Did you know lambs are born with tails?
Twins are the most common births, though singles and triplets occur. You will find two types of sheep at the fair, those bred for wool or meat. Make sure to ask your Moo U instructor why their fleece may appear dirty… here’s a clue – lanolin.



Here’s a tip about beef cattle.
It takes 3,000 cattle to supply the NFL with enough leather for a year’s supply of footballs. Beef is the number one source of protein, vitamin B12 and zinc to our diets!


Got milk?
They sure do. On average a dairy cow will produce approximately 12 gallons of milk a day. That’s 400 glasses! Another interesting question to think about – why are  all cows called “cattle,” but not all cattle are “cows”? Ask your guide to clarify.

 
Guess what – pigs don’t sweat!
Pigs are considered one of the smartest farm animals and fastest growing. Piglets will double their weight one week after birth.



Get over here kids!
Young goats are referred to as “kids,” just like we call our children kids. Goats reside on more farms and homes than any other farm animal in the world. Certain breeds produce the wool that makes cashmere sweaters.


Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
Broilers (chicken) and layers (egg) are the most common types of chickens. How many days does it take for one chicken to lay a dozen eggs? Ask your Moo U guide.


These animals can really turn heads!
Rabbits can see behind them without turning their heads. They have 10 toenails: four on each of the back feet, and five on each of the front. Some rabbits’ fur, known as angora, is up to seven times warmer than sheep’s wool.



 
 
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