How to Make a Toy Farm With Your Child: What You Need & Our Favourite Farm Toy Models

As parents, encouraging creativity and learning through play is always on our minds, and what better way to do so than by creating a miniature farm world with your little one?

In this guide, we'll explore the essentials you'll need to embark on this fun project and highlight some of our top picks for farm toy models that will spark your child's imagination.

From tractors to barns and everything in between, we'll walk you through the must-have items for making a captivating toy farm. So, rev up your tractors and let's dive into the delightful world of toy farms!

To get started on your little farmer's toy farm, you'll need a variety of farm-themed toys including tractors, animals, and structures like barns and fences.

One of the biggest questions to ask yourself at this stage is: what scale do you want to start building your collection around?

We offer everything from 1:16 scale, which is more suitable for heavy-duty playtime, to 1:32 scale, which tends to have more vulnerable parts, to miniature scale matchbox-sized farm vehicles and accessories. Getting the scale wrong can mean going back to the drawing board, so take the time to consider this carefully.

When it comes to farm building models, look for durable and realistic structures such as barns, silos, and sheds, which will serve as the backbone of your toy farm layout.

These farm buildings will not only add authenticity to your setup but also provide a great place to park and store tractors and machinery after a long day of carpet farming.

We offer a variety of farm buildings in different scales from top quality brands, like the larger Kids Globe Wooden Farm Shed for 3 Tractors to the Papo Miniature Farmyard.

Consider your child's interests; for example, a tractor enthusiast may get more excited about a machinery shed, while a keen livestock farmer may prefer a shed for housing animals.

In our experience, having a great fleet of farm vehicles can truly enhance any farm setup. Of course, you'll need a tractor, and the real question is: which tractor brand or colour excites your little one the most?

We stock everything from iconic green John Deere to red Massey Ferguson toy replicas, and everything in between.

Additionally, if your budget allows, there are plenty of other fun vehicles that farmers heavily rely on for completing chores around the farm, such as Land Rovers, Gators, and Quad Bikes!

Our own children especially love/loved:

In essence, if it's found on a farm, you can bet we have it in our unbeatable range of little farm vehicles.

Just remember to ensure items are in the same scale and ideally from the same brand for the perfect setup.

Once farm vehicles have been selected, another great addition is farm accessories like a trailer for moving livestock or hay, and other popular implements such as a baler or plough.

Bruder offers some great farm toy accessories in the larger 1:16 scale, with lots of play features like the irrigation trailer with a functioning pump and a 1.8-metre hose!

Whereas the 1:32 Britains and Siku diecast replicas are much more authentic-looking but don't have as many playful features.

We think the essential toy farm accessories you should have include:

Again, whichever accessories you choose need to be in the same scale as your vehicle and ideally stick to the same toy brand for the best compatibility.

And last but not least, a selection of farm animals really brings a toy farm to life.

If your budding farmer is keen on specific farm animals like cows, Kids Globe has an excellent set of 12 black and white cows.

For sheep, Britains offers a great set that even includes lambs and a sheepdog.

Alternatively, there are some great sets of mixed farmyard favourites from brands like Schleich and Mojo, which are great for starting off any toy farm.

Our most popular farm toy animals are:

The great thing about farm animals is that they can be collected over time and added in any order as a toy farm develops and grows over the years.

If all these different options and scales are making your head spin, worry not. We've taken some of the guesswork out for you by putting together farm sets containing our most popular items. 

In addition to our own sets, we also offer fantastic farmyard playsets from brands like Schleich and Britains.

Here are a few of our favourites.

A great place to start is by designating specific areas for different activities, such as a barnyard for the animals, fields for the crops, and a machinery shed for the tractors and equipment.

Use fences to create realistic enclosures for the animals and ensure there's enough open space for your child to move the vehicles and animals around freely.

The main thing is to include your child in the process, making sure to have lots of fun and letting their imagination run wild.

Within this blog, we've detailed the essential elements necessary for creating the perfect toy farm, ranging from tractors to barns.

We've highlighted important considerations such as scale selection and provided recommendations for farm buildings, vehicles, accessories, and animals.

Above all, your main consideration should be to tailor your choices to your little farmer's preferences. Some children want intricately detailed replicas of real farm structures and machinery, whereas others may get more joy from colourful interpretations with added playful features.

Luckily for you, our unbeatable selection of farm toys at Farm Toys Online caters to everyone!