Can You Count the Feet on the Farm?

Riddles have a way of making us second-guess even the most basic logic, and this one is no exception. At first glance, it seems straightforward, but the tricky wording can easily mislead you. Let’s break it down and find the correct answer.

Riddle: How Many Feet Are on the Farm?

The Question:
“If a farmer has 3 horses, 2 ducks, and 1 pig, how many feet are on his farm?”

Most people start adding up animal legs—but here’s the catch:

Horses and pigs have hooves, not “feet,” so they don’t count.
Ducks have feet: 2 ducks × 2 feet = 4 feet
The farmer has 2 feet.
So the total would seem to be 6 feet.

But wait—there’s more.

The riddle starts with “If a farmer has…”—meaning it’s hypothetical. We can’t assume the animals actually exist.

The only confirmed presence? The farmer.

Final Answer: 2 feet.

Why it’s tricky:

People confuse legs with feet (hooves don’t count).
The word “if” makes the animals theoretical.
Did it fool you? Now it’s your turn to challenge someone else!

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