Homesteading with Animals – 6-Week Class Series at Violette Hill Hay Farm
Starts Friday May 23rd – Class times 9am-11am or 11am-1pm
$25 per class • All ages welcome • Drop-ins welcome anytime!
Purchase the whole 6-week course for $120

Come spend your Saturdays learning hands-on homesteading skills with our amazing farm animals! Whether you join us for all 6 weeks or just drop in for one, each class is packed with fun, learning, and animal time.

Class Schedule:
Week 1 – Meet the Animals
Get to know our chickens, goats, rabbits, ducks, and more! Learn what each animal needs and how they help around the homestead.
Activity: Animal scavenger hunt + feeding time.

Week 2 – Chicken Basics
From chicks to eggs — learn how to care for chickens, gather eggs, and clean a coop!
Activity: Collect eggs and help us check the nesting boxes.

Week 3 – Rabbit Care & Responsibility
They’re soft, sweet, and great homestead animals! Learn about feeding, grooming, and how to safely handle rabbits.
Activity: Groom and feed the rabbits + learn how to clean their hutch.

Week 4 – Goats & Ducks
Goats give milk, ducks lay eggs, and both are full of personality!
Activity: Feed the goats, meet our ducks, and compare duck vs. chicken eggs.

Week 5 – Compost & Manure Magic
Turn waste into garden gold! Learn how animal manure is safely composted to feed your soil.
Activity: Help start a compost pile and learn how to build your own at home.

Week 6 – Safety, Farm Products & Celebration!
Let’s wrap it up with farm safety tips and fun ways animals help produce goods like soap, fiber, and more!
Activity: egg carton art and share your favorite animal from the class.

Come to one class or come to all — drop-ins are always welcome!
Violette Hill Hay Farm – Mount Dora, FL
Family-friendly and hands-on – perfect for kids and adults alike!

Camp Schedule – June 2 to June 6

Here’s what a typical day at camp looks like:

9:00 - 9:30 Check-in and Introduction

9:30 - 10:30 Morning Chores and Animal Care

11:30 - 12:00 Lunch/Snack Time

12:00 - 12:30 Craft or Activity Time

1:30 - 2:00 Storytelling (inside)

2:00 to Pickup Indoor Play Time

Each day includes special activities:

Monday, June 2

10:30 - 11:00 Animal Care Lesson: Dairy Cows

11:00 - 11:30 Making Butter

12:30 - 1:00 Bunny Holding Time

1:00 - 2:00 Water Game (Hot Potato with Water Balloons)

Tuesday, June 3

10:30 - 11:00 Scottish Highland Lessons (inside)

11:00 - 11:30 Wash and Groom Cows

12:30 - 1:00 Art Lesson (inside)

1:00 - 2:00 Water Games and Musical Chairs – Barnyard Style

Wednesday, June 4

10:30 - 11:00 Horsemanship Lesson (Grooming, Saddling, Bridling, Walking)

11:00 - 11:30 Blacksmith Demonstration

12:30 - 1:00 Obstacle Course

1:00 - 1:30 Wash Horse

Thursday, June 5

10:30 - 11:00 Pig Lesson

11:00 - 11:30 Build a Pig Shelter and Water Hole

12:30 - 1:00 Water Bottle Bingo

1:00 - 1:30 Treasure Hunt

Friday, June 6

10:30 - 11:00 Goat & Milking Lesson

11:00 - 11:30 Make Ice Cream

12:30 - 1:00 Obstacle Course with Goats

1:00 - 1:30 Wash Goats

We can’t wait to see your campers for a fun-filled week on the farm!

Homesteading with Animals – 6-Week Class Series at Violette Hill Hay Farm
Starts Friday May 23rd – Class times 9am-11am or 11am-1pm
$25 per class • All ages welcome • Drop-ins welcome anytime!
Purchase the whole 6-week course for $120

Come spend your Saturdays learning hands-on homesteading skills with our amazing farm animals! Whether you join us for all 6 weeks or just drop in for one, each class is packed with fun, learning, and animal time.

Class Schedule:
Week 1 – Meet the Animals
Get to know our chickens, goats, rabbits, ducks, and more! Learn what each animal needs and how they help around the homestead.
Activity: Animal scavenger hunt + feeding time.

