Interesting Facts About Farm Animals (2024)

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What is a fun fact about farm animals? ›

Chickens have over 200 distinct noises they can make for communicating. Pigs are considered the 4th most intelligent animal (after chimpanzees, dolphins, and elephants). A group of pigs is called a “sounder.” Cows can recognize their names (though they may not come when called!).

Each American farmer produces food and fiber for 165 people annually, both in the U.S. and abroad. Eight percent of U.S. farms market foods locally through farmers' markets and food hubs. One day's production for a high-producing dairy cow yields 10.5 pounds of cheese. Women make up 30 percent of today's farmers.

Pigs are fascinating animals that are – contrary to widespread belief – incredibly intelligent, social, and one of the cleanest animals!

A whopping 40% of all food grown and produced in the U.S. is never eaten. About 20% of U.S. farm products by value are exported each year. Women make up 36% of the total number of U.S. farm operators; 58% of all farms have at least one female decision-maker.

In the late Middle Ages, it was a common practice to rent or lease land suitable for agricultural purposes for a fixed monetary payment rather than a percentage of the crop. The sum of money to be paid was called ferme—or, in Modern English, farm.

Those who run small farms or ranges may do all tasks, including harvesting and inspecting the land, growing crops, and raising animals. In addition, they keep records, service machinery, and maintain buildings.

The pig's reputation as a filthy animal comes from its habit of rolling in mud to cool off. Pigs that live in cool, covered environments stay very clean. Pigs are also known as hogs or swine.

What 5 things do all animals have in common? ›

Most living things need food, water, light, temperatures within certain limits, and air. Living things have a variety of characteristics that are displayed to different degrees: they respire, move, respond to stimuli, reproduce and grow, and are dependent on their environment.

Sea otters hold hands while they sleep so they don't drift apart. Aw, bless. 2. Penguins spend ages looking for a pebble to give another penguin to 'propose'.