Farm Visit

Today was the annual farm visit

from our neighborhood preschool.

I had 62 children, 8 teachers and several parents visit!

They all got to meet the horse, hold a baby goat,

say hello to the rabbit, and pet a chicken.

I enjoy the visit so much every year.

The kids are adorable, full of smiles and love to see the animals.

They also make me laugh.......at myself.

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Like this year, when I was talking about chickens.

 I asked the kids, while holding a watermelon rind,

if they liked to eat watermelon.

They all answered, "Yes!".

Then I asked if chickens like to eat watermelon.

They didn't quite know what to say and just looked at me.

 I then told them that chickens love to peck at watermelon rind

and then I preceded to put some in the chicken yard.

A little while later I asked if there were any questions

and a cute 4 year old boy raised his hand and asked,

"Do chickens like to eat grass?"

Before I could answer the cute 4 year old girl sitting next to him

elbowed him in the side and said,

"Chickens eat watermelon, silly!"

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So this year I realized I may have to improve the information

I relate to the children about chickens.

Yes chickens eat grass and grain and bugs and lizards and vegetable and fruits.......including watermelon!

Until next year.....