How to Select Toy Farm Animals

Select Farm Toy Animals

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  Select a toy farm animal that is age appropriate. Choose the proper size and materials for a toy farm animal based on the intended recipient.

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  Choose a larger farm toy for a toddler or young child who needs durability and the ability to maneuver over-sized parts with small hands. More detailed farm toys are meant for older children and adults.

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  Pick from a large selection of horse toys and accessories for the horse lover in your home. This well loved farm animal, a special favorite of young girls, comes in a variety of sizes and breeds.

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  Select common farm animals like cows, pigs and chickens as toys for children. Other toy farm animals include goats, sheep, ducks and horses.

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  Grab a toy dog for the play farmhouse or several toy farm cats for the barn. Not all toy farm animals need to be livestock.

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  Select a barn or wooden stalls to serve as farm animal accessories. Choose a barn that serves as a carrying case and wooden fencing to enclose the horse stall areas.

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  Buy toy farm animals made of a variety of materials. Toy farm animals are available in stuffed, plush varieties, hand-carved wooden shapes and molded forms made from resin or metal.

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  Find toy farm animals that come in fractional sizes, just like toy farm equipment. Toy farm animals come in 1/16, 1/32, 1/64 and other sizes, including life size.

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  Choose toy farm animals made from non-toxic materials and mineral oil-based finishes, particularly for small children. Toys often go directly in the mouth, so it is best if they are constructed from safe, approved materials.

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  Buy peg farm animals to accessorize wooden farm toys. Certain wooden wagons and trailers are designed to hold peg cows and horses perfectly. They can even hold peg people!

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  Consider buying hand-constructed toy farm animals instead of mass-produced ones. Retired woodworkers or farmers who enjoy the smiles of delighted children design many of these simple wooden horses, cows and pigs.

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  Buy toy farm animals online, at major discount retail stores, farm equipment supply stores or online auction sites like eBay.