Friday, June 18, 2010
Friday
Playing freeze tag with the goats!!! Riding the buck board (a.k.a horse wagon) I got to drive!!!! Just got done milking!!! I had to clean out a bee hive!! no bees though yay! just made pizza!! ate it yum!!! About to get our soap! P.S I will try to upload more pictures later.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Thursday. A very messy day!
Soon we will play freeze tag with the baby goats. If you get hit by a goat frezee!! LOL!! goats will chase us Yay!!
Just now I ran all the way to the barn to milk my goat Twix, in the poring rain, then on the way back to avoid rain we took a detour and got our feet and ankles stuck in a giant mud pile. Ha ha really fun. NOT actually I enjoyed it but got soaked!!! Picking up sticks while getting chased and attacked by Liberty!!! Filling goat bottles and putting on the nipples, really hard and MESSY!!! To add to the fact of the goat milking, we fell, got attacked by goats, and hit a tree which the water fell from and hit us!!!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Today
Soon I'm gonna make lip balm from honey bees!!! its been a long busy day and Ive had alot of fun....! earlier today we went across the street to look at a garden. who new that without 8 different types of bees on some plants the plant wont grow good.!.! And we got to see a small bee farm!!! weird!! no one found the queen bee though!!! We even made ice cream.... cant wait to eat it tomorrow!
Tuesday at the farm
We had to go to the llama paster to clea up the poop! It did not smell good!... I got to brush and get the dirt off Patches a really cute horse! Getting ready to ride Bella... she is a beutifal horse!
Monday, June 14, 2010
ICE CREAM
**Note from SonRidge**
Some requests for ice cream was made to the snack shack so we will be having various types.
Some requests for ice cream was made to the snack shack so we will be having various types.
Feeding the baby goats
The baby goats are so cute... my baby goats name is Nasuada. She is small and brown, and
really likes milk. It was really fun feeding the goats. I cant wait to feed them tomarrow.!.!
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Dairy Goat Parts
**Written by SonRidge**
Test your knowledge on Dairy goats:
http://www.goats4h.com/Java/GoatPartsTest.html
Play the game a couple times, just make sure not to get "too" many honks :)
See you guys tomorrow!
Test your knowledge on Dairy goats:
http://www.goats4h.com/Java/GoatPartsTest.html
Play the game a couple times, just make sure not to get "too" many honks :)
See you guys tomorrow!
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Farm Camp Info
**Written by SonRidge Farm**
SonRidge Farm Day Camp
2010
Prior to camp check your BLOG for any updates.
This is a working farm. No flip-flops, sandals, or open-toes shoes of any kind are permitted at camp. Shoes with heels are not appropriate. Cloth or mesh shoes are discouraged as there will be work around water troughs and possibly mud. Mud boots are ideal.
You will need to bring a pair of work gloves each day. There are black widows in this area.
Apply sunscreen before arriving at the farm. You may bring sunscreen (labeled with your name) to reapply late morning. Each day will consist of much work outdoors in the sun. A hat/cap (labeled with your name) is advisable.
You are encouraged to bring an emergency bag with a change of clothes including undergarments, socks, and shoes. Include a plastic grocery bag for wet or soiled clothes. There are many instances where a mishap, completely out of your control, could constitute a desire to change into fresh clothes.
Remember to bring your bag lunch (labeled with your name) each day with at least 2 drinks( also labeled with your name). The drinks will be kept in a refrigerator. Be careful that you only take YOUR drink or food labeled with YOUR name. While water is sufficient, we advise at least one drink be a juice or electrolyte type drink. Snack bars (labeled with your name) are a good idea.
There will be opportunity to taste cheese, butter, and ice cream. If there are any food allergies/intolerances (esp. to dairy or eggs) please advise the 4-H agent AND the farm workers.
The schedule of activities each day is subject to change according to the weather. Be aware of the weather forecast and come dressed prepared to work in light rain.
You will be updating your blog daily at camp. You will choose photos to add each day. While you are allowed to bring a camera (labeled with your name) be advised that we will be taking many photos throughout each day, of each participant. Each camper will take home a CD of ALL photos we take the entire week. Families are welcomed and encouraged to bring cameras on Family Day.
You are part of a team; you and your partner(s) are assigned to one specific dairy goat, and one specific kid (baby goat), for the entire week. Remember what team you’re on and who your partner is. For many activities you will be assigned according to your team number.
While the beekeeping lesson does NOT involve actual contact with the bees, please be informed that there are many stinging/biting insects about this time of year.
SonRidge Farm
246 Wright Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704)734-0809 mail AT SonRidgeFarm DOT com
SonRidge Farm Day Camp
2010
Prior to camp check your BLOG for any updates.
