I've been away for a bit, so it's good to see TC's joining the self sufficiency band wagon
Pigs are a good first option for livestock. You can get weaned pigs and grow them until they're about 6 months old. These were our latest pair:
And we've just taken on these crazy lasses:
They proving a whole host more trouble than pigs, although I'm sure it'll settle down. (Also, half a day course and then in at the deep end is totally the best play).