Can I use our cow, lamb, goat and pigs we raised as a deduction on taxes?

[Vanessa A]

Probably not. If they were raised for you as pets or for food, then no.  If you had a farm, then you can claim the feed and care as farm expenses. 

 

[alleyhebert]

They are raised as ag/FFA projects. Does that change anything?

[alleyhebert]

In follow up, we are breeding the heifer. 

[MaryK4]

When your child sells their 4-H project, they will have to report the income but it is not subject to self-employment.  Usually you would not be able to deduct the expenses because it is not self-employment, but there is a special rule that allows you to net the expenses against any income.  @alleyhebert 

• 4-H Club or FFA project.