Grisham Farms Tour

Bearded Dragon

Chinchilla

Ferret

Hairless Rat!



Abigail and Penny the Potbelly Pig

We took a little break from our studies today and headed north to Grisham Farms. It is a family owned farm and petting zoo. In the barn tour the kids petted and learned about hedgehogs, sugar gliders, a bearded dragon, a leopard gecko, a ball python, doves, bunnies, Russian chinchillas, hairless rats, tarantulas, and more.

Outside the kids learned the difference between the wooly sheep, the Painted Desert sheep, and the dorper sheep. Abigail fell in love with a Potbelly pig named Penny. There were plenty of goats, miniature horses, full size horses and cows to visit.

Many of our homeschool friends join co-ops where the meet together for a specific class or specialized study. We have always enjoyed our field trips instead. We can take a break from our work, and check out something new. A lot of times these field trips mean school starts very early in the morning or it requires the kids to bring their lap tops in the car as we drive to a field trip. And sometimes, too many outings in one week mean they have to complete their studies on the weekend. But for the most part they are a great enrichment to our learning, and an excellent motivator to complete their work so we can play!

God said to Solomon,
“Since this is your heart’s desire and
you have not asked for wealth, possessions or honor,
nor for the death of your enemies,
and since you have not asked for a long life
but for wisdom and knowledge to govern my people
over whom I have made you king,
¹² therefore wisdom and knowledge will be given you.

2 Chronicles 1:11-12

Grisham Farms Visit

With school in full swing so are the field trips and the wonderful hands on learning experiences.  Today we headed out to Grisham Farms in McKinney. The family is a small family owned farm that rescues animals.  The owner Ms. Stephanie is a certified special education teacher with 24 years teaching experience.  The farm was originally opened 9 years ago for the purpose of giving kids with special needs access to the animals. She takes the kids on a tour of the farm, giving them details about the animals and quizzing the kids as they go.  

The farm has a lot of animals the kids can pet and feed including: alpaca, Ball Python snake, Bearded dragon, bunnies, chickens, cows, donkeys, ducks, emu, geese, giant tortoises, goats, guinea pigs, hedgehog, llamas, miniature horses, ostriches, pigs, and sheep.  My favorite was the alpaca because of his sweet face and buck teeth as he ate out of my hand.  Abigail of course, had a special bond with the pigs, particularly the potbelly pig named Petunia. 

Click HERE to see the pictures from our 2011 visit. 

The righteous care for the needs of their animals

Proverbs 12:10