In 2021, the number of living chickens in South Africa amounted to about 170 million heads. Sheep, cattle, and goats followed with 21.43 million, 12.2 million, and 5.14 million heads, respectively. In contrast, there were only about 16,000 mules in the same year.
Stock of live animals in South Africa in 2022, by species
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FAO. (December 27, 2023). Stock of live animals in South Africa in 2022, by species (in 1,000 heads) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved January 05, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1310132/stock-of-live-animals-in-south-africa-by-species/
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