Animals on the Farm
Farm animals for kids: cows, sheep, pigs, hens and horses. Learn the sounds they make, the food they give us and how a farmer cares for them, plus a quiz.
Key takeaways
- Cows give us milk; hens give us eggs
- Sheep give us wool to make warm clothes
- Each farm animal makes its own sound
- A farmer feeds the animals and keeps them safe
A busy farm
A farm is a happy, busy place. Lots of animals live here. The farmer wakes up early to feed them and keep them safe. Let's meet the animals and find out the sounds they make!
The cow 🐄
A big cow stands in the green field and eats grass all day. A cow says "moo". Cows give us milk. From milk we make cheese, butter and yummy yoghurt.
The sheep 🐑
A sheep has a thick, woolly coat. A sheep says "baa". Once a year the farmer cuts off the soft wool. The wool is made into warm jumpers, scarves and blankets. A baby sheep is called a lamb.
The pig 🐷
A pink pig loves to roll in the mud to keep cool. A pig says "oink". Pigs are clever animals and have a very good sense of smell.
The hen 🐔
A hen pecks at the ground looking for seeds. A hen says "cluck". Each day a hen can lay an egg. The farmer collects the eggs in the morning. A male chicken is called a rooster, and he crows "cock-a-doodle-doo" at sunrise.
The horse 🐴
A strong horse can run fast and pull heavy carts. A horse says "neigh". Horses eat grass and hay, and they love a gentle pat.
Visit a farm
If you can, ask a grown-up to take you to a real farm, a city farm or a petting zoo. Look at each animal. Can you hear the sounds? Can you spot which animal gives us milk, and which one gives us eggs? Watch how the farmer cares for them. Always wash your hands well after touching the animals.
Every farm animal needs a safe place to sleep. Learn more in Animals and Their Homes. To see how plants like grass help feed the cows and sheep, read The Parts of a Plant.
Quick quiz
Test yourself and earn XP
Which farm animal gives us milk?
A cow gives us milk. We use milk to make cheese, butter and yoghurt too.
Which animal lays eggs on the farm?
A hen lays eggs. The farmer collects them each morning.
What do we get from a sheep's coat?
A sheep grows a thick woolly coat. The wool is cut off and made into jumpers and blankets.
What sound does a pig make?
A pig says 'oink'. A cow says 'moo' and a sheep says 'baa'.
FAQ
Farmers keep animals to give us food like milk, eggs and meat, and useful things like wool. In return, the farmer feeds the animals and keeps them safe and healthy.
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