This list includes 14 Farm animals that start with R, from “Rabbit” to “Rohu”. They include common livestock kept for meat, milk, fiber, eggs and regional aquaculture.

Farm animals that start with R are domesticated or routinely managed species kept for food, fiber, work or production. A notable example is the rabbit, long kept in Europe for meat and fur and now common worldwide.

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

Name: The common name used on farms, so you can quickly identify the animal without technical terms.

Scientific name: The scientific name gives the Latin binomial so you can confirm species identity across regions and languages.

Typical uses: Typical uses show whether the animal is raised for meat, milk, fiber, work, eggs or aquaculture, helping you compare.

Average lifespan: Average lifespan gives the expected years under normal farm care, useful for planning herd turnover and long-term upkeep.

Notes: Notes include regional distribution, breed variations or special care needs that affect how the animal is managed.

Farm animals that start with R

NameScientific namePrimary farm use(s)Typical lifespan (years)
RabbitOryctolagus cuniculusMeat, fur, pets5–10
Rainbow troutOncorhynchus mykissMeat, aquaculture4–7
RheaRhea americanaMeat, eggs, leather, feathers15–20
Red deerCervus elaphusMeat (venison), velvet, breeding10–20
ReindeerRangifer tarandusMeat, milk, draft10–15
Ring-necked pheasantPhasianus colchicusGame meat, release stock2–5
Red-legged partridgeAlectoris rufaGame meat, shooting stock3–7
Rock pigeonColumba liviaMeat (squab), racing, exhibition3–10
RohuLabeo rohitaMeat, aquaculture8–12
River buffaloBubalus bubalisMilk, meat, draft18–25
Red foxVulpes vulpesFur8–14
RatRattus norvegicusFeed production, meat (regional)2–3
Red sea breamPagrus majorMeat, aquaculture2–5
Redclaw crayfishCherax quadricarinatusMeat, aquaculture3–5

Descriptions

Rabbit
Small, fast-breeding mammal raised for meat, fur and as pets; common on small and commercial farms worldwide.
Rainbow trout
Cold-water fish widely farmed in freshwater aquaculture for table fish and sport stocking; quick-growing and popular with consumers.
Rhea
Large, flightless South American bird farmed like ostriches for meat, eggs, hides and feathers; hardy and easy to fence.
Red deer
Large deer species kept on deer farms for venison, antler velvet and trophy breeding; grazing and fence management important.
Reindeer
Domesticated in Arctic regions for meat, milk, hides and as draft animals; central to many northern pastoral systems.
Ring-necked pheasant
Common game bird reared for meat and release on shooting estates; hardy and adapted to farmland habitats.
Red-legged partridge
European gamebird raised for shooting and meat; ground-nesting and commonly reared on conservation and game farms.
Rock pigeon
Domesticated rock doves are farmed for squab, racing and shows; prolific breeders adapted to loft systems.
Rohu
South Asian carp widely farmed in ponds and polyculture systems for food; staple species in regional aquaculture.
River buffalo
River type water buffalo used for high-yield dairy, meat and draft work across South Asia and parts of Europe.
Red fox
Fur-farmed in some regions for pelts; requires specialized housing and biosecurity; controversial and regulated in many countries.
Rat
In some regions, Norway rats are bred on farms for animal feed, bait or local consumption; prolific and easily housed.
Red sea bream
Marine fish farmed in coastal aquaculture (notably Japan) for high-value table fish; harvested after rapid grow-out.
Redclaw crayfish
Freshwater crayfish farmed in ponds for meat; popular in Australia and parts of Asia for aquaculture diversification.
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