Animal Trivia Quiz

by eddie Wed Aug 01, 2018 10:51 pm

Without gooooogling! Can you name these groups of animals?

Example: a group of fish is a school of fish.

Your first one:

A group of chickens.

by eddie Wed Aug 01, 2018 11:47 pm

No takers?

by veya_victaous Thu Aug 02, 2018 12:06 am

a flock of chickens Animal Trivia Quiz 2190311264

by eddie Thu Aug 02, 2018 12:08 am

Nope.

Hint: think of your eyes

by nicko Thu Aug 02, 2018 5:23 am

A cluck

by 'Wolfie Thu Aug 02, 2018 6:00 am

The first word I thought of was a "clutch" of chickens -- as that is the more common term most likely to be heard over here...

However, after eddie's additional clue, I suspect that the one she is after is "peep" -- an English term that is not too common around here, but occasionally turns up in crosswords..

As for veya's "flock" -- a term for any group of birds, that would be more applicable to the adult chooks (i.e. hens) in general.

by veya_victaous Thu Aug 02, 2018 6:29 am

well my other answer was a Rotisserie of Chickens Animal Trivia Quiz 3922118137

I've heard a 'Clutch of Chicks' but that's normally referring to baby birds

by 'Wolfie Thu Aug 02, 2018 6:39 am

In Australia and NZ, the term "chicken" refers to baby poultry/chooks/hens & roosters...

Once they reach five or six months, adult hens should be referred to as "chooks";
(Note that poultry for supermarkets these days are being 'hervested' at 8 to 12 weeks of age, where back in the 1970s it was more like 22 weeks; so technically a frozen supermarket chicken is still correctly a "chicken")..

Mistakenly referring to grown poultry as "chickens" is yet another example of Americanised crap-talk, showing the influence of American advertising and television shows -- along the same lines as non-Americans wrongly referring to toilets as "the bathroom", blokes as "bud", girls/women/sheilas as "babe, dame, chick", people as "you guys", calling a track a "trail", and so on.

by veya_victaous Thu Aug 02, 2018 7:34 am

by HoratioTarr Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:34 am

eddie wrote:Nope.

Hint: think of your eyes

A contact lens of chickens

by eddie Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:37 am

HoratioTarr wrote:
eddie wrote:Nope.

Hint: think of your eyes

A contact lens of chickens

You’re disqualified. Razz

by eddie Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:38 am

WhoseYourWolfie wrote:

The first word I thought of was a "clutch" of chickens -- as that is the more common term most likely to be heard over here...

However, after eddie's additional clue, I suspect that the one she is after is "peep" -- an English term that is not too common around here, but occasionally turns up in crosswords..

As for veya's "flock" -- a term for any group of birds, that would be more applicable to the adult chooks (i.e. hens) in general.

Wolf is correct! It is a Peep of chickens. cheers

Well done wolf.

by eddie Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:40 am

NEXT!

What is a group of rhinoceros, called?

by nicko Thu Aug 02, 2018 10:43 am

It's a "crash" !

by 'Wolfie Thu Aug 02, 2018 10:50 am

Or a "charge" ? (Or is that for buffalo ?).

First word I thought of was "herd" -- but that's more of a generic term that can be used for any&all grazing animals..

by eddie Thu Aug 02, 2018 3:31 pm

nicko wrote:It's a "crash" !

Well done Nicko! It is in fact, a crash of rhinoceroses.

by eddie Thu Aug 02, 2018 3:32 pm

Next one!

A group of turkeys....

by Syl Thu Aug 02, 2018 4:03 pm

A Gobble.

by nicko Thu Aug 02, 2018 4:16 pm

A flock ?

by 'Wolfie Thu Aug 02, 2018 4:48 pm

Sly's suggestion of a "gobble" of turkeys sounds good...

Like with a gaggle of geese..

by eddie Thu Aug 02, 2018 5:40 pm

Nope.

Clue: the roof of your house...

by Original Quill Thu Aug 02, 2018 5:42 pm

A rafter of turkeys.

Now, how about ducks?

by Syl Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:21 pm

WhoseYourWolfie wrote:

Sly's suggestion of a "gobble" of turkeys sounds good...

Like with a gaggle of geese..

