Utah Cow Cuddle at Fold of Liberty Farms | Spanish Fork

There’s a local farm in Utah Valley that allows you the opportunity to feed and cuddle their cows. Utah Cow Cuddle at Fold of Liberty Farms has a few breeds of cows, but the most cuddly are the highland cows. The highland cows are the hairy auburn cows that everyone seems to love. These gentle cows are perfect for brushing, petting, and sometimes even cuddling. There are also chickens and sheep to feed when you’ve had enough cuddles. If you are a cow lover, or an animal lover, then this adventure is for you.

Safety First

When you arrive at Liberty Farms, you will fill out a waiver and then watch a short informational video. The video warns you of some of the dangers of participating in cow cuddling. Since this is a working farm, there is some risk, and the video explains how to keep yourself safe. It is also important to keep an eye on how children are interacting with the animals.

Utah Cow Cuddles

Once you have watched the video, you are ready to be introduced to the cows. A worker will walk you out to the field where the cows are waiting for you. You’ll be given a pet brush and shown how to use it to make cows happy. They really do love having their long hair brushed! Our guide was great at helping us to know which cows were most friendly and reminding us about the safety tips. When we visited, there were a few small calves that were less intimidating and who were extra cuddly. The calves were our favorite cows to brush.

We walked all through the field and brushed lots of the cows. Some loved having their necks scratched, too. If you come at the right time of day, the cows will be lying down and you can approach them with less trepidation. All of the cows were eating when we visited, so they mostly wanted to enjoy their meal. But we have heard that you might be able to sit right down and give a cow a huge hug. We hope this experience happens for you.

Other Animals

After you finish with the cows, you can buy food to feed the other animals. We started with the cows. They get really large pellets about the size of a small apple. They are pretty gentle, though they do crowd the fence, excited for their treat. Next we fed the sheep. Lots of people don’t know that sheep can’t really bite you because they don’t have upper teeth, so these are the perfect animal for children to feed. The sheep get smaller pellets about the size of a large capsule. Just lay the pellets flat on your palm, and the sheep will graze them right out of your hand.

Finally, we fed the chickens. There are hundreds of chickens! Shake the can as you approach and they will come running. Not all of them will eat out of your hand, but plenty will. You can also scatter the grain on a bare space on the ground, and the chickens will gather around you to eat. We had a great time feeding all of these animals.

Tips & Suggestions

• Book an appointment: Utah Cow Cuddle only operates certain days and times. So make sure to book an appointment beforehand.
• Wear clothes for the farm: You will need to wear shoes you can walk in and they need to be closed-toe shoes. We did walk quite a bit around the farm. We also recommend pants to keep the bugs and the cows away from your legs, but they are not required.
• Have fun, but be safe: Remember that the cows are still massive, unpredictable animals. Make sure to keep an eye out for your kids (if you take them).
• Smile and take lots of pictures: This was such a fun date and we love all the memories.