Charlotte Kim, a young member of the Farm Education Livestock Group wrote the following about what it takes and what one gets out of caring for the animals at Kinder Farm Park.
Animals can teach us important lessons. We can learn responsibility, patience, and how to nurture. People of all ages can enjoy them. I’m lucky to have the opportunity to take care of many animals at Kinder Farm Park.
Caring for an animal can teach you how to be a responsible person. Animals rely on us to provide for them. They need their feces scooped, water buckets filled, and to be fed regularly. Sometimes, medicine is needed when they get sick. Depending on the animal, their hooves may need to be trimmed or their wool sheared.
Looking after animals helps me learn patience. Some can be difficult to care for. For example, if you are on the alpaca squad, they may spit on you. Even though they spit, we still must care for them.
Many can learn how to love and give by caring for animals. While spending time with them, you can build a bond. When you treat animals well, they start to like you. Nurturing an animal can bring satisfaction to both.
In conclusion, patience, responsibility, and nurturing are all a part of caring for animals. Responsibility is mandatory so that our animals stay healthy. You need patience to continue your work because it’s not always easy. Nurturing requires love to do it properly. I love to take care of animals and continue to learn a lot from them.