When livestock is levied on and remains in the hands of the officer for sale, he or she must provide sustenance therefor, and it is his or her duty to hire out or employ the equine or equidae or other stock, if practicable, for their support. If unable to do so, he or she must be allowed by the court a reasonable compensation for their support, which he or she may retain from the proceeds of the sale.
Ala. Code § 6-9-95 (1975)