Top 10 Strangest Farms Around The World
One of the most important steps in human civilization's development was farming.
Humans were able to live a nomadic life without having to scavenge or grow the things they needed.
Almost everything is now produced through intensive agriculture for our convenience.
However, if the products produced are more unusual, some forms of farming are carried out on a smaller scale. Ten of the strangest farms in the world or above it are listed here.
The 10 Strangest Animal Farms in the World From swiftlet bird nest farms to genetically engineered spider goat farms, you won't believe some of the strange and unusual animal farms we discovered!
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Top 10 Strangest Animal Farms Around The World
- The Utah State University (USU) Spider Goat Farm, Utah, U.S
- The Black Ivory Coffee Elephant Dung Farm in Thailand
- Swansea Biopharm Leech Farm
- Snake Ranch, Australia
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventure Farm in North Queensland
- Armstrong's Cricket Farm, Georgia, United States
- China's Xiongsen Tiger Mountain Village
- The George Town Swiftlet Farm in Malaysia
- The Maryland Reptile Farm Maryland, United States
- Giraffe Ranch Farm, Florida
1) The Utah State University (USU) Spider Goat Farm, Utah, U.S.
You probably haven't heard of the spider goat, which is why this genetically modified animal tops our list.
The spider goat is entirely scientific. It appears to be the same as any other goat. The spider goat, on the other hand, does contain spider DNA. Yes, the golden orb spider silk is present in the milk produced by the spider goat.
Golden orb spider silk is the only thing that sets the spider goat apart from other spider goats and is not intended for consumption by humans.
The spider's goat's milk is refined by scientists, and the silk that is extracted is used to make highly durable products like fishing line wire, body armor, surgical sutures, and parachutes.
It is possible to pay a visit to the USU farm's own herd of spider goats at certain times. Actually, this farm is a part of a larger USU facility that studies genetics and animal husbandry.
2) Swansea Biopharm Leech Farm:
Wales You thought that modern medicine ended the leech trade, didn't you? It did, at least in some ways. However, a farm in Wales believes that the leech will reappear due to its therapeutic properties.
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Despite its annual revenue of one million pounds, the medical leech farming industry still supplies 60,000 leeches to European hospitals.
The Biopharm farm is the first of its kind, but don't be fooled by the word farm because the Biopharm farm is actually a very clean medical lab. To farm leeches, Biopharm uses cutting-edge technology for processes like foam fractionation and reverse osmosis.
Note of Interest: Some of the leeches are utilized in a variety of veterinary procedures in addition to their use on humans.
3) The Black Ivory Coffee Elephant Dung Farm in Thailand
Have you ever been interested in drinking coffee made from elephant dung? Unless you are a coffee connoisseur, you probably haven't.
These $500 per pound coffee beans come from Thailand and are distinguished from all other coffee beans on the market by their use of elephant dung as a key ingredient.
Yes, that's what we meant when we said elephant dung! The world's leading producer of elephant dung coffee is Black Ivory Coffee Company. All of the elephants that live at this farm were rescued from the streets of the area.
At the Black Ivory Coffee farm, high-priced Thai Arabica coffee beans are refined, then collected, and subjected to a rigorous process before being made available for consumption.
When we say refine, we mean that the beans are fed to elephants, and the resulting stool is used to make the world-famous Black Ivory Coffee.
4) Snake Ranch, Australia
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Did you know that there are farms in Australia that specialize in breeding snakes for venom and pets? Australia's first and largest reptile breeding facility is Snake Ranch.
Snake Ranch is a farm that raises snakes and has a wide selection of rare pythons, one of the deadliest reptiles on the planet.
In fact, there are more than 15 different kinds of pythons for sale at Snack Ranch, one of which is called the Children's Python despite being inappropriate for children. Additionally, hatchling pythons can be purchased.
5) Hartley's Crocodile Adventure Farm in North Queensland
Have you ever wished you could spend an afternoon mingling with crocodiles? At Hartley's Crocodile Adventure Farm, you can.
Hartley's has everything to do with crocodiles, including a crocodile farm, which is the most important part.
The fact that Hartley's is open to the public for tours despite being a commercial enterprise is what makes it so great. The owners think the tours are a great way to make people more aware of the environment.
The farm was actually more like a zoo than a commercial enterprise, and visitors have marveled at how amazing the experience was.
6) China's Xiongsen Tiger Mountain Village
This location is home to one of the world's most famous and controversial farms. Since less than 3,500 tigers are still roaming free in Asia, tiger farming has long been a global concern.
The shockingly low number of tigers is gradually bringing the species closer to extinction.
Experts believe that the potential extinction of tigers is being caused by the demand for their body parts. Tiger farms like Xiongsen come under heavy attack in that area.
In point of fact, Tiger steaks could still be purchased directly from the farm up until a year ago.
As a result, activists from all over the world have joined forces to stop the international tiger trade from becoming legal.
Even though going to this tiger farm would be awesome, it's important to remember that it could be supporting a business that's contributing to the extinction of the tiger species as a whole.
7) Armstrong's Cricket Farm, Georgia, United States
This American farm does not sell animals. Instead, it raises crickets, most of which are used as bait for fishing.
Armstrong's sells worms and other insects as well as other feeds, but its primary product is brown cricket farming.
One exceptional species of cricket is the brown cricket. Fish seem to prefer the brown cricket's activity level and odor to those of all other types of crickets, making it the ideal bait. These crickets are also beloved by fishermen because they are non-aggressive, nutritious, and simple for fish to digest.
You can either pay a personal visit to this bizarre farm or place an order for your very own batch of crickets through their website.
8) The George Town Swiftlet Farm in Malaysia
We're willing to bet that you've never heard of swiftlet farming or birds nest soup. The unusual practice of using nonresidential, typically urban spaces to create the ideal nesting environment for swiftlet birds to attract them to lay eggs and build nests is known as swiftlet farming.
The resulting nest can be consumed as a delicacy with or without a swiftlet, and parts of the nest—made of solidified bird saliva—are used to make the world-famous bird's nest soup.
For centuries, the nests of swiftlets have been consumed as a delicacy in China. A swiftlet birds' nest business is worth a lot of money in George Town, Malaysia, which is the capital of the state of Penang.
The George Town Swiftlet Farm poses serious health risks to the city and has compelled UNESCO to reconsider the city's coveted World Heritage status.
9) The Maryland Reptile Farm, Maryland, United States
Are you unsure whether you want to buy a boa or a python? Let the Maryland Reptile Farm staff assist you in making your decision.
Even Australians who enjoy reptiles would be impressed by this unusual farm's inventory. Pythons, boa constrictors, and other exciting reptiles are common snakes available for purchase.
Because of the high quality standards they uphold at the Maryland Reptile Farm, the breeders of snakes there are well-known throughout the United States. In addition, the owners of the farm travel across the country to exhibit their exceptional snake breeds at international reptile fairs.
10) Giraffe Ranch Farm, Florida:
Has riding a real giraffe ever been your greatest dream? The Giraffe Ranch Farm is the place to be.
This fascinating farm is not a zoo in the traditional sense. Instead, it is a working game farm and eco-friendly wildlife preserve.
The Giraffe Ranch Farm, in contrast to some of the other strange farms on this list, gladly welcomes visitors. On the farm, there is an impressive collection of giraffes in addition to zebras, antelope, boars, rhinos, and a zedonk, to name a few.
Feedings of giraffes and rides on camelback are two of the ranch's most popular activities. The next time you're in Florida, check it out.