Week 2 – Chicken Basics
From chicks to eggs — learn how to care for chickens, gather eggs, and clean a coop!
Activity: Collect eggs and help us check the nesting boxes.

Week 3 – Rabbit Care & Responsibility
They’re soft, sweet, and great homestead animals! Learn about feeding, grooming, and how to safely handle rabbits.
Activity: Groom and feed the rabbits + learn how to clean their hutch.

Week 4 – Goats & Ducks
Goats give milk, ducks lay eggs, and both are full of personality!
Activity: Feed the goats, meet our ducks, and compare duck vs. chicken eggs.

Week 5 – Compost & Manure Magic
Turn waste into garden gold! Learn how animal manure is safely composted to feed your soil.
Activity: Help start a compost pile and learn how to build your own at home.

Week 6 – Safety, Farm Products & Celebration!
Let’s wrap it up with farm safety tips and fun ways animals help produce goods like soap, fiber, and more!
Activity: egg carton art and share your favorite animal from the class.

Come to one class or come to all — drop-ins are always welcome!
Violette Hill Hay Farm – Mount Dora, FL
Family-friendly and hands-on – perfect for kids and adults alike!

Thursdays:11 AM - 1 PM
Wednsday: 10AM - 12PM

What You’ll Learn:
Daily Care & Disease Prevention
Livestock Identification & Record Keeping
Observation & Health Monitoring
Deworming & Parasite Control
Proper Animal Handling & Restraints
Medication Administration & First Aid
Nutrition & Feeding Practices
Emergency Response & Care
Animal Welfare & Ethical Treatment
Understanding Farm Profitability

Camp Schedule – June 2 to June 6

Here’s what a typical day at camp looks like:

9:00 - 9:30 Check-in and Introduction

9:30 - 10:30 Morning Chores and Animal Care

11:30 - 12:00 Lunch/Snack Time

12:00 - 12:30 Craft or Activity Time

1:30 - 2:00 Storytelling (inside)

2:00 to Pickup Indoor Play Time

Each day includes special activities:

Monday, June 2

10:30 - 11:00 Animal Care Lesson: Dairy Cows

11:00 - 11:30 Making Butter

12:30 - 1:00 Bunny Holding Time

1:00 - 2:00 Water Game (Hot Potato with Water Balloons)

Tuesday, June 3

10:30 - 11:00 Scottish Highland Lessons (inside)

11:00 - 11:30 Wash and Groom Cows

12:30 - 1:00 Art Lesson (inside)

1:00 - 2:00 Water Games and Musical Chairs – Barnyard Style

Wednesday, June 4

10:30 - 11:00 Horsemanship Lesson (Grooming, Saddling, Bridling, Walking)

11:00 - 11:30 Blacksmith Demonstration

12:30 - 1:00 Obstacle Course

1:00 - 1:30 Wash Horse

Thursday, June 5

10:30 - 11:00 Pig Lesson

11:00 - 11:30 Build a Pig Shelter and Water Hole

12:30 - 1:00 Water Bottle Bingo

1:00 - 1:30 Treasure Hunt

Friday, June 6

10:30 - 11:00 Goat & Milking Lesson

11:00 - 11:30 Make Ice Cream

12:30 - 1:00 Obstacle Course with Goats

1:00 - 1:30 Wash Goats

We can’t wait to see your campers for a fun-filled week on the farm!

Thursdays:11 AM - 1 PM
Wednsday: 10AM - 12PM

What You’ll Learn:
Daily Care & Disease Prevention
Livestock Identification & Record Keeping
Observation & Health Monitoring
Deworming & Parasite Control
Proper Animal Handling & Restraints
Medication Administration & First Aid
Nutrition & Feeding Practices
Emergency Response & Care
Animal Welfare & Ethical Treatment
Understanding Farm Profitability

Camp Schedule

Here’s what a typical day at camp looks like:

9:00 - 9:30 Check-in and Introduction

9:30 - 10:30 Morning Chores and Animal Care

11:30 - 12:00 Lunch/Snack Time

12:00 - 12:30 Craft or Activity Time

1:30 - 2:00 Storytelling (inside)

2:00 to Pickup Indoor Play Time

Each day includes special activities

Camp Schedule

Here’s what a typical day at camp looks like:

9:00 - 9:30 Check-in and Introduction

9:30 - 10:30 Morning Chores and Animal Care

11:30 - 12:00 Lunch/Snack Time

12:00 - 12:30 Craft or Activity Time

1:30 - 2:00 Storytelling (inside)

2:00 to Pickup Indoor Play Time

Each day includes special activities

We can’t wait to see your campers for a fun-filled week on the farm!

