riddle

a farmer is traveling to the market with his chicken, dog and grain. he comes to a river with a boat that will only fit him and one item. if he leaves the dog and chicken together the dog will eat the chicken and if he leaves the chicken and grain together the chicken will eat the grain. How can he get every thing across?

Originally posted by wildlifegirl
a farmer is traveling to the market with his chicken, dog and grain. he comes to a river with a boat that will only fit him and one item. if he leaves the dog and chicken together the dog will eat the chicken and if he leaves the chicken and grain together the chicken will eat the grain. How can he get every thing across?

Takes the chicken to the other side.
Comes back alone.
Takes the dog to the other side.
Comes back with the chicken.
Takes the grain to the other side.
Comes back alone.
Takes chicken to the other side.

yep, i didnt think anyone would get it that quick

It's a pretty old riddle, but I've heard it with cheese, a mouse and a cat.

I have heard it with a chicken, a bag of seed, and a cat. Just by coincidence I decided to post the same riddle not knowing you just had.

i heard it with a dog,cat and mouse