This is a working farm. No flip-flops, sandals, or open-toes shoes of any kind are permitted at camp. Shoes with heels are not appropriate. Cloth or mesh shoes are discouraged as there will be work around water troughs and possibly mud. Mud boots are ideal.
You will need to bring a pair of work gloves each day. There are black widows in this area.
Apply sunscreen before arriving at the farm. You may bring sunscreen (labeled with your name) to reapply late morning. Each day will consist of much work outdoors in the sun. A hat/cap (labeled with your name) is advisable.
You are encouraged to bring an emergency bag with a change of clothes including undergarments, socks, and shoes. Include a plastic grocery bag for wet or soiled clothes. There are many instances where a mishap, completely out of your control, could constitute a desire to change into fresh clothes.
Remember to bring your bag lunch (labeled with your name) each day with at least 2 drinks( also labeled with your name). The drinks will be kept in a refrigerator. Be careful that you only take YOUR drink or food labeled with YOUR name. While water is sufficient, we advise at least one drink be a juice or electrolyte type drink. Snack bars (labeled with your name) are a good idea.
There will be opportunity to taste cheese, butter, and ice cream. If there are any food allergies/intolerances (esp. to dairy or eggs) please advise the 4-H agent AND the farm workers.
The schedule of activities each day is subject to change according to the weather. Be aware of the weather forecast and come dressed prepared to work in light rain.
You will be updating your blog daily at camp. You will choose photos to add each day. While you are allowed to bring a camera (labeled with your name) be advised that we will be taking many photos throughout each day, of each participant. Each camper will take home a CD of ALL photos we take the entire week. Families are welcomed and encouraged to bring cameras on Family Day.
You are part of a team; you and your partner(s) are assigned to one specific dairy goat, and one specific kid (baby goat), for the entire week. Remember what team you’re on and who your partner is. For many activities you will be assigned according to your team number.
While the beekeeping lesson does NOT involve actual contact with the bees, please be informed that there are many stinging/biting insects about this time of year.
SonRidge Farm
246 Wright Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704)734-0809 mail AT SonRidgeFarm DOT com
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
SonRidge Snack Shack
**Note from SonRidge**
For your convenience the SonRidge Snack Shack will be open 3 separate times each day of farm camp, and also be open on each Family Day. On Family Days the Farm Store will be located near the purple Snack Shack.
At farm camp items will range from $0.25 - $1.00 (with the exception of Gatorade at $1.50 - and color changing cups (with the farm logo) at $2.50)
Selection includes:
Cold drinks, 100% juice boxes, sodas, and Gatorade.
Crackers, snack bars, chilled candy bars, popsicles, and ice cream.
On Family Days additional food items, homemade from our farm products, may be available. The costs will vary and may range from $0.25-$5.00
For your convenience the SonRidge Snack Shack will be open 3 separate times each day of farm camp, and also be open on each Family Day. On Family Days the Farm Store will be located near the purple Snack Shack.
At farm camp items will range from $0.25 - $1.00 (with the exception of Gatorade at $1.50 - and color changing cups (with the farm logo) at $2.50)
Selection includes:
Cold drinks, 100% juice boxes, sodas, and Gatorade.
Crackers, snack bars, chilled candy bars, popsicles, and ice cream.
On Family Days additional food items, homemade from our farm products, may be available. The costs will vary and may range from $0.25-$5.00
Please make sure to bring a couple dollars if you are interested in pur
chasing some snacks.
Monday, June 7, 2010
SonRidge Farm
I will be attending a 4-H Farm Camp in June.
While there I will learn things from tacking up and riding a horse...
to learning about shearing and even processing Angora Goat Fiber.
I will also be assigned a dairy goat; which I will be responsible for milking, feeding, everyday care & even learn how to show her.
I will learn how to make blacksmith items in a forge
While there I will learn things from tacking up and riding a horse...
to learning about shearing and even processing Angora Goat Fiber.
I will also be assigned a dairy goat; which I will be responsible for milking, feeding, everyday care & even learn how to show her.
I will learn how to make blacksmith items in a forge
and even make cheese, butter, and ice cream. I'll learn about bees and get to make my own beeswax lip balm.
I'm going to have so much fun that I can't wait for the week to start. I will even be keeping my own blog of the week and updating it each day. Please follow my blog so you can see all the things I'm doing and learning. We can even come to family day on the farm...for free! I know that I'll want to introduce all my family to each of the animals on the farm.
Family Days on the Farm
Saturday June 19 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Saturday July 10 8:00 – 10:00 am
Sunday August 23 5:00 – 7:00pm
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