Camp Schedule –

Here’s what a typical day at camp looks like:

9:00 - 9:30 Check-in and Introduction

9:30 - 10:30 Morning Chores and Animal Care

11:30 - 12:00 Lunch/Snack Time

12:00 - 12:30 Craft or Activity Time

1:30 - 2:00 Storytelling (inside)

2:00 to Pickup Indoor Play Time

Each day includes special activities

We can’t wait to see your campers for a fun-filled week on the farm!

Homesteading with Animals – 6-Week Class Series at Violette Hill Hay Farm
Starts Friday May 23rd – Class times 9am-11am or 11am-1pm
$25 per class • All ages welcome • Drop-ins welcome anytime!
Purchase the whole 6-week course for $120

Come spend your Saturdays learning hands-on homesteading skills with our amazing farm animals! Whether you join us for all 6 weeks or just drop in for one, each class is packed with fun, learning, and animal time.

Class Schedule:
Week 1 – Meet the Animals
Get to know our chickens, goats, rabbits, ducks, and more! Learn what each animal needs and how they help around the homestead.
Activity: Animal scavenger hunt + feeding time.

Week 2 – Chicken Basics
From chicks to eggs — learn how to care for chickens, gather eggs, and clean a coop!
Activity: Collect eggs and help us check the nesting boxes.

Week 3 – Rabbit Care & Responsibility
They’re soft, sweet, and great homestead animals! Learn about feeding, grooming, and how to safely handle rabbits.
Activity: Groom and feed the rabbits + learn how to clean their hutch.

Week 4 – Goats & Ducks
Goats give milk, ducks lay eggs, and both are full of personality!
Activity: Feed the goats, meet our ducks, and compare duck vs. chicken eggs.

Week 5 – Compost & Manure Magic
Turn waste into garden gold! Learn how animal manure is safely composted to feed your soil.
Activity: Help start a compost pile and learn how to build your own at home.

Week 6 – Safety, Farm Products & Celebration!
Let’s wrap it up with farm safety tips and fun ways animals help produce goods like soap, fiber, and more!
Activity: egg carton art and share your favorite animal from the class.

Come to one class or come to all — drop-ins are always welcome!
Violette Hill Hay Farm – Mount Dora, FL
Family-friendly and hands-on – perfect for kids and adults alike!

Camp Schedule – June 2 to June 6

Here’s what a typical day at camp looks like:

9:00 - 9:30 Check-in and Introduction

9:30 - 10:30 Morning Chores and Animal Care

11:30 - 12:00 Lunch/Snack Time

12:00 - 12:30 Craft or Activity Time

1:30 - 2:00 Storytelling (inside)

2:00 to Pickup Indoor Play Time

Each day includes special activities:

Monday, June 2

10:30 - 11:00 Animal Care Lesson: Dairy Cows

11:00 - 11:30 Making Butter

12:30 - 1:00 Bunny Holding Time

1:00 - 2:00 Water Game (Hot Potato with Water Balloons)

Tuesday, June 3

10:30 - 11:00 Scottish Highland Lessons (inside)

11:00 - 11:30 Wash and Groom Cows

12:30 - 1:00 Art Lesson (inside)

1:00 - 2:00 Water Games and Musical Chairs – Barnyard Style

Wednesday, June 4

10:30 - 11:00 Horsemanship Lesson (Grooming, Saddling, Bridling, Walking)

11:00 - 11:30 Blacksmith Demonstration

12:30 - 1:00 Obstacle Course

1:00 - 1:30 Wash Horse

Thursday, June 5

10:30 - 11:00 Pig Lesson

11:00 - 11:30 Build a Pig Shelter and Water Hole

12:30 - 1:00 Water Bottle Bingo

1:00 - 1:30 Treasure Hunt

Friday, June 6

10:30 - 11:00 Goat & Milking Lesson

11:00 - 11:30 Make Ice Cream

12:30 - 1:00 Obstacle Course with Goats

1:00 - 1:30 Wash Goats

We can’t wait to see your campers for a fun-filled week on the farm!

