FARM ANIMAL
what is farm animal;
A farm animal can be define as domesticated animal raised for food, work, or other products
like milk, eggs, or wool. Examples include cows, chickens, pigs, and sheep.
They live on farms and help support agricultural activities.
VARIOUS FORMS OF FARM ANIMALS
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Work Animals
These animals are used for hard work on farms, like pulling plows or carts. Examples include oxen, horses, and donkeys.
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Meat Animals
These are kept mainly for their meat, which is used as food. Examples are cattle, goats, and pigs.
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Dairy Animals
These animals produce milk, which can be used for drinking or making other products like cheese. Examples are cows, goats, and buffaloes.
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Poultry
These are birds raised for their meat and eggs. Examples include chickens, ducks, and turkeys.
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Wool Animals
These animals grow wool that is used to make clothes. Examples include sheep and alpacas.
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Game Animals
These are animals that were once wild but are now raised for food or other purposes. Examples are rabbits and guinea fowls.
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Aquatic Animals
These are water animals farmed for fishery purposes. Examples include catfish and tilapia.
familiarizing self with various types of farm animals
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Cows: Large animals raised for milk, meat (beef), and hides. They are essential for dairy products like milk, cheese, and butter.
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Chickens: Birds kept for their eggs and meat. They live in coops and are known for their ability to lay many eggs.
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Pigs: Animals raised for their meat (pork). They are intelligent and enjoy rooting in the soil.
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Sheep: Animals kept for wool, meat (lamb and mutton), and milk. They have thick woolly coats that are sheared for wool.
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Goats: Versatile animals raised for milk, meat, and hides. Known for their curiosity and ability to climb.
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Horses: Large animals used for riding, work, and transport. Known for their strength, speed, and endurance.
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Ducks: Birds kept for their eggs, meat, and feathers. They enjoy swimming and are often found in ponds.
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Turkeys: Large birds raised for their meat, particularly popular during Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Rabbits: Small animals raised for their meat and fur. They reproduce quickly and are often kept in hutches.
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Donkeys: Strong animals used for carrying loads and farm work. Known for their endurance and sure-footedness.
