Here you’ll find 13 farm animals that start with K, organized from “Kabarda horse” to “Kuroiler”. These entries cover common livestock and regional breeds kept for meat, eggs, milk, fiber, or work.
Farm animals that start with K are domesticated species kept on farms for food, labor, fiber, or breeding. One notable example is the Kabarda horse, valued in the Caucasus for riding and endurance.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Scientific name, Primary use, Typical lifespan, Region / Notes.
Name: The everyday or breed name that helps you quickly identify the animal and match it to local terminology.
Scientific name: The Latin species name that lets you confirm biological identity and compare related breeds worldwide.
Primary use: The main purpose of the animal on farms, so you can decide relevance for meat, milk, eggs, work, or fiber.
Typical lifespan: Average life expectancy under common farm conditions, helping you plan long-term care and breeding cycles.
Region / Notes: Short context about geographic distribution, notable breed traits, or practical considerations you should know.
Farm animals that start with K
| Name | Scientific name | Typical uses | Typical lifespan (years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kune Kune | Sus scrofa domesticus | meat, small-scale hobby/companion, rare-breed conservation | 8–12 |
| Karakul sheep | Ovis aries | pelt (fur), meat, coarse wool, breeding stock | 8–12 |
| Katahdin sheep | Ovis aries | meat, low-maintenance hair sheep, breeding | 8–12 |
| Kiko goat | Capra hircus | meat, breeding, hardy pasture-based production | 8–12 |
| Khaki Campbell | Anas platyrhynchos domesticus | eggs, meat | 6–10 |
| Kerry cattle | Bos taurus | dairy, historically dual-purpose | 12–20 |
| Kuri cattle | Bos taurus | milk, draft, cultural uses in Lake Chad region | 10–15 |
| Kangayam | Bos indicus | draft, bullock work, occasional milk | 12–18 |
| Kuroiler | Gallus gallus domesticus | eggs, meat, backyard/commercial dual-purpose | 4–6 |
| King pigeon | Columba livia domestica | meat (squab), exhibition | 5–8 |
| Kashmiri goat | Capra hircus | fiber (pashmina), meat, milk | 10–15 |
| Kabarda horse | Equus ferus caballus | riding, pack, light draft | 20–30 |
| Kalahari Red goat | Capra hircus | meat, drought-tolerant farming, breeding | 8–12 |