We got to go into the goat pin. They boys enjoyed petting the goats and learning about what they eat.
Then we went to see the chicks. All of the kids got to hold a chick. My niece Kylie was the unlucky one who got pooped on.
The most interesting part of our visit was seeing a sheep get sheared. The farmer told us all about the wool and the different ways farmers used to shear the sheep. His father used to use hand shears that looked like big scissors. Now they use electric shears that makes the job much quicker. He also explained that the sheep have lanolin in their wool. The farmer said his wife loves to hold his hand after he has sheared sheep because they are so soft.
What a great day !! I can't wait to go do stuff like that w/ Noah. He LOVES being outdoors and doesn't seem to be afraid of animals :)
ReplyDeletePS. that is so cute about his wife loving to hold his hands after he's done :)