A is for Alpaca.
Alpacas have wool so fine and neat,
In the mountains, they’re a sight so sweet.
B is for Beef Cattle.
Beef cattle’s strength, in herds so grand,
Sustains the farms, feeds the land.
C is for Chicken.
Chickens peck, and in the coop, they lay,
Eggs for our breakfast every day.
D is for Duck.
Ducks waddle and in ponds, they play,
Laying eggs in a hidden place away.
E is for Emu.
In Australia’s sun, they stand so proud,
Their calls are soft, yet sound so loud.
F is for Fox.
Fox in the field, sleek and sly,
Under the moon, quietly they pry.
G is for Goat.
Goats climb hills with ease and grace,
Their milk and cheese fill up our plate.
H is for Horse.
Horses gallop, horses trot,
On farms, they work a lot.
I is for Indian Runner Duck.
Indian Runner Ducks, tall and sleek,
For bugs and snails, they eagerly seek.
J is for Jersey Cow.
Jersey cows, with eyes so brown,
Give creamy milk in every town.
K is for Kunekune Pig.
Grazing grass, under the sun,
KuneKune pigs have all the fun.
L is for Lamb.
Lambs in the field, under the farmer’s care,
Grow strong and healthy in the fresh air.
M is for Mouse.
In the barn, a mouse sneaks in,
Searching grain, with a tiny grin.
N is for Nubian Goat.
Nubian goats, with ears so long,
On the farm, they sing their song.
O is for Ox.
In the field, the oxen toil,
Plowing soil for springtime’s spoil.
P is for Pig.
Pigs at the trough, eating with delight,
On the farm, they’re a common sight.
Q is for Quail.
In the field, quails peck and roam,
Finding seeds, the farm’s their home.
R is for Rabbit.
Grazing on carrots, lettuce, and beet,
Rabbits make the farmyard complete.
S is for Sheep.
Sheep’s wool grows, thick and neat,
At the farm, it’s a warm, soft treat.
T is for Turkey.
In the barnyard, turkeys gobble,
With each step, they wobble and hobble.
U is for Upland Goose.
Upland Geese, in fields they roam,
In wild flocks or farmstead home.
V is for Vendeen Sheep.
Among the flock, Vendeens stand tall,
With wool that’s prized, they grace the stall.
W is for Welsh Pig.
With coats so coarse, and ears upright,
Welsh Pigs on the farm are a joyful sight.
X is for Xilingol Horse.
On the steppe, where eagles soar,
Xilingol Horses gallop and explore.
Y is for Yak.
By the yak, the farm is blessed,
Providing wool, milk, and all the rest.
Z is for Zebu.
With their large ears flapping away,
Zebus cool themselves in the heat of day.
Credits
Ririro is the in-house author of Ririro.com, creating original short stories and poems designed to be read freely online by children and families. Farm Animal ABC was written to combine early literacy learning with a love of animals, stretching the alphabet all the way to less commonly known breeds like the KuneKune Pig and the Vendeen Sheep.