Homesteading with Animals – 6-Week Class Series at Violette Hill Hay Farm
Starts Friday May 23rd – Class times 9am-11am or 11am-1pm
$25 per class • All ages welcome • Drop-ins welcome anytime!
Purchase the whole 6-week course for $120

Come spend your Saturdays learning hands-on homesteading skills with our amazing farm animals! Whether you join us for all 6 weeks or just drop in for one, each class is packed with fun, learning, and animal time.

Class Schedule:
Week 1 – Meet the Animals
Get to know our chickens, goats, rabbits, ducks, and more! Learn what each animal needs and how they help around the homestead.
Activity: Animal scavenger hunt + feeding time.

Week 2 – Chicken Basics
From chicks to eggs — learn how to care for chickens, gather eggs, and clean a coop!
Activity: Collect eggs and help us check the nesting boxes.

Week 3 – Rabbit Care & Responsibility
They’re soft, sweet, and great homestead animals! Learn about feeding, grooming, and how to safely handle rabbits.
Activity: Groom and feed the rabbits + learn how to clean their hutch.

Week 4 – Goats & Ducks
Goats give milk, ducks lay eggs, and both are full of personality!
Activity: Feed the goats, meet our ducks, and compare duck vs. chicken eggs.

Week 5 – Compost & Manure Magic
Turn waste into garden gold! Learn how animal manure is safely composted to feed your soil.
Activity: Help start a compost pile and learn how to build your own at home.

Week 6 – Safety, Farm Products & Celebration!
Let’s wrap it up with farm safety tips and fun ways animals help produce goods like soap, fiber, and more!
Activity: egg carton art and share your favorite animal from the class.

Come to one class or come to all — drop-ins are always welcome!
Violette Hill Hay Farm – Mount Dora, FL
Family-friendly and hands-on – perfect for kids and adults alike!

Thursdays:10 aM - 12 PM
Wednsday: 10AM - 12PM

What You’ll Learn:
Daily Care & Disease Prevention
Livestock Identification & Record Keeping
Observation & Health Monitoring
Deworming & Parasite Control
Proper Animal Handling & Restraints
Medication Administration & First Aid
Nutrition & Feeding Practices
Emergency Response & Care
Animal Welfare & Ethical Treatment
Understanding Farm Profitability

Thursdays:12 PM - 2 PM
Wednsday: 10AM - 12PM

What You’ll Learn:
Daily Care & Disease Prevention
Livestock Identification & Record Keeping
Observation & Health Monitoring
Deworming & Parasite Control
Proper Animal Handling & Restraints
Medication Administration & First Aid
Nutrition & Feeding Practices
Emergency Response & Care
Animal Welfare & Ethical Treatment
Understanding Farm Profitability

Camp Schedule – June 2 to June 6

Here’s what a typical day at camp looks like:

9:00 - 9:30 Check-in and Introduction

9:30 - 10:30 Morning Chores and Animal Care

11:30 - 12:00 Lunch/Snack Time

12:00 - 12:30 Craft or Activity Time

1:30 - 2:00 Storytelling (inside)

2:00 to Pickup Indoor Play Time

Each day includes special activities:

Monday, June 2

10:30 - 11:00 Animal Care Lesson: Dairy Cows

11:00 - 11:30 Making Butter

12:30 - 1:00 Bunny Holding Time

1:00 - 2:00 Water Game (Hot Potato with Water Balloons)

Tuesday, June 3

10:30 - 11:00 Scottish Highland Lessons (inside)

11:00 - 11:30 Wash and Groom Cows

12:30 - 1:00 Art Lesson (inside)

1:00 - 2:00 Water Games and Musical Chairs – Barnyard Style

Wednesday, June 4

10:30 - 11:00 Horsemanship Lesson (Grooming, Saddling, Bridling, Walking)

11:00 - 11:30 Blacksmith Demonstration

12:30 - 1:00 Obstacle Course

1:00 - 1:30 Wash Horse

Thursday, June 5

10:30 - 11:00 Pig Lesson

11:00 - 11:30 Build a Pig Shelter and Water Hole

12:30 - 1:00 Water Bottle Bingo

1:00 - 1:30 Treasure Hunt

Friday, June 6

10:30 - 11:00 Goat & Milking Lesson

11:00 - 11:30 Make Ice Cream

12:30 - 1:00 Obstacle Course with Goats

1:00 - 1:30 Wash Goats

We can’t wait to see your campers for a fun-filled week on the farm!

