- 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!