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Some of e livestock was eaten, but most of it was kept as breeding stock in the new colony. It was important to have a steady food source, as new supplies were many months away, so breeding the livestock was of paramount importance. There was one herd of government cattle that escaped - the next generation was found years later, in excellent condition, grazing in the grasslands some distance from the colony.
What else can I help you with?
Who took care of the livestock on the first fleet?
captain aurthor phillip
What provisions were on the First Fleet?
For a complete list of the supplies and provisions aboard the First Fleet, including livestock and tools, see the related link.
When did livestock start to be farmed in Australia?
Livestock arrived with the First Fleet in January 1788, and has been farmed since that time.
Why were there animals on the First Fleet?
On the First Fleet that arrived in Australia in 1788, some animals such as dogs were brought from Britain, but livestock was purchased from ports along the way. Some of the livestock was purchased for food to be used on the voyage (e.g. chickens), and other livestock was purchased to help build up herds of animals in the new colony which could then be used for food.
What was Australia called when the the first fleet happened?
New Holland.
Why did they bring livestock during the first fleet?
There was no livestock in Australia. In order to become a self-sufficient colony, the First Fleet needed to carry sheep, cattle, horses, pigs, goats and poultry, so that more of these animals could be bred to help meet the food needs of the new colony.
When the first fleet landed in canary island what happened?
they ate apples
What happened when the first fleet crossed the equator line?
Ot got hotter!
What happened on Jan 26th 1788?
the first fleet arrived in Port Jackson, Sydney
What happened when a convict died on the first fleet?
His body was disposed of overboard, as were any deaths at sea.
When did Strike Fleet happen?
Strike Fleet happened in 1987.
When did Fleet Defender happen?
Fleet Defender happened in 1994.
