A farm inspector was also an amateur ventriloquist and he liked to have fun when he visited a farm.
He asked Farmer Smith if it was OK if he talked to one of the horses. Farmer Smith replied, "Horses can't talk."
"Well, then, you won't mind if I ask him a few questions."
"No, I suppose not."
At this point, the inspector asked the horse how he was treated and threw his voice to have the horse reply, "Oh, I can't complain. The pasture is large and the hay and oats are good. I get enough exercise. When Farmer Smith does put me to work he never works me too hard and he makes sure I get combed afterward. It's a good life."
Farmer Smith's jaw dropped but before he could say anything the inspector asked if he could interview one of the cows. Farmer Smith wasn't up to talking yet but indicated that would be OK so the inspector asked the cow how it was treated. He threw his voice again and the cow said, "Oh, it's pretty good here. I get milked twice a day. The food is good and the pasture is good. There's plenty of water and shade for the hot days. It's a good life."
By this time Farmer Smith was completely unglued, but before he could find his voice the inspector asked if he could interview one of the sheep.
Farmer Smith said, "Now, inspector, you know how those sheep lie. You can't trust a thing they say."