In this section of Animal Corner we are featuring just some of the animals that reside on the farm. You can find lots of interesting animal information about your favourite farm animals. You can discover and learn what life is like on the farm for sheep, pigs, cows, goats, ducks, llamas, chickens and horses.
Farm animals are bred for many purposes. Chickens give us our eggs, Cows and Goats provide us with nutritious milk. Different breeds of sheep produce many kinds of wool fibres which are made into clothing. Pigs provide us with bacon and pork and Ducks become a succulent duck roast. Horses are used as working animals, for sports and leisure activities.
However, all these animals are not just there to provide us with materials, aid and provisions, they also make wonderful pets which give us years of pleasure and devotion. Some of them even look after other animals you may have, just like the adorable Llamas!
Featured Farm Animal Guides
The most-read farm pages on Animal Corner: eight farm species, anatomy diagrams for cows and chickens, the horse-breeds sub-hub plus our most popular baby-animal facts, the chicken-eggs guide and a quiz for young farmhands.
Cows
Discover the gentle giants of the farm, from their four-stomach digestion to how they produce nutritious milk.
Horses
Learn about these powerful, intelligent animals that have worked alongside humans for thousands of years.
Pigs
Meet one of the smartest farm animals, surprisingly clean and capable of forming strong social bonds.
Sheep
Find out how these woolly grazers helped clothe the world and why they prefer life in tight-knit flocks.
Chickens
Get to know the world’s most common farm bird, from egg-laying habits to the pecking-order they live by.
Ducks
Learn about the waterfowl that thrive on every continent and make affectionate, easy-going farm pets.
Goats
Meet the curious, climbing escape-artists that produce rich milk and have a famously stubborn personality.
Llama
Find out why this captivating Andean pack animal has become a favourite companion on small farms worldwide.
Cow Anatomy
A labelled diagram explaining a cow’s four-chamber stomach, hooves, horns and how the rest of the body works.
Horse Breeds
Browse our guide to over 300 horse breeds, from miniature ponies through to mighty Shire draft horses.
Baby Ducks Facts
Six surprising facts about ducklings, including how they imprint on a parent and why they can swim within hours.
Baby Goat Facts
Photos and fun facts about kid goats, including why they leap, headbutt and bond so quickly with humans.
Chicken Anatomy
A clear look at how a rooster and hen are built, from comb and wattle to feathers, feet and the internal organs.
Chicken Eggs
How an egg forms inside the hen, what’s actually inside the shell and the role each part plays in a developing chick.
Farm Animal Quiz
Thirty questions on cows, pigs, ducks, sheep and the rest of the barnyard for young farmhands to test their knowledge.
- Chickens – small, feathered birds that are typically used for their eggs. Chickens are easy to care for and don’t require a lot of space
- Cows – one of the most common farm animals is the cow. Cows are large, four-legged animals that are known for their milk production. Farmers often keep cows for their milk and meat. Cows are gentle creatures that are easy to care for, making them a popular choice among farmers.
- Ducks – are another type of farm animal that is becoming increasingly popular. Ducks are small, feathered animals that are typically used for their eggs.
- Goats – are another type of farm animal that is becoming increasingly popular. Goats are small, four-legged animals that are known for their milk production. Farmers often keep goats for their milk and meat. Baby Goats are called Kids.
- Horses – large, four-legged mammals that are known for their strength and beauty. Farmers often keep horses for transportation and labor. Horses require a lot of care and space, making them less popular among farmers. There are over 300 breeds of horse.
- Llamas – ownership is becoming ever more popular as people discover that llamas are possibly the world’s most versatile companion farm animals and certainly among the most beautiful and captivating.
- Pigs – are large, four-legged animals that are known for their bacon and pork production. Farmers often keep pigs for their meat .
- Sheep – another common farm animal. Sheep are large, four-legged animals that are known for their wool production. Farmers often keep sheep for their wool and meat.
Fun Farm Animal Activities
- Farm Animal Quiz – test your knowledge on the different Farm Animals
- Farm Animal Jokes – a selection of kid friendly jokes about farm animals
