What Types of Animals Are on Farms?

What Types of Animals Are on Farms?. Farm animals come in all shapes and sizes. Each animal on a farm serves a different purpose that helps the business of a farm to thrive. From the largest oxen down to the smallest chick, every animal on a farm has to do its part to help the farm grow and prosper.

Meat-producing Animals

Farm animals that produce meat for consumption include cows, pigs, chickens, sheep, goats and turkeys

Dairy-producing Animals

Farm animals used to produce dairy products include cows, sheep and goats.

Animals Used For Labor

Animals on a farm can be used for labor purposes as well. These animals include oxen, horses and dogs.

Miscellanious

Other animals that can be found a farm, which are not as common, include ducks, llamas and elk.

References

• Virtual Livestock Library