This list includes 6 Farm animals that start with N that start with N, from “Native chicken” to “Nyala”. These animals are a mix of poultry, livestock and regional species commonly kept for meat, eggs, fiber or draft.
Farm animals that start with N are domesticated or managed species whose common names begin with the letter N. For example, the Native chicken represents heritage poultry important in smallholder systems worldwide.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Scientific name, Typical uses, Typical lifespan and Region/Notes.
Name: Common name used on farms and in markets, helping you quickly identify the animal by everyday terminology.
Scientific name: The species’ Latin name gives precise identification so you can locate breed information and veterinary guidance accurately.
Typical uses: Primary farm purposes like meat, milk, eggs, fiber or draft, so you can match animals to your needs.
Typical lifespan: Average lifespan under farm conditions, giving a planning horizon for production, care and long‑term management.
Region/Notes: Short notes on geographic distribution, husbandry context or conservation status to help interpret local suitability.
Farm animals that start with N
| Name | Scientific name | Typical use(s) | Average lifespan (years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native chicken | Gallus gallus domesticus | Eggs, meat, breeding | 5-10 |
| Nile tilapia | Oreochromis niloticus | Meat, aquaculture, stocking | 6-10 |
| Nutria | Myocastor coypus | Fur, meat, vegetation control | 3-6 |
| Northern bobwhite | Colinus virginianus | Meat, game bird production, eggs | 2-5 |
| Nyala | Tragelaphus angasii | Meat, trophy/game, live sale | 12-16 |
| Nile crocodile | Crocodylus niloticus | Leather, meat, conservation breeding | 50-70 |