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Welcome to Barn & Soul, a podcast brought to you by Dalby Farm - where we will explore the heart of "pet farm" life, learn about critically populated (if not outright) endangered farm breeds, and highlight the deep connections between animals and humans which we strive to encourage and preserve.
The farm has been Kendall's (your host) family since 1861 but it wasn't always a sanctuary for endangered farm breeds or an educational venue for the community. This podcast will touch upon aspects of the farms history, offer insight and advice as it pertains to owning farm animals as pets- and arguably most importantly - share vital information about these endangered farm breeds; what their roles are in our past AND why they're needed in our future.
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🎙 Barn & Soul Podcast: Episode 21 - Barnyard Superstitions: Luck, Omens, and Old Wives’ Tales Hey friends, it’s Kendall! 🐓✨ Today we’re diving into the wonderfully weird world of barnyard superstitions — the little magical, spooky, and sometimes hilarious ways humans have read meaning into farm life for centuries. From sacred chickens deciding battles in ancient Rome, to black sheep bringing luck (or bad luck, depending on the day), to frogs, feathers, and swallows — farms have alwa...
🎙️ Barn & Soul - Episode 20 Farm Instincts: What Animals Know Before We Do (And How We Forgot) Animals notice things long before we do - whether it’s a storm rolling in, an illness on the horizon, or even a natural disaster. In this episode, we explore the incredible sensory abilities of farm animals and how humans, over time, have lost many of the instincts we once relied on. From goats pausing before rain, to birds adjusting flight paths hours before a storm, to toads leaving breeding g...
Welcome to Barn & Soul, where farming meets heart, history, and a mission to preserve the past for a more sustainable future. In this episode, we take you on a reflective journey through the history of our hometown- Scituate, Massachusetts - the place Dalby Farm has called home since the 1860s. From its Wampanoag roots and Revolutionary War resilience to lighthouse legends, family farms, and the challenges of modern development, this coastal town holds nearly 400 years of stories. Join Ke...
🐔✨ The Sacred Chicken: Myths, Magic, and Mystery | Barn & Soul Podcast- Ep. 18 When you think of chickens, you might picture eggs, feathers, or a backyard coop.. but across history and cultures, chickens have meant so much more. In this episode of Barn & Soul, we'll take you on a global journey through the mythology, symbolism, and spiritual significance of the world’s most common bird. From ancient Rome’s “sacred chickens” that guided military strategy, to roosters in Chinese temples...
Barn & Soul – Episode 17 🎙️ The Invisible Work of Farm Animals: More Than Meat, Milk, and Eggs When most people think about farm animals, they picture food—eggs, meat, milk. But that’s never been the whole story. In this episode, we explore the unseen, often uncelebrated roles that animals have played in our survival and our stories. From providing warmth through wool, to powering early economies, to offering emotional support and companionship, farm animals have done more than feed us—th...
🎙 Barn & Soul – Episode 16: The Future of Farming: How Technology and Tradition Can Coexist In this episode of Barn & Soul, we explore the exciting and essential intersection of modern farming technology and time-honored traditions. Can precision agriculture, drones, AI, and gene editing truly work with heirloom seeds, rare livestock breeds, and hands-on animal care? Join us as we look at how emerging innovations are reshaping agriculture—and why preserving genetic diversity, animal w...
🎙️ Barn & Soul – Where farming meets heart, history, and a mission to preserve the past for a more sustainable future. Welcome back to Barn & Soul! I’m Kendall, and today we’re tackling a big question: Who decides which animals get to survive? Here at Dalby Farm in Scituate, MA, we care for rare and endangered livestock—animals most people have never even heard of. And that’s the problem. In this episode, we dive into the overlooked world of heritage breeds, from the pigs nearl...
They once dotted every rural road—now, small farms are vanishing from our landscapes and our lives. What happened? In this episode of Barn & Soul, we journey through the history of America’s small farms—from the golden age of agriculture to the rise of industrial farming—and take a closer look at how towns like Scituate, MA, were shaped by (and now struggle to hold on to) their agricultural roots. You'll learn: 🌾 The surprising statistics behind the decline of small farms 🏡 How suburban s...
🎙️ Barn & Soul – Where farming meets heart, history, and a mission to preserve the past for a more sustainable future. Some survivors don’t wear capes—they wear hooves, horns, and silver-tipped fur. In this episode of Barn & Soul, we uncover the untold stories of rare livestock breeds that defied extinction. From wild pigs marooned on Ossabaw Island to the hardy goats of New Zealand’s Arapawa Island—and even a rabbit breed saved by everyday backyard heroes—these animals are more...
🎙️ Barn & Soul Podcast: Episode 12 — "How Modern Farming Threatens Rare Breeds (and What We Can Do About It)" Today, 95% of the world's food comes from just 30 species of plants and animals. Behind that staggering number is a quiet crisis: modern farming is stripping away the genetic diversity that once helped humanity survive droughts, disease outbreaks, and food shortages. In this thought-provoking episode, we dig deep into how industrial monocultures, GMOs, and high-yield livestock sys...
