Here you’ll find 4 Farm animals that start with G that begin with G, organized from “Goat” to “Guinea pig”. They include milk, meat, fiber and companion animals kept by smallholders and hobby farms worldwide.

Farm animals that start with G are domesticated species commonly raised for food, fiber, labor or companionship. Goats were among the first livestock domesticated over 10,000 years ago and appear in many cultural traditions.

Below you’ll find the table with Common name, Scientific name, Typical uses and Lifespan.

Common name: The everyday name for the animal that helps you identify species quickly by sight or local usage.

Scientific name: The Latin binomial gives precise species identification, so you can find exact biological and breeding information.

Typical uses: Brief list of common farm roles like milk, meat, fiber or companionship to guide management choices.

Lifespan: Typical life expectancy under farm conditions, helping you plan care, investment and long-term management.

Farm animals that start with G

NameScientific nameTypical usesAverage lifespan (years)
GoatCapra hircusMeat, milk, fiber, hide, pet8-12
GooseAnser anser / Anser cygnoidesMeat, eggs, down/feathers, guard10-20
Guinea fowlNumida meleagrisMeat, eggs, pest control10-15
Guinea pigCavia porcellusMeat (Andes), pet, show4-8

Descriptions

Goat
Versatile small ruminant raised for meat, milk, fiber (cashmere, mohair) and hides; common on small and large farms worldwide.
Goose
Domestic geese are raised for meat, eggs and insulating down; they also act as effective yard guards and grazers.
Guinea fowl
Hardy poultry valued for lean meat, small eggs and insect control; often kept free-range for ticks and pest reduction.
Guinea pig
Small domesticated rodent kept as meat in Andean farms and widely kept as pets and show animals elsewhere.
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