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 ...

This cover image released by St. Martin's Press shows "Funny Farm: My Unexpected Life with 600 Rescue Animals" by Laurie Zaleski. (St. Martin's Press via AP) “Funny Farm: My Unexpected Life with 600 ...

From playful goats to gentle pigs, the best farm animals to have as pets bring charm, personality, and a little country magic ...

An animal sanctuary in Kuna, Idaho is looking for volunteers to snuggle, groom, and feed rescued farm animals to show them love. Dominifarm Animal Sanctuary is a nonprofit organization that rescues ...

Scientists found nanoplastics entering farm animal cells, raising new concerns for food safety and animal health.

Farm animals are often associated with open fields and rural life, but many of them also make surprisingly affectionate, intelligent, and fun companions. While they're not your typical house pets, ...

Doubling your cattle herd takes significant time and investment … unless you’re 11 years old with one heifer to your name. Our daughter Anika recently doubled her herd when her heifer, Polly, her ...

Scientists in the Netherlands studying the spread of plastic waste have turned their eye to meat and dairy products, and discovered high rates of contamination in farm animals. The findings shed new ...

The homesteading pros at Gold Shaw Farm reveal surprising friendships between different farm animals.

Abnormal behaviour has been related to differences in cognitive function and reduced animal welfare. However, these associations are understudied, and little is known about how various forms of ...

'œFunny Farm: My Unexpected Life with 600 Rescue Animals'ť by Laurie Zaleski (St. Martin's Press) As its title promises, Laurie Zaleski's memoir about how she came to found and run a large animal ...