🎙️ Barn & Soul – Where farming meets heart, history, and a mission to preserve the past for a more sustainable future. Episode 11 - Terms of Endangerment: What You Need To Know About "Rare Breeds" 🐐When you hear the word "endangered," you might think of tigers or polar bears. But across quiet pastures and small farms, rare livestock breeds are vanishing — sometimes faster than wildlife. In this episode, we're digging into the lesser-known side of conservation: saving endangered farm anim...
🐐 BONUS EPISODE #2: Endangered but Extraordinary – Meet the Arapawa Island Goat | Barn & Soul Podcast In this special Barn & Soul Bonus Episode, we’re diving into the story of one of the world’s rarest goat breeds: the Arapawa Island Goat. From mysterious 18th-century origins to their role in modern-day conservation, these unique animals are living pieces of history—and we’re honored to call a few of them family here at Dalby Farm. 🌿 Fast facts ✅ Fewer than 300 purebred Arapawas exis...
🎙️ Barn & Soul – Where farming meets heart, history, and a mission to preserve the past for a more sustainable future. Episode 10: Love, Loss, and Legacy: Grieving Our Animals 🚨 Disclaimer: This episode discusses the emotional topic of animal loss and may be difficult for some listeners. 🕊️Grieving an animal is a deep and powerful experience—yet so often, it’s minimized or misunderstood. In this episode, I open up about the reality of losing beloved farm companions, from goats to d...
🎙️ Barn & Soul – Where farming meets heart, history, and a mission to preserve the past for a more sustainable future. Episode 9 - The Role of Farm Animals in Human History, Are We Forgetting It? For thousands of years, animals weren't just companions—they were our partners in survival. But as technology surged forward, did we lose sight of the role they played? In this episode, we explore: 🔹 Oxen, plows, and power — how draft animals revolutionized early agriculture 🔹 Chickens in war zo...
🎙️ Barn & Soul – Where farming meets heart, history, and a mission to preserve the past for a more sustainable future. Episode 8 Saving the Most Endangered Goat in the World: The Arapawa Island Goat 🌍 🏴☠️ What do pirates, British sailors ⚓, and a rugged New Zealand island 🏝️ have in common? They all played a part in the story of the Arapawa Island Goat—one of the rarest goats on Earth, with fewer than 1k left worldwide in 2025. 😱 In this episode, we explore: 🔍 The mysteriou...
🎙️ Barn & Soul – Where farming meets heart, history, and a mission to preserve the past for a more sustainable future. Episode 7- Reconnecting with What We’ve Forgotten | Barn & Soul Podcast. ✨ In this reflective episode, we explore something quietly urgent: our fading connection with animals, nature, and the parts of ourselves that once felt wild, grounded, and whole. Why does holding a baby goat matter? What happens when kids grow up without touching the earth or bondin...
🎙️ Barn & Soul – Where farming meets heart, history, and a mission to preserve the past for a more sustainable future. Episode 6 Hollywood vs. Reality: The Truth About Farm Life. 🎬 From dreamy farm scenes in Babe and Charlotte’s Web to the curated calm of social media reels, today we’re pulling back the curtain on how farming is portrayed—and misrepresented—in pop culture. 🐔 What does real farm life look like behind the filters and the fiction? What do animal movies get right… and...
✨ Bonus Episode! ✨🎙️ Barn & Soul – Where farming meets heart, history, and a mission to preserve the past for a more sustainable future. ❤️ All About Chickens: A Complete Guide to Raising Happy Backyard Birds 🎥Every 5 episodes or so, we’ll feature a special video episode offering in depth discussions and helpful visuals about an amazing animal or breed(s) here at Dalby Farm in Scituate, MA. 🐐🐓🦆 From rare breeds to farm favorites, you’ll get a closer look at the personalities...
🎙️ Barn & Soul – Where farming meets heart, history, and a mission to preserve the past for a more sustainable future. Episode 5 - Farm Animals' Secret Language: How Do They Communicate? 🐓 Ever wondered what your chickens, goats, or sheep are really saying? In this episode, we decode the secret language of farm animals! 🐐 From clucks to bleats, learn how our farm friends communicate through vocalizations, body language, and more. 🦢💬 🎤 What You'll Learn: • 🐔 Chickens have ove...
🎙️ Barn & Soul – Where farming meets heart, history, and a mission to preserve the past for a more sustainable future. Episode 4 - Farm Myths Uncovered: Fact or Fiction? 🐷Are pigs really dirty? Do goats eat tin cans? Are heritage breeds outdated? In this episode of Barn & Soul, we're busting some of the biggest farming myths, from misunderstood animal behaviors to the vital role heritage breeds play in sustainable agriculture. Learn the real facts behind these common misconcept...
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