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Is it in the farm or on the farm?
In American English, speakers tend to use “on” for farm, perhaps because of the flat fields. In contrast, speakers use “in” for the farmhouse or other buildings. “I live on a farm.”
Where is a hen live?
A chicken coop or hen house is a structure where chickens or other fowl are kept safe and secure. There may be nest boxes and perches in the house.
How many chickens are in a farm?
Chickens grown commercially for meat typically spend their lives confined to warehouse-like buildings, each packed with as many as 20,000 chickens.
Who lives on farms?
Farmers and people who work on farms – thesaurus
- bailiff. noun. British someone whose job is to look after a farm or land that belongs to someone else.
- cattleman. noun. mainly American someone who owns or looks after cattle.
- cowboy. noun.
- cowgirl. noun.
- cowhand. noun.
- crofter. noun.
- farmer. noun.
- farmhand. noun.
Do you say farm or farms?
I’ve seen it both ways, but “farms” is more common. I think I tend to agree with your point – in many cases, “farm” is probably more accurate way to say it. Some examples just seem to sound better with the plural version, while some examples seem fine with just “farm”. I ran into one a week or so ago.
What do you call a chicken farmer?
poulterer. / (ˈpəʊltrɪmən) / Also called: chicken farmer a person who rears domestic fowls, esp chickens, for their eggs or meat. a dealer in poultry, esp one who sells the dressed carcasses.
What do chickens do on the farm?
Chickens will gladly eat your weeds, pick off insects and fertilize and aerate your soil. Unlike other farm work animals, though, they aren’t herded easily and do not take direction well.
What is chicken called?
| Chicken | |
|---|---|
| Species: | G. gallus |
| Subspecies: | G. g. domesticus |
| Trinomial name | |
| Gallus gallus domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) |
Can you live on a farm?
You need to be part business person and part farmer to make a living in this field. However, it is possible to make a living with a small farm operation, but it’s not an easy life. There are many things to consider before embarking on this back to the basics lifestyle.
What are the benefits of free range poultry farming for laying hens?
In some farms, the manure from free range poultry can be used to benefit crops. The benefits of free range poultry farming for laying hens include opportunities for natural behaviours such as pecking, scratching, foraging and exercise outdoors. Both intensive and free-range farming have animal welfare concerns.
What is the difference between “live on the farm” and “live in the farm?
“Live on a farm” would be more commonly needed than “live on the farm,” which could be used in reference to some particular farm. “Live in the farm” is hard to envision. I lived on a farm in Massachusetts for 11 years, and I lived on a farm in Western Kenya for 10 years.
Who is in charge of the production of poultry?
In the United States, the national organization overseeing poultry production is the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In the UK, the national organisation is the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
What is a good sentence for “I live in a farmhouse?
“I live in an old farmhouse.” “We have cattle, horses, and sheep on our farm.” “The cattle and horses stay out all night but the sheep stay in the barn at night to protect them from predators.” 8 clever moves when you have $1,000 in the bank.