New business offers calf, cow cuddling in the Lehigh Valley

FORKS TWP., Pa. — You’ve likely heard of all different kinds of therapy animals. Now, a new business is offering calf and cow cuddling in the Lehigh Valley.

“This is our calf cuddling barn here,” said Lisa Buccieri, co-owner of La Farm Girls Cow & Cuddle Academy, as she walked into a rustic, welcoming haven within Klein Farms.

“We have Jada here, and we have Jambalaya over here,” said Amanda Klein, co-owner of La Farm Girls Cow & Cuddle Academy.

Jada and Jambalaya are sweeties, and they’re among the calves you can snuggle up to through the new La Farm Girls Cow and Cuddle Academy. 

“It’s relaxing and also I think it’s great for kids and adults, like if they don’t get to normally get experience animals, it’s also great to experience that,” said Klein.

“Just being able to go in a pen and be able to cuddle up next to them and love them up and see that they are likely puppy dogs,” said Buccieri.

You can pick between cuddling with cows or calves.

Some may prefer lounging with a 2,000-pound cow, while others want the spunk of a month-old calf.

Fifteen-to-45 minute-private sessions can be booked online and cost from $50 to $150.

“You can bring up to eight people,” said Buccieri. “People are loving it. They’re ecstatic that we’re doing it, especially in this area.”

“The babies love the cuddling just as much as the people who come cuddle them,” said Klein. “They love being hugged and kissed.”

You can also brush the calves and cows.

La Farm Girls also offers bringing calves and cows to special events.

“We’re open for a birthday parties, bachelorette parties, any kind of special event just contact us,” said Buccieri.

There are about 180 calves and cows on the farm, and while the owners try to rotate all the babies in and out, they make sure the cows they pick are the mushy ones.

The whole experience teaches people about dairy farming.

“How we do things here on our farm,” said Klein.