Feed the Goat Trivia Quiz

Answer: Chicken

Developed in Massachusetts during the late 1800s, the Rhode Island red is a cross between the Italian leghorn and various Oriental birds, such as the Malay. The state bird of Rhode Island, it is a dual-purpose bird i.e. it provides both eggs and meat, though, nowadays, it is grown, predominantly, for its egg laying abilities.

Answer: Chicken

The leghorn of Livorno, originated in the Tuscany region of Italy. Predominantly used as layers, the breed was introduced into North America in 1828 and, from there, made its way across the Atlantic to Great Britain by 1870. The birds, which come in three colours, black, white and brown, were initially called "Italians" in the United States.

The origin of the term "leghorn" is open to conjecture, but the popular theory is that it represents an anglicized version of the port of Livorno, where the breed originated.

Answer: Chicken

As the name implies, the Australorp has its origins in Australia and, whilst it is a dual-purpose bird, it is prized for its egg laying abilities. The bird achieved world renown after breaking numerous world records in the 1920s. A single bird from this breed can lay up to 300 eggs in a year.

Answer: Goat

Originating from New Zealand, Kiko is a goat farmed primarily for its meat. It is rather appropriate then that its name is derived from the Māori word for meat. The breed was developed by the New Zealand couple, Garrick and Anne Batten, who cross-bred the Saanen and Toggenburg breeds with the local feral goats to create a hybrid that could mature quickly while being able to survive the harsh conditions of the country's hillsides.

Answer: Goat

Developed in the Toggenburg region of Switzerland, this breed is a medium sized goat that is prized as a highly productive dairy goat, providing a milk yield of 740 kilograms per lactation as a minimum. The breed is so well sought after that it can now be found in over 50 countries across five continents.

Answer: Goat

In 1936 H.O. Pence imported five chamois coloured goats from the Oberhasli district in Switzerland to establish the American range of Oberhasli goats. The females (does) of the breed are medium sized goats that have proven to be reliable dairy producers, while the bucks, thanks to their surefootedness and their strength, are utilized as pack animals.

Answer: Bees

The Carniolan bee has a gentle temperament which makes them ideal for apiarists. They're also early builders, which means they can work with the early spring blooms and, as a consequence, are able to build a much larger population by the time the summer months arrive.

Whilst this is a boon for beekeepers it can also present the danger of creating swarms. The risk with swarming is that it opens up the colony to a range of viruses, significantly shortening the lives of the bees.

Answer: Bees

The mellifera or, more appropriately, apis mellifera, is commonly known as the Western honey bee, the most common bee in the world. This was one of the first insects to be domesticated and, as a consequence, is the primary bee utilized by apiarists for both honey production and pollination.

Answer: Bees

Apis cerana, also known as the Asiatic or Eastern honey bee is native to the south east and eastern parts of Asia. It works well alongside its sister species, Apis koschevnikov, and has the ability to form nests with multiple combs and very small entry points. The latter is a wonderful defense measure for the hive.

Answer: Pig

Durocs are an American breed of pig that is large of frame and has a range of colours, from a dark red-brown to a softer golden colour. That said, the dominant colouring is red. The modern breed is said to have been developed around the 1850s, utilizing crossings of the Red Jersey and the New Zealand durocs.

Answer: Pig

Named for its distinctively coloured tassel, the Red wattle hog is a domestic breed that originated in the United States. On average, they grow to weigh between 800 and 1,000 pounds and are ideal for extensive management programmes. This is due to their ability to grow rapidly, forage well and to having a strong resistance to most diseases.

Answer: Pig

This Saddleback range was created in 1967 by the merging of the Essex and Wessex saddlebacks. It is a large pig that has a deep body that is black in colour with white bands around its withers, shoulders and front legs. The pig is hardy and suitable for extensive management, and is farmed for both its pork and bacon.