing alpacas is essential to the well being of the animals, and for generating income from sales of the raw fiber. The process can be quite an event if there are thirty or more alpacas in need of a "hair cut." Ranch owners Jan and Richard O'Neill bring in a traveling alpaca shearing team, and family and ?investors? are invited to help.
Ostriches may not be the brightest animals on the acreage, but for some farmers, the birds have turned out to be worthwhile additions.
Llamas are the focus of this unique ranch that brings a touch of the West to the edge of the Twin Cities.
In today's radio program, you'll hear how understanding the psychology of bison -- and investing in sturdy fences -- can make raising buffalo easier.
Emus have a face only their mother could love, with big beaks and piercing eyes. But some people see raising the flightless birds as a real marketing opportunity.
Fish expert Robyn Rhudy raises koi and goldfish and says the major differences between the two are size and cost.
Game fowl have a long, interesting history. Many breeds go back thousands of years and although ancient, some of the breed strains are still pure.
Chickens, geese, ducks and even guineas probably come to mind when you think about raising poultry on an acreage. Pheasants -- although most commonly thought of as wild game birds -- are another option.
Even though koi are very hardy, they won't survive the winter outside without the proper care.
Penny Strine s acreage near Hayesville, Ohio, is alive with butterflies. Since 1999 Penny, known locally as The Butterfly Lady, has supplied her homegrown monarchs to mark special occasions in the community.
If you're having problems keeping dogs and coyotes away from your sheep, a guard llama may be the perfect solution.
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