Edendale young farmers

 
When:
April 6, 2017 @ 09:00 – 12:00
2017-04-06T09:00:00+10:00
2017-04-06T12:00:00+10:00
Where:
Edendale
30 Gastons Road
Eltham VIC 3095
Australia
Cost:
$30
Contact:
Edendale
9433 3711

A small group of children, 9- to 12-years-old, will have the opportunity to help Edendale’s farmers with the morning animal chores and experience what it is like to be a farmer. They will get up close to many of the farm animals and help in the daily care and feeding of these animals. The children will join in with a range of activities, including:

  • Letting out and feeding the poultry, collecting eggs and cleaning waterers.
  • Feeding the baby chicks.
  • Goat milking demonstration and feeding the goats.
  • Pony poo pickup and feeding the worm farms.
  • Hay feeding sheep, lambs, and Taffy the Jersey calf.
  • Handling the guinea pigs and cleaning their cages.

The children will need to come dressed in suitable clothing including long pants and solid footwear such as an old pair of joggers. A hat, raincoat, sunscreen and water bottle will also be required. A light morning tea will be provided.

The children should understand that they are not here to play with the animals but are participating in important farm chores.