I went to Hay Diaries on National Day yesterday! I enjoyed myself a lot! :) Many people said the place is super inaccessible. And I thought it will be a very long journey. But hey, I took Red Line to Kranji station (30 minutes), then Bus 975M (10 mins), then walk 10 minutes, I reached. It is not that long after all, even though I have to say there is no pavement for pedestrians to walk. I am walking on the side of the road with big vehicles driving by. When I walked in, I was greeted with the retail shop, so I bought hay and went straight to feed the goats! And wow, I like it!
The more I interact with the goats while feeding, I realized that the goats come in various patterns and colors on their body. Some look like cow, others look like deer and some look white like pearl! Most of the goats don't like to be pet, they will move their head away, while some goats let me pet and will raise their head. Some goats get jealous during feeding, as they will tend to block the other goats from eating. And some goats are discerning, they will first smell the hay before deciding if they want to eat or not. And then I get to witness one goat pooping, and oh my, the poop look like bubble tea pearls. Its like small balls coming out. Goats also has rectangular pupils when I look at them in the eye. This means they have 180 degree field of vision. Some goats also have two lumps on their head...(which I don't know why) I really love the close-up interaction as I learnt a lot of fun facts about goats!
Of course, I had to buy goat ice cream and goat milk to end the day! It was a short but fun trip! :) Thank you...
ย ย ย Read moreMaiden visit to the new Hay Dairies Goat Farm on Diwali day (12/11/23) since they moved. I contacted them a few days earlier via WA (numbers are available on their FB / website) to check whether the farm is open that day and they were fast to respond๐ Entrance and areas to chill are more spacious, concession store (to buy alfafa hay, drinks and snacks) is air conditioned and there is a milking gallery after entrance. Goat milking takes place from 9 - 11 am. Goats are now housed in a multi level storey building but currently only level 1 is accessible as reno work is ongoing. Hence level 2 onwards not accessible yet. Ventilation is better although there is still "goaty" smell ๐ but not so overpowering. Excellent job on high standard level of hygiene! Personally I feel the passage is slightly narrower in the new place. So we tend to bump into each others when the passage gets crowded during peak hours. Hopefully level 2 onwards open soon to ease the "congestion". The goats are still cute and lovely to interact with as usual. We find it therapeutic ๐ Only downside is bus 925M which is just outside the farm only operates on Sundays and PH. Summary, it's a must go-to place for relaxing and fun family bonding time. No entrance fee. Just need to buy alfafa hay for more wholesome experience and interaction with...
ย ย ย Read moreGreat place to come and learn about goats with ur family. It maybe far but its worth travelling to.
You get to pet, feed and even taste goats' milk here. To note that, unlike d sheep, goat smells that you get to experience on other farms, the smell here is wayyyyy tolerable. I mean it!
The goats seem to be taken care of properly by the farm owners. Not only that, these goats are very enthusiastic to meet n greet visitors. From big goats, to small goats, they really know how to pull ur heart strings.
Entry to d farm is clean with a seating area for u to rest after the visit. The entrance itself is where you can purchase hay and the milk that the farm produces. Not forgetting a hand-washing area and toilets, should you need to settle that urgent business, wink..
Just a heads up, there is a bus service to this area and the bus stop is just 2 mins away from the farm itself. But it is not a recommended transportation service as the bus journey is quite abit of a distance away. Best is to have your own mode of transport.
All in all, d place is a great place to bring your kids to. Go on and take that trip down! Cheers!!
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