When visiting our farm, it's essential to wash your hands thoroughly, especially after interacting with the animals in our Children's Barn. This helps keep everyone safe and healthy!

Bacteria like e-coli and salmonella naturally live in the intestines of many farm animals. These bacteria’s can spread to various places around the farm through animal droppings, so it's important to practice good hygiene while visiting

Both e-coli and salmonella can make people very sick, especially very young children, pregnant women and elderly people.

Washing your hands thoroughly with soap and water at the hand washing stations on the farm is the most effective way to remove harmful bacteria that may be present.

DO:

• Wash your hands very thoroughly for at least 30 seconds after touching animals or enclosures.
• Make sure to wash your hands before entering the restaurant or picnic areas.
• Always wash your hands before eating anything.
• Wash your hands after removing shoes that have been worn on the farm.

DON’T:

• Don’t use wipes or hand sanitiser instead of washing with soap and water, washing hands with soap and water is far more effective at removing harmful bacteria.
• Don’t eat food or drinks around the farm unless in the designated eating areas or at the restaurant.
• Do not get your face close to the animals.
• Do not eat anything that has fallen on the floor.

What to do if you feel unwell after a farm visit:

If anyone in your group has sickness or diarrhoea within two weeks of visiting the farm, contact your GP or call NHS direct on 111 as soon as possible.

If you or anyone in your group, particularly a young child, has bloody diarrhoea, seek immediate emergency medical attention.