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Meat-producing Animals
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Farm animals that produce meat for consumption include cows, pigs, chickens, sheep, goats and turkeys
Dairy-producing Animals
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Farm animals used to produce dairy products include cows, sheep and goats.
Animals Used For Labor
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Animals on a farm can be used for labor purposes as well. These animals include oxen, horses and dogs.
Miscellanious
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Other animals that can be found a farm, which are not as common, include ducks, llamas and elk.
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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.