6 Livestock You Can Raise On Just 1/4 An AcreChickens. Chickens are easy to raise and easy to keep. … Ducks. Keeping ducks is similar to keeping chickens. … Quail. Quail are much smaller than other fowl and take up less space. … Sheep. Sheep may be the perfect multipurpose animals. … Rabbits. Rabbits are often kept as pets, but they also have benefits for the homestead.