Lockshore Dairy Farm

Mr. Hop and Mrs. Ryder's classes had a wonderful time visiting the dairy farm today.  We learned so much about the process of getting milk from the cow to the grocery stores.  We learned about what the cows eat (quite a sophisticated diet with just the right amount of grains, proteins, syrups, etc.). We got to see a cow give birth to a baby calf... a bouncing 94 lb. baby! Cows carry their babies for 9 months just like we humans.  We got to see the cows living quarters, where they get milked three times a day and feed the baby calves milk.  It was a perfect day to take a trip to the farm. Apparently, we all smelled very bad when we came back to the school... LOL :)