Patricia Lager

So very happy to find this thread!! I am a vegan and I am a permie newbie!! I have 2.5 acres of land with a barn. I also share my space with 6 carnivores (4 dogs and 2 cats). Looking to add pigs, chickens, and maybe goats or donkeys. I have a lot to learn. I am vegan for my health and for ethical reasons. I absolutely love animals and enjot my time connecting to animals and the earth. So glad to be a part of this group!! I am sure I will have lots of questions!!

I am actually thinking about doing this? I am a vegan and would like to rescue a few critters to help graze. I would love to find places that I could contact to rescue animals from being slaughtered or killed.
-Patty

I live on 2.3 acres with a barn (in need of much rehab). I have .75 acres closed off for my 4 dogs. I would like to add some farm animals to my barn (for pets and getting rid of weeds). I would also like chickens for eggs. I love pigs (thinking about adopting a few pot-bellied pigs form the local humane society). I would also like to adopt some grazing animals. Which critters (and how many) would work best with 2 or 3 pigs? I am leaning towards donkeys, sheep, or goats. I probably have 1.3 acres of land for these critters, and I would be able to rehab my barn to house them.

Also, would my barn need to be heated in the winter? I live in Central Illinois.

Thanks!!!

-Patty