The Economics of Animal Production of Household Garden

Abstract

This research concerns about the contribution of household garden animal production economics in improving household life conditions. The objective of this research is to investigate the inputs, outputs and processing economics of animal production in households' gardens. Questionnaire used for data collection. The questionnaire included four major parts including the characteristics of household people, the inputs, outputs and processing activities of household animal breeding. The population divided into six strata according to household income. A random sample selected of each stratum. The results showed that the household animal breeding species dependent on garden size. In large gardens, the livestock activities dominated. The income gained of animal activities included a wide range of products for poultry and livestock.