A teenager’s mini farm business in Oswaldtwistle, which started as a hobby, is flourishing and she has big plans to expand it even further.
Emily Livesey, 19, is the owner of Emily’s Mini Farm, which began as a hobby in 2013 when she was eight-years-old.
She started with just six chickens, selling fresh free-range eggs on the roadside.
She officially started her business last year after leaving Myerscough College with a level three extended diploma in animal management.
Emily, who studied at Myerscough’s Blackburn campus at Witton Park, said: ‘’I had always wanted to own my own business involving animals, hence why I chose to go to Myerscough College.
‘’Doing the course massively helped me towards my future career, especially when it came to applying for my licence to exhibit animals.
"The staff at the Witton Park campus were very supportive, going above and beyond to help me with my studies, being taught in a smaller group worked for me.’’
As the years have passed the mini farm has expanded and the business now has a range of animals across a five-acre farm site, including chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, guinea fowl, pigs, alpacas, goats, sheep, rabbits, guinea pigs, and even tortoises.
Emily’s Mini Farm offers a range of services including a small pet and poultry boarding service and a bespoke animal experience, where you can take some small chicks away from the farm and look after them for the weekend.
Emily also tours schools and other organisations with her mobile petting farm, where children and adults alike are introduced to a large selection of friendly animals, where you can meet, pet, cuddle, and learn all about them.
‘’My business currently involves small pet and poultry boarding, bespoke animal experiences, and a mobile petting farm,’’ said Emily.
‘’In the future, I hope to build up the business, including breeding a range of animals such as pygmy goats, alpacas, and rare breed sheep along with increasing the footprint of my small farm.’’
For more details, head to Emily's Mini Farm's website or social media pages.
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