Know Your Animals: A Heifer Livestock Primer

By Brooke Edwards

October 3, 2019

Last Updated: November 14, 2011

The López-Durán family of Bolivia with their sheep.
Photo by Christian DeVries

As the holiday season approaches, you might find yourself debating which Heifer gift will be the best for Aunt Franny or the Boss. Well stress no more! Over the next few weeks, I'll dive into the wide spectrum of livestock and other agricultural items we put to use in our projects all over the world. Look forward to learning more about:

Goats
Heifers
Sheep
Llamas
Chicks, ducks and geese
Tree seedlings
Honeybees
Water buffalo
Pigs
Rabbits
Camels