Here you’ll find 19 Farm animals that start with I that begin with I, organized from “Iberian pig” to “Ixworth”. These entries cover common livestock and poultry kept worldwide for food, fiber, or work.
Farm animals that start with I are domestic species and breeds whose common names begin with the letter I. Notable examples include the Iberian pig, central to Spanish cured ham traditions, and the British Ixworth sheep.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Scientific name, Typical uses, Typical lifespan and Region.
Name: The common or breed name used in lists and farm records, so you can quickly identify each animal.
Scientific name: The Latin genus and species provides precise identification across languages and helps you compare related animals.
Typical uses: Primary production roles like meat, milk, fiber, or draft, useful when you plan or study farm systems.
Typical lifespan: Expected lifespan under normal farm care, which helps you estimate herd turnover and long-term costs.
Region: Where the species or breed is commonly kept, helping you consider climate suitability and regional availability.
Farm animals that start with I
Common name
Scientific name
Primary farm uses
Typical adult lifespan (years)
Iberian pig
Sus scrofa domesticus (Iberian)
meat, hide
8–15
Icelandic horse
Equus ferus caballus (Icelandic)
draught, meat, hide, pet
25–30
Icelandic sheep
Ovis aries (Icelandic)
meat, fiber
10–12
Icelandic cattle
Bos taurus (Icelandic)
milk, meat
10–12
Icelandic chicken
Gallus gallus domesticus (Icelandic)
eggs, meat
4–7
Icelandic Sheepdog
Canis lupus familiaris (Icelandic Sheepdog)
pet
10–14
Indian Runner
Anas platyrhynchos domesticus (Indian Runner)
eggs, meat
5–8
Indian Game
Gallus gallus domesticus (Indian Game)
meat, eggs
4–8
Indian water buffalo
Bubalus bubalis (Indian water buffalo)
milk, meat, draught, hide
18–25
Ile de France
Ovis aries (Ile de France)
meat, fiber
10–12
Irish Draught
Equus ferus caballus (Irish Draught)
draught, meat, hide, pet
20–25
Irish Moiled
Bos taurus (Irish Moiled)
meat, milk
12–15
Italian Mediterranean buffalo
Bubalus bubalis (Italian Mediterranean)
milk, meat, hide
18–25
Italian Heavy Draft
Equus ferus caballus (Italian Heavy Draft)
draught, meat, hide
20–25
Ixworth
Ovis aries (Ixworth)
meat, fiber
10–12
Iowa Blue
Gallus gallus domesticus (Iowa Blue)
eggs, meat
5–8
Indigenous chicken
Gallus gallus domesticus (Indigenous)
eggs, meat
3–6
Indonesian kampung
Gallus gallus domesticus (Kampung / Indonesian native)
eggs, meat
3–6
Italian Merino
Ovis aries (Italian Merino)
fiber, meat
8–12
Descriptions
Iberian pig
Traditional Spanish/Portuguese pig breed raised for high-quality acorn-fed ham (jamón ibérico); hardy, slow-growing and prized for flavorful pork.
Icelandic horse
Small, sturdy, gaited horse from Iceland used for riding, pack work and historically for meat and leather; hardy and long-lived.
Icelandic sheep
Dual-purpose northern breed with dense wool and tasty meat; very hardy and well adapted to cold, extensive grazing systems.
Icelandic cattle
Small dairy cattle developed in Iceland, efficient in cool climates and kept for local milk and beef production.
Icelandic chicken
Local Icelandic domestic chicken (Landnámshæna), a hardy dual-purpose bird used on small farms for eggs and meat.
Icelandic Sheepdog
Traditional herding dog from Iceland; alert and friendly, used for flock work and as a farm companion.
Indian Runner
Tall, upright domestic duck breed from Indonesia, valued for good egg production and active foraging on small farms.
Indian Game
Sturdy meat-type chicken with deep body and good carcass qualities; used historically for meat and as a dual-purpose bird.
Indian water buffalo
Domesticated buffalo common across South Asia, key dairy and draught animal producing rich milk for cheese and farm work.
Ile de France
French terminal sire sheep breed bred for rapid growth and good carcass quality; common in commercial lamb production.
Irish Draught
Versatile Irish horse used for farm work and riding; strong, calm and often kept for light draught and equestrian uses.
Irish Moiled
Rare traditional Irish cattle breed kept on small farms for mixed production, noted for docility and quality beef.
Italian Mediterranean buffalo
Italian strain of water buffalo prized for high-fat milk used in mozzarella production; also raised for meat and leather.
Italian Heavy Draft
Large Italian draft horse bred for heavy farm work and hauling, historically also used for meat and leather.
Ixworth
British sheep breed developed for meat with practical fleece; suited to both commercial and smallholder flocks.
Iowa Blue
American dual-purpose chicken known for steady egg production and respectable meat qualities, popular with smallholders.
Indigenous chicken
Generic term for locally adapted village chickens worldwide; hardy, low-input birds kept for eggs, meat and breeding on small farms.
Indonesian kampung
Traditional free-range village chicken of Indonesia, well adapted to local conditions and commonly kept for eggs and meat.
Italian Merino
Merino-derived Italian sheep strain producing fine wool and used for meat; kept in Mediterranean and European sheep operations.
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