Farm animals & rare breeds

Animal Corner: Farm Animals

Simple info, including behaviour, use & historical background, on sheep, pigs, cows, goats, ducks, llamas, chickens and horses.

British Alpaca Society

Dedicated to the welfare of alpacas: provides information, support and events and the aptly-named Alpacapedia – full of useful info.

British Beekeepers Association

Promoting the craft of beekeeping and the importance of honey bees in the environment. Informative section about keeping bees in schools.

British Coloured Sheep Breeders Association

Raising the profile of coloured sheep; loads of info about many breeds, their fleeces & use, events & news.

British Goat Society

Sharing info on breeds, care, farming & welfare, etc.

British Lop Pig Society

Represents the interests of owners, breeders and consumers in championing the British Lop Pig, one of the rarest of native pig breeds.

Keeping Chickens: A Beginners Guide

“The definitive beginners guide to keeping our feathered friends.” Everything you need to know, from choosing, housing, feeding and caring for chickens.

Rare Breeds Survival Trust

Working to conserve and protect the UK’s rare native breeds of farm animals from extinction.