If you want your kids to get out of the house, get some dirt under their fingernails, and do some real work down on the farm then I have the answer.
Farm School at Laughing Buck Farm.
First, Chicken Chasing. This is vital to the survival of the chickens during the cold Colorado winters. Without having to run from the children they might freeze. Thanks kids!
My favorite little farmer.
Farmer Rosemary taught the kids about taking care of chickens too.
Chicken chasing done the young farmers were off to milk April, the very patient goat.
Every one got a turn, while April ate some oats.
Sweet April.
This milk can be made into soap or cheese but this bucket was destined for the chickens. Who knew that chickens like milk? The cat also sneaked a bit while the bucket was unattended.
Then off to the hay barn for some fun, popcorn and a story.
Some of the farmers helped put the horses out.
This big fella is a former racehorse named Mr. Cash.
Farmer Angela making sure things don't get out of hand in the hay barn.
And a baby goat. Who did poop in the middle of this love session. Now there's a lesson in farming.
We checked on the honey bees. All of the workers have formed a bee ball around the queen to keep her warm. I'm not sure that I would want to be in the middle of a bee ball.
Have I mentioned that it was cold and muddy? It was!
Then grooming and everyone got a pony ride. It was a fun day on the farm!