Camp Schedule – June 2 to June 6

Here’s what a typical day at camp looks like:

9:00 - 9:30 Check-in and Introduction

9:30 - 10:30 Morning Chores and Animal Care

11:30 - 12:00 Lunch/Snack Time

12:00 - 12:30 Craft or Activity Time

1:30 - 2:00 Storytelling (inside)

2:00 to Pickup Indoor Play Time

Each day includes special activities:

Monday, June 2

10:30 - 11:00 Animal Care Lesson: Dairy Cows

11:00 - 11:30 Making Butter

12:30 - 1:00 Bunny Holding Time

1:00 - 2:00 Water Game (Hot Potato with Water Balloons)

Tuesday, June 3

10:30 - 11:00 Scottish Highland Lessons (inside)

11:00 - 11:30 Wash and Groom Cows

12:30 - 1:00 Art Lesson (inside)

1:00 - 2:00 Water Games and Musical Chairs – Barnyard Style

Wednesday, June 4

10:30 - 11:00 Horsemanship Lesson (Grooming, Saddling, Bridling, Walking)

11:00 - 11:30 Blacksmith Demonstration

12:30 - 1:00 Obstacle Course

1:00 - 1:30 Wash Horse

Thursday, June 5

10:30 - 11:00 Pig Lesson

11:00 - 11:30 Build a Pig Shelter and Water Hole

12:30 - 1:00 Water Bottle Bingo

1:00 - 1:30 Treasure Hunt

Friday, June 6

10:30 - 11:00 Goat & Milking Lesson

11:00 - 11:30 Make Ice Cream

12:30 - 1:00 Obstacle Course with Goats

1:00 - 1:30 Wash Goats

We can’t wait to see your campers for a fun-filled week on the farm!

Camp Schedule – June 2 to June 6

Here’s what a typical day at camp looks like:

9:00 - 9:30 Check-in and Introduction

9:30 - 10:30 Morning Chores and Animal Care

11:30 - 12:00 Lunch/Snack Time

12:00 - 12:30 Craft or Activity Time

1:30 - 2:00 Storytelling (inside)

2:00 to Pickup Indoor Play Time

Each day includes special activities:

Monday, June 2

10:30 - 11:00 Animal Care Lesson: Dairy Cows

11:00 - 11:30 Making Butter

12:30 - 1:00 Bunny Holding Time

1:00 - 2:00 Water Game (Hot Potato with Water Balloons)

Tuesday, June 3

10:30 - 11:00 Scottish Highland Lessons (inside)

11:00 - 11:30 Wash and Groom Cows

12:30 - 1:00 Art Lesson (inside)

1:00 - 2:00 Water Games and Musical Chairs – Barnyard Style

Wednesday, June 4

10:30 - 11:00 Horsemanship Lesson (Grooming, Saddling, Bridling, Walking)

11:00 - 11:30 Blacksmith Demonstration

12:30 - 1:00 Obstacle Course

1:00 - 1:30 Wash Horse

Thursday, June 5

10:30 - 11:00 Pig Lesson

11:00 - 11:30 Build a Pig Shelter and Water Hole

12:30 - 1:00 Water Bottle Bingo

1:00 - 1:30 Treasure Hunt

Friday, June 6

10:30 - 11:00 Goat & Milking Lesson

11:00 - 11:30 Make Ice Cream

12:30 - 1:00 Obstacle Course with Goats

1:00 - 1:30 Wash Goats

We can’t wait to see your campers for a fun-filled week on the farm!

Homesteading with Animals – 6-Week Class Series at Violette Hill Hay Farm
Starts Friday May 23rd – Class times 9am-11am or 11am-1pm
$25 per class • All ages welcome • Drop-ins welcome anytime!
Purchase the whole 6-week course for $120

Come spend your Saturdays learning hands-on homesteading skills with our amazing farm animals! Whether you join us for all 6 weeks or just drop in for one, each class is packed with fun, learning, and animal time.

