Milking Demo

Where does milk really come from?

Learn about what Brandy the cow has to offer and why cows are such an amazing part of our community.

How many products can you think of that come from a cow?

WHAT WE DO:

We will bring ‘Brandy’ the milking cow to you and let the children see where milk, cream and butter really come from.
Children will get to see ‘Brandy’ the cow being milked, they will even get to have a turn themselves.
In groups we will show the children how to separate the cream from the milk.
The children will then get to experiment using different methods learning how to make cream into butter.
Finally, Taste Test!
The children will get to taste the butter they have produced, hopefully passing on their new found butter making skill and their understanding of where dairy food comes from to their friends and family.

WHAT WE BRING:

‘Brandy’ the cow that the children can milk, & her enclosure
1x Trestle table (2.5mx 1m)- for butter making activities
1x Separator- to separate milk and cream
1x Butter Churn- to make butter
2x Egg Beater & plastic tubs- to make butter
2x Plastic Jar & marbles- to make butter

ENCLOSURE:

We set up a 3m X 3m enclosure for ‘Brandy’ the cow, and a 2.5m X 1m trestle table to put the separator, churn and the butter making equipment on. The trestle table can be set up indoors or out.

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SESSION NAME: MILKING DEMO
DURATION: We set up a 3m X 3m enclosure for ‘Brandy’ the cow, and a 2.5m X 1m trestle table to put the separator, churn and the butter making equipment on. The trestle table can be set up indoors or out.
LOCATION: We bring the animals to you!
PRICE: $399.00 + $110.00 per hour thereafter

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SPECIFIC AIM OF THIS UNIT:

To understand that milk originates from animals such as cows, goats & sheep. To understand that foods go through a process of change to become a specific product.

Please remember when you are planning your event we require:

1. Close access to set up area (no more than 30m distance from our vehicle)
2. Clear access from our vehicle to set up area (no obstacles, stairs, lifts, steep slopes, etc
3. For safety reasons we appreciate assistance in keeping curious onlookers at a safe distance until set up is complete.
4. Access to water for the animals.

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Our Milking Demonstration allows everyone the experience of understanding where milk really comes from and the processes used to change milk to butter! You will all get the chance to milk the cow yourself (with assistance) and Leonie will take you all through the process of how milk was processed in the old days. First separating the Milk and the cream, then turning the cream into butter using some very interactive methods. Then if you’re lucky you will get to taste test the butter you have just made

FETE OR PUBLIC EVENTS

All our sessions suit large events, from the Mobile farm and Pony Rides (1-4 available) to the more educational Bush Babies Display or Milking Demonstration, maybe even a specialized program for your specific requests!
For sessions over 3hours duration Rest times may apply, we appreciate your understanding as ½hr every 2 hrs is required for the well being of the animals.
If you would like to book a 5+ hour fete or long event online and would like a start time other than 10am please make your booking and enter your preferred session time in the comments box as we may be able to assist you with earlier or later start times.