Here you’ll find 4 Farm animals that start with T that begin with T, organized from “Tilapia” to “Turkey”. They include aquatic, poultry and mammal species commonly kept for meat, eggs, fiber or work.

Farm animals that start with T are domesticated species and breeds commonly raised on farms for food, fiber and labor. Notably, turkeys were domesticated in North America long before European colonization and became both ceremonial and practical food sources.

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

Name: The common name used by farmers and buyers, so you can recognize the animal at a glance.

Scientific name: The Latin name indicates species or subspecies, helping you check biological identity and regional variants.

Typical uses: How farmers commonly use the animal — for meat, eggs, fiber, draft work or companionship.

Typical lifespan: Average life expectancy under farm conditions, which helps you plan long-term care, replacement and management.

Farm animals that start with T

Common nameScientific namePrimary use(s)Typical lifespan (years)
TurkeyMeleagris gallopavoMeat, eggs6
TroutOncorhynchus mykissMeat (aquaculture)2
TilapiaOreochromis niloticusMeat (aquaculture)1
TunaThunnus thynnusMeat (aquaculture)3

Descriptions

Turkey
A large poultry bird native to North America, widely domesticated for its meat. Males are called toms or gobblers and are known for their distinctive calls.
Trout
A species of salmonid fish extensively farmed in freshwater aquaculture worldwide. Known for its speckled skin and prized as a popular food fish.
Tilapia
A freshwater fish native to Africa and the Middle East. It is one of the most widely farmed fish globally due to its fast growth and adaptability.
Tuna
A large saltwater fish highly valued for its meat. Farming often involves capturing young wild fish and fattening them in oceanic pens, a practice known as ranching.
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