Work-From-Home Job Spotlight: Animal Breeder

Every Thursday, I highlight a work-from-home job or business.

Position: Animal breeder

Education: Formal education is not necessary but a bachelor’s or associate’s degree in animal husbandry or agriculture might prove useful. If working for a laboratory, specific training courses might be required. Knowledge of basic veterinary services might be helpful.

Skills: The ability to work well with the animal and breed of choice. The room to house, feed and exercise the animals.

Job outlook: Depends on the animal and breed. Check with state or national associations of the animal and breed for more details.

Possible employers: Local breeders, laboratories and farms.

Preparation: You will need to be able to select and breed animals according to their genealogy, characteristics and offspring. You may need a knowledge of artificial insemination techniques and equipment use. You will have to keep records on heats, birth intervals or pedigree.

Get your foot in the door: Consider working briefly for another breeder similar to what you will be raising. Join state or national breed associations, which can provide training and other vital information for successfully breeding. Start small and build your breeding business slowly so that you can learn on the job.

Until next time,
 
Sarah