The Animals That Guarded the Yard: Caribbean Livestock Myths, Magic & Methods

In the Caribbean, animals were never just livestock — they were messengers, protectors, and spiritual barometers. Goats were raised not just for meat, but for ritual. Roosters didn’t just crow — they warned of death. Ground doves were never caged, only honored. This cinematic Farm Fresh Homestead episode explores the deeply rooted ancestral knowledge behind how Caribbean people raised their animals — with no antibiotics, no plastic fencing, and no waste. Why did elders believe certain animals couldn’t be mixed? What signs did dogs give before death entered a home? And what taboos kept people from ever raising parrots or rabbits? This isn’t just animal husbandry — it’s cultural survival. Would you know what the yard is trying to tell you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.