Belted Galloway
Is that a zebra cow? Nope. It's a belted galloway, a heritage breed of cattle that is known for its long hair and quirky white belt that encircles its body. They are raised for their quality marbled beef, but are sometimes milked. They are also sometimes bought just because of their interesting appearance.
Naked-Neck Chickens
Some find them creepy, while others find them cute. Either way, the naked neck is a popular farm animal and is even sometimes kept as a pet. They are friendlier than your average chicken, and are easier to pluck. But in the winter, they need extra protection, probably because they have no feathers to warm their necks! In Transylvania, where they originated, they were called turkens. They are not, however, a mix between a chicken and a turkey.
Myotonic Goats
No, this isn't just your regular billy goat. It's a fainting goat, also known as a myotonic goat. This feeble fuzzball's muscles freeze for about 10 seconds when it panics. Although the fainting is painless, it causes the goat to fall on its side. Young goats are unable to fight the freeze and fall over wherever they are. The older goats, however, learn how to spread their legs, lean against something, or shuffle on their stiff legs.
Zebu Cattle
If you are a farmer in a hot and steamy climate, your farm may not have cows, but you can definitely house some zebu cattle. Zebus are multi-purpose animals for farmers. They provide meat, dairy and can also sire calves from cows of other breeds. These strong, humped creatures live exceptionally long lives, too.
Mangalitza
From afar, they may look like sheep, but if given a closer look, these interesting-looking creatures have snouts! Mangalitzas (also known as sheep-pigs) originated in Austria and Hungary and are worth around $1,600, five times the value of an ordinary pig. They are also popular for their wool and meat.