Class Schedule:
Week 1 – Meet the Animals
Get to know our chickens, goats, rabbits, ducks, and more! Learn what each animal needs and how they help around the homestead.
Activity: Animal scavenger hunt + feeding time.

Week 2 – Chicken Basics
From chicks to eggs — learn how to care for chickens, gather eggs, and clean a coop!
Activity: Collect eggs and help us check the nesting boxes.

Week 3 – Rabbit Care & Responsibility
They’re soft, sweet, and great homestead animals! Learn about feeding, grooming, and how to safely handle rabbits.
Activity: Groom and feed the rabbits + learn how to clean their hutch.

Week 4 – Goats & Ducks
Goats give milk, ducks lay eggs, and both are full of personality!
Activity: Feed the goats, meet our ducks, and compare duck vs. chicken eggs.

Week 5 – Compost & Manure Magic
Turn waste into garden gold! Learn how animal manure is safely composted to feed your soil.
Activity: Help start a compost pile and learn how to build your own at home.

Week 6 – Safety, Farm Products & Celebration!
Let’s wrap it up with farm safety tips and fun ways animals help produce goods like soap, fiber, and more!
Activity: egg carton art and share your favorite animal from the class.

Come to one class or come to all — drop-ins are always welcome!
Violette Hill Hay Farm – Mount Dora, FL
Family-friendly and hands-on – perfect for kids and adults alike!

Homesteading with Animals – 6-Week Class Series at Violette Hill Hay Farm
Starts Friday May 23rd – Class times 9am-11am or 11am-1pm
$25 per class • All ages welcome • Drop-ins welcome anytime!
Purchase the whole 6-week course for $120

Come spend your Saturdays learning hands-on homesteading skills with our amazing farm animals! Whether you join us for all 6 weeks or just drop in for one, each class is packed with fun, learning, and animal time.

Class Schedule:
Week 1 – Meet the Animals
Get to know our chickens, goats, rabbits, ducks, and more! Learn what each animal needs and how they help around the homestead.
Activity: Animal scavenger hunt + feeding time.

Week 2 – Chicken Basics
From chicks to eggs — learn how to care for chickens, gather eggs, and clean a coop!
Activity: Collect eggs and help us check the nesting boxes.

Week 3 – Rabbit Care & Responsibility
They’re soft, sweet, and great homestead animals! Learn about feeding, grooming, and how to safely handle rabbits.
Activity: Groom and feed the rabbits + learn how to clean their hutch.

Week 4 – Goats & Ducks
Goats give milk, ducks lay eggs, and both are full of personality!
Activity: Feed the goats, meet our ducks, and compare duck vs. chicken eggs.

Week 5 – Compost & Manure Magic
Turn waste into garden gold! Learn how animal manure is safely composted to feed your soil.
Activity: Help start a compost pile and learn how to build your own at home.

Week 6 – Safety, Farm Products & Celebration!
Let’s wrap it up with farm safety tips and fun ways animals help produce goods like soap, fiber, and more!
Activity: egg carton art and share your favorite animal from the class.

Come to one class or come to all — drop-ins are always welcome!
Violette Hill Hay Farm – Mount Dora, FL
Family-friendly and hands-on – perfect for kids and adults alike!

Thursdays:11 AM - 1 PM
Wednsday: 10AM - 12PM

What You’ll Learn:
Daily Care & Disease Prevention
Livestock Identification & Record Keeping
Observation & Health Monitoring
Deworming & Parasite Control
Proper Animal Handling & Restraints
Medication Administration & First Aid
Nutrition & Feeding Practices
Emergency Response & Care
Animal Welfare & Ethical Treatment
Understanding Farm Profitability

Thursdays:11 AM - 1 PM
Wednsday: 10AM - 12PM

What You’ll Learn:
Daily Care & Disease Prevention
Livestock Identification & Record Keeping
Observation & Health Monitoring
Deworming & Parasite Control
Proper Animal Handling & Restraints
Medication Administration & First Aid
Nutrition & Feeding Practices
Emergency Response & Care
Animal Welfare & Ethical Treatment
Understanding Farm Profitability

Thursdays:11 AM - 1 PM
Wednsday: 10AM - 12PM

What You’ll Learn:
Daily Care & Disease Prevention
Livestock Identification & Record Keeping
Observation & Health Monitoring
Deworming & Parasite Control
Proper Animal Handling & Restraints
Medication Administration & First Aid
Nutrition & Feeding Practices
Emergency Response & Care
Animal Welfare & Ethical Treatment
Understanding Farm Profitability

Homesteading with Animals – 6-Week Class Series at Violette Hill Hay Farm
Starts Friday May 23rd – Class times 9am-11am or 11am-1pm
$25 per class • All ages welcome • Drop-ins welcome anytime!
Purchase the whole 6-week course for $120

Come spend your Saturdays learning hands-on homesteading skills with our amazing farm animals! Whether you join us for all 6 weeks or just drop in for one, each class is packed with fun, learning, and animal time.

