For small farms, working animals can reduce costs, especially oxen, donkeys, and mules. They don't eat much, are less prone to disease, and are less likely to have "mechanical failures." . . For those who need to work in mountainous areas where mechanical transportation is inconvenient, pack animals are still a great boon. The U.S. military also had to rely on donkeys and mules for supplies when fighting in the mountains of Afghanistan, while Chinese border guards in the Himala Mountains were full of affection for yaks, because machinery did not work in these places. These animals make great companions for backcountry hikers.
For small farms, working animals can reduce costs, especially oxen, donkeys, and mules. They don't eat much, are less prone to disease, and are less likely to have "mechanical failures." . .
For those who need to work in mountainous areas where mechanical transportation is inconvenient, pack animals are still a great boon.
The U.S. military also had to rely on donkeys and mules for supplies when fighting in the mountains of Afghanistan, while Chinese border guards in the Himala Mountains were full of affection for yaks, because machinery did not work in these places.
These animals make great companions for backcountry hikers.