Frequently Asked Questions
Is One Acre Farm really one acre?
Kinda. In 1998, our family purchased a home on one acre. For several years, we had a large garden, raised chickens, hogs, goats, rabbits and turkeys all in the back half of the acre. Our family purchased an adjoining two acres with a home on one of the acres. Now we have 3 acres with two homes. Family live in both homes. The garden, orchard and farm animals have all been moved to the acre in between the homes. So, yes, it kinda is on one acre.
How many animals do you have?
The amount fluctuates with increases due to birth or acquisition and decreases due to death or sales. At the peak of our chicken raising, we had 300 chickens that our young daughters raised and sold to local feed stores. Currently, a home flock of about 30 is kept for eggs and culling for meat. 5-10 turkeys are kept for meat, also. At the peak of our rabbit raising, we had 15 breeders of Californians and New Zealand. Currently, we keep a buck and at least one doe of Californian, New Zealand, and American Heritage Blue. The does and babies run around in the bunny house. At the peak of our goat raising, we had both meat and dairy goats with a buck of each breed, Boer and Nubian, to service 5-10 does of each breed. Currently, we keep a Nubian buck for 6 does. 6 cats and 2 dogs run around, too.
Do the animals bite?
Most of the animals are tame but animals are very unpredictable and could nip or bite. Under Texas law, by agreeing to be on the premises, you understand that garden, farm, animal, and horse activities are risky. Also under Texas law, any responsibility for injury is waived.
In accordance with Texas HB 262 and Texas Law Chapter 75
*WARNING*
WARNING: UNDER TEXAS LAW (CHAPTER 87, CIVIL PRACTICE & REMEDIES CODE) AN EQUINE PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN EQUINE ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF EQUINE ACTIVITIES.
WARNING: UNDER TEXAS LAW (CHAPTER 87, CIVIL PRACTICE & REMEDIES CODE) A FARM ANIMAL PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN FARM ANIMAL ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF FARM ANIMAL ACTIVITIES.
What do I need to wear when I come to the farm for a tour or class?
Definitely wear close toed shoes. Flip flops or sandals are not a good choice for walking around the farm. Wear shoes and clothes that can get dirty.
Do I need to bring anything for my visit?
You may want to bring your own water bottle. It gets hot and you’ll probably get thirsty. You may also consider putting on sunscreen and/or mosquito spray. If you’re coming for a class, bring pencil and paper to take notes.
I see that your programs for children with autism and special needs are offered free of charge. Are all the programs and classes free?
No. Only the special needs programs are offered free of charge. These programs fall under the non-profit Educational Foundation and are funded through donations. Families dealing with special needs have many stresses in their lives, including financial. It is our desire to be a positive resource for these families and not cause more stress or hardship. All other programs and classes fall under the business and have a cost.
Kinda. In 1998, our family purchased a home on one acre. For several years, we had a large garden, raised chickens, hogs, goats, rabbits and turkeys all in the back half of the acre. Our family purchased an adjoining two acres with a home on one of the acres. Now we have 3 acres with two homes. Family live in both homes. The garden, orchard and farm animals have all been moved to the acre in between the homes. So, yes, it kinda is on one acre.
How many animals do you have?
The amount fluctuates with increases due to birth or acquisition and decreases due to death or sales. At the peak of our chicken raising, we had 300 chickens that our young daughters raised and sold to local feed stores. Currently, a home flock of about 30 is kept for eggs and culling for meat. 5-10 turkeys are kept for meat, also. At the peak of our rabbit raising, we had 15 breeders of Californians and New Zealand. Currently, we keep a buck and at least one doe of Californian, New Zealand, and American Heritage Blue. The does and babies run around in the bunny house. At the peak of our goat raising, we had both meat and dairy goats with a buck of each breed, Boer and Nubian, to service 5-10 does of each breed. Currently, we keep a Nubian buck for 6 does. 6 cats and 2 dogs run around, too.
Do the animals bite?
Most of the animals are tame but animals are very unpredictable and could nip or bite. Under Texas law, by agreeing to be on the premises, you understand that garden, farm, animal, and horse activities are risky. Also under Texas law, any responsibility for injury is waived.
In accordance with Texas HB 262 and Texas Law Chapter 75
*WARNING*
WARNING: UNDER TEXAS LAW (CHAPTER 87, CIVIL PRACTICE & REMEDIES CODE) AN EQUINE PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN EQUINE ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF EQUINE ACTIVITIES.
WARNING: UNDER TEXAS LAW (CHAPTER 87, CIVIL PRACTICE & REMEDIES CODE) A FARM ANIMAL PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN FARM ANIMAL ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF FARM ANIMAL ACTIVITIES.
What do I need to wear when I come to the farm for a tour or class?
Definitely wear close toed shoes. Flip flops or sandals are not a good choice for walking around the farm. Wear shoes and clothes that can get dirty.
Do I need to bring anything for my visit?
You may want to bring your own water bottle. It gets hot and you’ll probably get thirsty. You may also consider putting on sunscreen and/or mosquito spray. If you’re coming for a class, bring pencil and paper to take notes.
I see that your programs for children with autism and special needs are offered free of charge. Are all the programs and classes free?
No. Only the special needs programs are offered free of charge. These programs fall under the non-profit Educational Foundation and are funded through donations. Families dealing with special needs have many stresses in their lives, including financial. It is our desire to be a positive resource for these families and not cause more stress or hardship. All other programs and classes fall under the business and have a cost.
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