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