Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about The Farm Experience

Do we have to wear a mask?

Our tours are outside, so we do not require our guests to wear a mask.  We encourage anyone who wants to wear a mask to do so 🙂

Will our guide wear a mask?

In order to ensure our animals can recognize us and hear our voice clearly, the guide(s) will not wear a mask. 

What is The Farm Experience?
The Farm Experience is a place where you can go to learn about and interact with farm animals. Our tagline is “No Fences” which means you get to experience the animals the same way we do without a fence between you and the animal! For More info or to plan a visit click on our BOOK NOW tab.
What is a private Tour?

Tours are for up to 10 people, because it is private, you are able to customize the tour and make sure you get the experience that you want!

What animals do you have on the farm?

Horses, Cows, Goats, a mini Pony, Geese, Ducks, Turkeys, Chickens, and our cat (Pepsi) might even pay a visit 🙂

Do you sell any products?

Great question!  We actually started a new business, Soapy Goat Skincare.  We use the raw goat milk we get on the farm to make high quality goat milk soap and have expanded to making hand poured soy wax candles, lip balm, lotions, and bath bombs!  Visit us over at SoapyGoatSkincare.com

What activities will we be able to choose from for our tour?

• Milk a cow or goat by hand (guide will determine whether it will be a cow or goat)
• Bottle feed a baby cow or goat (based on availability and only on 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM Tours)
• Cuddle with a cow
• Hug a horse
• Play with goats (Goat Giggles)
• Wash a horse
• Wash a cow
• Wash a goat
• Groom a horse
• Ride a horse (Weight Limit 150 lbs)
• Hold a Bunny
• Hold a chicken
• Check the chicken coop for fresh eggs

What should I wear?

• Closed toe shoes appropriate for a farm – NO Exceptions
• Comfortable clothes appropriate for a farm
• No hanging jewelry (so our goats aren’t tempted to nibble on it, they like shiney things)
• Sunscreen to protect your skin from the Florida sun

What do I need to bring?

• Signed liability waiver needs to be completed before you come, If this is not completed before you arrive it will take away time from the tour.

• Water or sports drink

 

Questions about our Animals

Do you sell animals?

Yes we do!  We sell registered Brown Swiss calves and registered dairy goats.

We also hatch chicks periodically throughout the year, we have Silkies, Copper Marans, Olive Eggers, and several other breeds.  Feel free to call us if you are interested!

Why are dairy cows skinny?

The short answer is genetics. We raise registered Brown Swiss dairy cows, and just like all dairy cows they have been bred over time to produce more milk. As a result, their bodies are very efficient at converting the food and water they consume into milk.  Conversely beef cows have been bread over time to convert what they eat into muscle and fat.  That is why dairy cows are skinnier than beef cows.

What do you do with all the milk?

Great question!  We actually started a new business, Soapy Goat Skincare.  We use the raw goat milk we get on the farm to make high quality goat milk soap and have expanded to making hand poured soy wax candles, lip balm, lotions, and bath bombs!  Visit us over at SoapyGoatSkincare.com