Types and classification of farm animals.

Agricultural science for S.S.S 2 Second Term.

Week 8

Types and classification of farm animals.

Performance objectives.

Students should be able to:

1. List the different types of farm animals.
2. Classify farm animals according to

• Habitant
• Uses.

Content.    

Definition of Farm Animals.

Farm animals are essentially those animals that have been domesticated for production purposes and other benefits of man. Farm animals vary in their characteristics. These include avian species, mammalian species and aquatic species.

 

Types of Farm Animals.

1. Avian Species;

This group belongs to all domesticated birds such as domestic fowl, ducks, turkeys, geese, guinea fowl, swarms, pigeons, pheasants, canaries and ostriches. These lay eggs and are therefore referred to as Oviparous animals.

2. Mammalian Species;

This group consists of…