This list includes 15 Farm animals that start with O, ranging from “Oberhasli” to “Oxford Sandy and Black”. Most entries are familiar livestock breeds and species used for meat, milk, fiber, or work on small farms.

Farm animals that start with O are domesticated breeds or species kept on farms with names beginning with O. For example, the Oberhasli goat comes from central Switzerland and is prized for dairy production.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Scientific name, Primary uses, Typical lifespan, and Notes.

Name: Common breed or species name used on farms, helping you quickly identify each entry.

Scientific name: Latin binomial or taxonomic designation for precision when you need species-level identification.

Primary uses: Typical farm purposes like meat, milk, fiber or draft, so you can match animals to needs.

Typical lifespan: Expected lifespan range under normal care, useful for planning husbandry and long-term costs.

Notes: Brief comments on regional variations, breed history, or special management points you should consider.

Farm animals that start with O

NameScientific nameTypical usesTypical lifespan
OstrichStruthio camelusMeat, eggs, leather, feathers40–50 years
OxBos taurusDraft animal, plowing, transport, work15–20 years
OrpingtonGallus gallus domesticusEggs, meat, exhibition, pets5–8 years
Oxford DownOvis ariesMeat, wool, breeding8–12 years
OberhasliCapra aegagrus hircusMilk, meat, pets8–12 years
OldenburgEquus ferus caballusRiding, dressage, show jumping, sport25–30 years
Oxford Sandy and BlackSus scrofa domesticusMeat, bacon, foraging10–15 years
OuessantOvis ariesWool, conservation grazing, pets12–15 years
Olde English BabydollOvis ariesWool, companion animal, vineyard weeding10–16 years
Old English GameGallus gallus domesticusExhibition, ornamental, eggs6–8 years
OngoleBos indicusDraft animal, milk, meat15–20 years
Orpington DuckAnas platyrhynchos domesticusEggs, meat, exhibition5–10 years
Ossabaw Island HogSus scrofa domesticusMeat, lard, conservation10–15 years
OnagadoriGallus gallus domesticusOrnamental, exhibition6–8 years
Old GloucesterBos taurusMilk, meat, cheese-making15–20 years

Descriptions

Ostrich
The world’s largest bird, farmed for its lean red meat, huge eggs, and luxurious feathers. Native to Africa, they adapt well to various climates.
Ox
An ox is a bovine, typically a castrated bull, trained as a draft animal. Historically essential for farming, they are known for their strength and docile nature.
Orpington
A popular backyard chicken from England, known for its fluffy appearance and gentle disposition. They are good layers of brown eggs and make excellent mothers.
Oxford Down
A large, hardy sheep breed from England. Valued for producing fast-growing lambs for meat and for its dense, heavy fleece suitable for knitting yarns.
Oberhasli
A Swiss dairy goat breed recognized by its distinct reddish-brown coat with black markings. They are known for their calm temperament and high-quality milk production.
Oldenburg
A German warmblood horse breed known for its athleticism, powerful movement, and willing temperament. A popular choice for competitive dressage and show jumping.
Oxford Sandy and Black
A rare, traditional British pig breed known for its rust-colored coat with black spots. They are excellent foragers and produce high-quality meat and bacon.
Ouessant
One of the world’s smallest sheep breeds, originating from an island off the coast of Brittany, France. Prized for their dark wool and manageable size.
Olde English Babydoll
A small sheep breed with a gentle nature and a distinctive “smiling” face. Their small size makes them perfect for smaller farms and organic weed control.
Old English Game
A historic and hardy breed of chicken, originally bred for cockfighting. Today, they are popular for poultry shows due to their confident stance and variety of colors.
Ongole
A breed of zebu cattle from India, well-suited to hot climates. They are recognized by their large hump and drooping ears, and valued for their draft power.
Orpington Duck
A dual-purpose duck breed from England, developed to be an excellent egg layer and a quality table bird. They are known for their buff-colored plumage.
Ossabaw Island Hog
A rare, feral pig breed from Ossabaw Island, Georgia. Descended from Spanish pigs, they are prized by chefs for their intensely flavored, dark red meat.
Onagadori
A Japanese ornamental chicken breed, famous for the non-molting, exceptionally long tail feathers of the roosters, which can grow for many years and are a protected national treasure.
Old Gloucester
A rare, dual-purpose English cattle breed. Historically, their milk was used to make the famous Single and Double Gloucester cheeses. They are now a conservation priority.
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