Class Schedule:
Week 1 – Meet the Animals
Get to know our chickens, goats, rabbits, ducks, and more! Learn what each animal needs and how they help around the homestead.
Activity: Animal scavenger hunt + feeding time.

Week 2 – Chicken Basics
From chicks to eggs — learn how to care for chickens, gather eggs, and clean a coop!
Activity: Collect eggs and help us check the nesting boxes.

Week 3 – Rabbit Care & Responsibility
They’re soft, sweet, and great homestead animals! Learn about feeding, grooming, and how to safely handle rabbits.
Activity: Groom and feed the rabbits + learn how to clean their hutch.

Week 4 – Goats & Ducks
Goats give milk, ducks lay eggs, and both are full of personality!
Activity: Feed the goats, meet our ducks, and compare duck vs. chicken eggs.

Week 5 – Compost & Manure Magic
Turn waste into garden gold! Learn how animal manure is safely composted to feed your soil.
Activity: Help start a compost pile and learn how to build your own at home.

Week 6 – Safety, Farm Products & Celebration!
Let’s wrap it up with farm safety tips and fun ways animals help produce goods like soap, fiber, and more!
Activity: egg carton art and share your favorite animal from the class.

Come to one class or come to all — drop-ins are always welcome!
Violette Hill Hay Farm – Mount Dora, FL
Family-friendly and hands-on – perfect for kids and adults alike!

Homesteading with Animals – 6-Week Class Series at Violette Hill Hay Farm
Starts Friday May 23rd – Class times 9am-11am or 11am-1pm
$25 per class • All ages welcome • Drop-ins welcome anytime!
Purchase the whole 6-week course for $120

Come spend your Saturdays learning hands-on homesteading skills with our amazing farm animals! Whether you join us for all 6 weeks or just drop in for one, each class is packed with fun, learning, and animal time.

Class Schedule:
Week 1 – Meet the Animals
Get to know our chickens, goats, rabbits, ducks, and more! Learn what each animal needs and how they help around the homestead.
Activity: Animal scavenger hunt + feeding time.

Week 2 – Chicken Basics
From chicks to eggs — learn how to care for chickens, gather eggs, and clean a coop!
Activity: Collect eggs and help us check the nesting boxes.

Week 3 – Rabbit Care & Responsibility
They’re soft, sweet, and great homestead animals! Learn about feeding, grooming, and how to safely handle rabbits.
Activity: Groom and feed the rabbits + learn how to clean their hutch.

Week 4 – Goats & Ducks
Goats give milk, ducks lay eggs, and both are full of personality!
Activity: Feed the goats, meet our ducks, and compare duck vs. chicken eggs.

Week 5 – Compost & Manure Magic
Turn waste into garden gold! Learn how animal manure is safely composted to feed your soil.
Activity: Help start a compost pile and learn how to build your own at home.

Week 6 – Safety, Farm Products & Celebration!
Let’s wrap it up with farm safety tips and fun ways animals help produce goods like soap, fiber, and more!
Activity: egg carton art and share your favorite animal from the class.

Come to one class or come to all — drop-ins are always welcome!
Violette Hill Hay Farm – Mount Dora, FL
Family-friendly and hands-on – perfect for kids and adults alike!

Thursdays:11 PM - 1 PM
Wednsday: 10AM - 12PM

What You’ll Learn:
Daily Care & Disease Prevention
Livestock Identification & Record Keeping
Observation & Health Monitoring
Deworming & Parasite Control
Proper Animal Handling & Restraints
Medication Administration & First Aid
Nutrition & Feeding Practices
Emergency Response & Care
Animal Welfare & Ethical Treatment
Understanding Farm Profitability