Thanks Wetwipe....but I was joking. Rolling Eyes

by eddie Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:34 pm

I already know this. I’ll wait for someone else to guess Cool

by eddie Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:35 pm

Syl wrote:
WhoseYourWolfie wrote:

Sly's suggestion of a "gobble" of turkeys sounds good...

Like with a gaggle of geese..

Thanks Wetwipe....but I was joking.

To be fair, so was he? And also kind of agreeing with you?

by Syl Thu Aug 02, 2018 11:26 pm

eddie wrote:
Syl wrote:

Thanks Wetwipe....but I was joking.

To be fair, so was he? And also kind of agreeing with you?

And when he manages to spell my three letter name in the right order I might bother to get the joke. Twisted Evil

by 'Wolfie Fri Aug 03, 2018 7:26 am

Syl wrote:
WhoseYourWolfie wrote:

Sly's suggestion of a "gobble" of turkeys sounds good...

Like with a gaggle of geese..

Thanks Wetwipe....but I was joking.

This kind of fucking insulting and unnecessary odious shit from the braindead and dried up floptard troll Sly clearly demonstrates why I dislike the old harridan, and her racist and sexist fellow troll 'Horatio' so much...

Degenerate and xenophobic pieces of garbage that they are..

by nicko Fri Aug 03, 2018 10:12 am

Is he for real ? Shocked

by Eilzel Fri Aug 03, 2018 12:29 pm

WhoseYourWolfie wrote:
Syl wrote:
WhoseYourWolfie wrote:

Sly's suggestion of a "gobble" of turkeys sounds good...

Like with a gaggle of geese..

Thanks Wetwipe....but I was joking.

This kind of fucking insulting and unnecessary odious shit from the braindead and dried up floptard troll Sly clearly demonstrates why I dislike the old harridan, and her racist and sexist fellow troll 'Horatio' so much...

Degenerate and xenophobic pieces of garbage that they are..

Come on, wolf. You do have a habit of insulting both Syl and Horatio without good cause. And whether or not this time you spelt Syl as Sly intentionally or not, it is understandable why it might seem that way. All you had to do was explain.

And regardless, even if Syl was unjustified in calling you a wetwipe, there is such a thing as a proportionate response. Which your adjective and noun strewn post certainly wasn't.

Just, try, and be nicer to them. They might even be nice back Smile

by Original Quill Fri Aug 03, 2018 5:14 pm

How about ducks? Have you people forgotten the topic?

There are actually two names for ducks in a group...one for on water, and one for otherwise. The one I have in mind is on water. But either will do.

by 'Wolfie Fri Aug 03, 2018 6:22 pm

Original Quill wrote:
How about ducks? Have you people forgotten the topic?

There are actually two names for ducks in a group...one for on water, and one for otherwise. The one I have in mind is on water. But either will do.

A quackery of ducks... tongue

by Syl Fri Aug 03, 2018 6:22 pm

WhoseYourWolfie wrote:
Syl wrote:

Thanks Wetwipe....but I was joking.

This kind of fucking insulting and unnecessary odious shit from the braindead and dried up floptard troll Sly clearly demonstrates why I dislike the old harridan, and her racist and sexist fellow troll 'Horatio' so much...

Degenerate and xenophobic pieces of garbage that they are..

Go and have a lie down.....fool. Rolling Eyes

by Original Quill Fri Aug 03, 2018 6:24 pm

Syl wrote:
WhoseYourWolfie wrote:

This kind of fucking insulting and unnecessary odious shit from the braindead and dried up floptard troll Sly clearly demonstrates why I dislike the old harridan, and her racist and sexist fellow troll 'Horatio' so much...

Degenerate and xenophobic pieces of garbage that they are..
Go and have a lie down.....fool.

Syl, calm down. The topic is ducks... Razz

...ducks and ducks. I release you from the burden of responding to wolf.

What are ducks called in a group?

by Syl Fri Aug 03, 2018 6:28 pm

Original Quill wrote:
Syl wrote:
Go and have a lie down.....fool.

Syl, calm down. The topic is ducks... ...ducks and ducks. What are they called in a group?

