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What is the general term for domesticated animals raised on a farm for food, fiber, or labor?
What is the general term for domesticated animals raised on a farm for food, fiber, or labor?
What is the primary purpose of raising alpacas?
What is the primary purpose of raising alpacas?
What is a characteristic of goats?
What is a characteristic of goats?
What is a common use of ducks on a farm?
What is a common use of ducks on a farm?
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What type of animal is a chipmunk?
What type of animal is a chipmunk?
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What is a characteristic of pigs?
What is a characteristic of pigs?
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What is a common use of chickens on a farm?
What is a common use of chickens on a farm?
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What is a characteristic of guinea pigs?
What is a characteristic of guinea pigs?
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What is a common use of donkeys on a farm?
What is a common use of donkeys on a farm?
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What is a characteristic of alpacas?
What is a characteristic of alpacas?
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Study Notes
Livestock
- General term for domesticated animals raised on a farm for food, fiber, or labor
- Examples: cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, horses, chickens, and ducks
Alpacas
- South American camelids, related to llamas and camels
- Raised for their fiber, used to make clothing and textiles
- Known for their soft, warm, and lightweight fleece
- Gentle and social animals, often used as pack animals or pets
Goats
- Even-toed ungulates, closely related to sheep
- Raised for their milk, meat, and hair
- Known for their agility and ability to climb
- Often used for land management, controlling weeds and brush
Chipmunks
- Not typically considered livestock, but may be raised on farms for sale as pets
- Small, striped rodents native to North America
- Omnivores, eating nuts, seeds, fruits, and insects
- Burrowing animals, often kept in enclosures or aviaries
Pigs
- Even-toed ungulates, raised for their meat (pork)
- Intelligent and social animals, often used in research and therapy
- Known for their omnivorous diet and ability to thrive in various environments
- Can be raised in confinement or free-range systems
Ducks
- Waterfowl, raised for their meat, eggs, and feathers
- Often kept in ponds or pools, with access to water for swimming
- Known for their webbed feet and ability to fly
- Can be used for pest control, eating insects and weeds
Chickens
- Domesticated birds, raised for their eggs and meat
- Often kept in coops or aviaries, with access to outdoor areas
- Known for their social behavior and ability to forage for food
- Can be used for pest control, eating insects and weeds
Guinea Pigs
- Not typically considered livestock, but may be raised on farms for sale as pets
- Small, furry rodents native to South America
- Herbivores, eating plants and fruits
- Social animals, often kept in pairs or groups
Donkeys
- Members of the horse family, raised for their milk, meat, and as pack animals
- Known for their strong sense of self-preservation and stubbornness
- Often used as companions or guards for other livestock
- Can be used for land management, controlling weeds and brush
Livestock
- Encompasses domesticated animals raised on farms for food, fiber, or labor
- Includes cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, horses, chickens, and ducks
Alpacas
- South American camelids, related to llamas and camels
- Raised for their soft, warm, and lightweight fleece
- Gentle and social animals, used as pack animals or pets
Goats
- Even-toed ungulates, closely related to sheep
- Raised for milk, meat, and hair
- Agile and able to climb, often used for land management
- Control weeds and brush through grazing
Chipmunks
- Small, striped rodents native to North America
- Omnivores, eating nuts, seeds, fruits, and insects
- Burrowing animals, often kept in enclosures or aviaries
- Not typically considered livestock, but raised on farms for sale as pets
Pigs
- Intelligent and social even-toed ungulates, raised for pork
- Omnivorous diet, thrive in various environments
- Can be raised in confinement or free-range systems
- Used in research and therapy due to their intelligence
Ducks
- Waterfowl, raised for meat, eggs, and feathers
- Kept in ponds or pools with access to water for swimming
- Webbed feet and ability to fly
- Used for pest control, eating insects and weeds
Chickens
- Domesticated birds, raised for eggs and meat
- Often kept in coops or aviaries with outdoor access
- Social behavior, able to forage for food
- Used for pest control, eating insects and weeds
Guinea Pigs
- Small, furry rodents native to South America
- Herbivores, eating plants and fruits
- Social animals, often kept in pairs or groups
- Not typically considered livestock, but raised on farms for sale as pets
Donkeys
- Members of the horse family, raised for milk, meat, and as pack animals
- Strong sense of self-preservation and stubbornness
- Often used as companions or guards for other livestock
- Used for land management, controlling weeds and brush
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Explore different types of domesticated animals raised on farms, including cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, and alpacas, and learn about their characteristics and uses.
