This is a perfect read for all of you who wish to know what exactly they are eating on a daily basis. Insider Monkey’s article on 8 best, cheapest animals to raise for meat and self-sufficiency will make sure you have great quality meat for you and your family.

Nowadays animal farming is becoming more and more popular.  The awareness about our food and desire to know the exact route of our food from the farm to our table is ever increasing. The organic vs. GMO  battle is still continuing. While some praise the food production, others are worried about the conditions in which animals live before they are slaughtered. Best farm animals to raise to make a profit is not the topic of this research since it mostly focuses on animals which require minimum space, and not necessarily the greatest revenue (though the list can be quite helpful with it, too). Another burning question would be what farm animals are being fed with. Consumers wish to know what the animal was eating on a daily basis. It’s an easy question to answer if you’re the one feeding them.

This article is a must read for all meat eaters out there. If you’ve got some extra space in your backyard, you can keep a species, or two! It all depends on your preferences. The listed animals provide different types of meat, so everybody will be satisfied. The main criterion by which animals were selected was the average harvest time. Basically, the sooner, the better. The sooner an animal is mature for the harvest, the better. In that way, you’ll definitely be completely self-sufficient, without any need to purchase meat from a supermarket.

To conclude, giving farming some serious thought is definitely worth your time. Check out 8 best, cheapest animals to raise for meat and self-sufficiency!

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