Couldn't be calmer Quill....just arrived at the coast, mountains in the background, weather set to be glorious....and not a wetwipe in sight. Razz

Are they called quack quacks?

by Original Quill Fri Aug 03, 2018 6:39 pm

Syl wrote:
Original Quill wrote:

Syl, calm down. The topic is ducks... ...ducks and ducks. What are they called in a group?
Couldn't be calmer Quill....just arrived at the coast, mountains in the background, weather set to be glorious....and not a wetwipe in sight.

Are they called quack quacks?

Sounds beautiful. We have coast nearby, perhaps 10 miles. Very idyllic. But small, hilly roads, not meant for the commute.

Quack-quacks? No, those are shabby medical doctors. Razz

by Syl Fri Aug 03, 2018 6:42 pm

Original Quill wrote:
Syl wrote:
Couldn't be calmer Quill....just arrived at the coast, mountains in the background, weather set to be glorious....and not a wetwipe in sight.

Are they called quack quacks?

Sounds beautiful. We have coast nearby, perhaps 10 miles. Very idyllic. But small, hilly roads, not meant for the commute.

Quack-quacks? No, those are shabby medical doctors.

Lol.....we are in Snowdonia, Wales Quill......I think it's possibly one of the most beautiful places in the world.

by Original Quill Fri Aug 03, 2018 6:48 pm

Syl wrote:
Original Quill wrote:

Sounds beautiful. We have coast nearby, perhaps 10 miles. Very idyllic. But small, hilly roads, not meant for the commute.

Quack-quacks? No, those are shabby medical doctors.
Lol.....we are in Wales Quill......I think it's possibly one of the most beautiful places in the world.

I agree. I have visited there. Being an island Scot myself, from Mull, I am partial to the west coast. It has an aura like no where else in the world.

by nicko Fri Aug 03, 2018 6:55 pm

Ducks in the water--------a Raft,--Ducks in the air------a Flight !

by eddie Fri Aug 03, 2018 9:42 pm

It’s a “paddling of ducks”

Next!

A group of toads.

by nicko Fri Aug 03, 2018 10:13 pm

A knot of Toads !
A raft of Ducks or a paddling.

by eddie Fri Aug 03, 2018 10:42 pm

nicko wrote:A knot of Toads !
A raft of Ducks or a paddling.

It is a knot of toads! Did you google you little cheater? Animal Trivia Quiz 1069003512

by veya_victaous Sat Aug 04, 2018 2:18 am

A group of Kangaroos ?

by Original Quill Sat Aug 04, 2018 5:15 am

nicko wrote:A knot of Toads !
A raft of Ducks or a paddling.

Right the second post. A paddling of ducks is a group in the water. A raft of ducks is out of the water.

A group of owls is very English. What are they called?

by Original Quill Sat Aug 04, 2018 5:18 am

veya_victaous wrote:A group of Kangaroos ?

Just like rabbits, males are called bucks; females are called does. Together they are called a mob or a troop.

by nicko Sat Aug 04, 2018 6:02 am

A Parliament of Owls.
Ducks on water are called a "Raft!, a Raft is a type of Boat that floats on Water, Ducks on Water float, hence a "Raft".

by Original Quill Sat Aug 04, 2018 5:50 pm

nicko wrote:A Parliament of Owls.
Ducks on water are called a "Raft!, a Raft is a type of Boat that floats on Water, Ducks on Water float, hence a "Raft".

You are absolutely right about Owls.

As for duck, you think that "paddling" pertains to ducks on land??? I think you're reading too much into the cultural imagery leading up to these nicknames. You are using the first metaphor that comes to your mind.

Yes, "raft" can recall a barge on water, but that doesn't exactly describe ducks in numbers, which is what we are up to. "Raft" also means "countless", as in "loads" or "immeasurable" or "multitudinous". For my money, that better describes ducks, particularly in a flush, or in any flight.

by nicko Sat Aug 04, 2018 6:41 pm

Considering I'V been "Wildfowling" for 65 odd years I know what a raft of Duck is !

Tell me, what is a group of Geese on the ground called,
and what is a group of Geese flying called ?

by JulesV Sat Aug 04, 2018 7:20 pm

Guys, just wait till you get to crows! Best 'un! Cool

by nicko Sat Aug 04, 2018 7:38 pm

A murder !

by nicko Sat Aug 04, 2018 7:52 pm

Answer to my question, Geese on ground=-----Gaggle, Geese flying-------Skein.

Of course Quill, being American, will have a different answer !!

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