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Animals Livestock such as goats, pigs and rabbits can be great companions for your urban ag system, but they require more care and consideration compared to plants. Ensuring the security, health and happiness of the animals is of the utmost importance. Diseases can be spread from animals to humans therefore proper sanitary practices are essential. Cornell University-Urban Livestock This website gives links and suggestions for general resources about raising urban livestock. http://nebeginningfarmers.org/2013/02/04/29-urban-livestock/ City Girl Farming-Urban Goats A website with basic information about raising goats in the city. http://www.citygirlfarming.com/Goats/RaisingGoats.html Urban Farmer-Feeding Goats This article discusses the eating habits of goats. http://www.urbanfarmonline.com/urban-livestock/goats/feeding-goats.aspx Keeping Pigs in the City: An Urban Farming Guide A website with basic information about raising pigs in the city. http://cartedujourfarms.hubpages.com/hub/Keeping-Pigs-in-the-City-AnUrban-Farming-Guide City Girl Farming-Raise Rabbit A website with basic information about raising rabbits. http://www.citygirlfarming.com/Rabbits/RaisingRabbits.html