This list includes 12 Farm animals that start with F, from “Fallow deer” to “Fugu”. These are commonly farmed species used for meat, milk, fiber, work, or eggs worldwide.
Farm animals that start with F are species and breeds kept on farms whose common names begin with F. Some have regional importance, like fallow deer for venison and fugu as a Japanese delicacy sometimes farmed.
Below you’ll find the table with Common name, Scientific name, Typical uses and Typical lifespan.
Common name: The everyday name helps you quickly recognize the animal and match it to regional or vernacular terms used on farms.
Scientific name: The Latin binomial gives a precise species identity so you can find further biological or veterinary information confidently.
Typical uses: A concise list of common farm purposes—meat, milk, fiber, eggs, or work—so you can compare practical benefits.
Typical lifespan: Average expected lifespan under managed conditions, helping you plan long‑term care, turnover and breeding decisions on the farm.
Farm animals that start with F
| Name | Scientific name | Typical uses | Average lifespan (years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fallow deer | Dama dama | Venison, antlers, trophy hunts | 10–15 years |
| Fox | Vulpes spp. | Fur, breeding stock | 1–3 years (farmed) |
| Frog | Lithobates catesbeianus | Meat (frog legs), aquaculture | 1–2 years (to market) |
| Flounder | Paralichthys olivaceus | Meat, aquaculture | 2–6 years |
| Flatfish | Pleuronectiformes spp. | Meat, aquaculture | 2–8 years |
| Fighting fish | Betta splendens | Ornamental, hobby breeding | 2–3 years |
| Fugu | Takifugu rubripes | Food (sashimi), aquaculture | 5–10 years |
| Freshwater prawn | Macrobrachium rosenbergii | Meat, aquaculture | 1–2 years |
| Freshwater mussel | Unionidae spp. | Pearls, filtration, restoration | 10–30 years |
| Flat oyster | Ostrea edulis | Meat, pearls | 5–20 years |
| Freshwater catfish | Pangasius hypophthalmus | Meat, aquaculture | 3–6 years |
| Finfish | Actinopterygii | Meat, aquaculture | Varies widely: 1–20 years |