Try a dairy goat like a small Alpine. We had a Nubian goat we named Isabella ten years ago. She milked for us more than a gallon a day. They are a dry manure animal, eat your brushy overgrown vegitation, and are very personable. The milk is very good and is even richer than cows milk. They love people, and make a good member of the family.
I second that! I love my goats! They are an absolute hoot. We made a pyramid shaped pile of old concrete culverts and the goats play king of the hill and climb all over them. I'm planning more climbing features in their pen/pasture.
What is the life span of a goat? Would my dogs tolerate her? They tolerate our cat; but the cat has been around as long as they have and is a MEAN slasher if the dogs get too aggravating (she’s Persian & Siamese, a hunter). - I’m afraid I’d get really tired of having to milk the goat every day; and that’s just selfish I know, but I have fatigue issues. - I’d also like a few chickens for the eggs, but again, the dogs . . .