Barn & Soul by Dalby Farm
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 by Dalby Farm
Barn & Soul Podcast: Episode 22- Beyond the Fence: The Ethical Weight of Keeping Animals
đď¸ Barn & Soul â Where farming meets heart, history, and a mission to preserve the past for a more sustainable future. Episode 22- Beyond the Fence: The Ethical Weight of Keeping Animals
What does it really mean to care for animals in captivity â even with love and good intentions? In this thoughtful episode of Barn & Soul, we explore the emotional, ethical, and practical complexities of keeping animals in our care. From questions of consent and control to the responsibility of true stewardship, Kendall reflects on what ethical animal care looks like at Dalby Farm â and beyond.
Youâll also hear about real-world examples of animals being recognized as more than property, from Argentinaâs landmark case granting personhood to an orangutan, to Indiaâs legal protections for river dolphins.
This isnât about guilt â itâs about awareness, compassion, and a willingness to keep doing better. đđ
Fast Facts:
đ Over 70 billion animals are farmed each year, most in industrial settings (FAO, 2024)
đ Goats can remember human faces for a year or more (University of London, 2018)
đ Some animals â like elephants and dolphins â show self-awareness through the mirror test (National Geographic, 2023)
âď¸ Legal personhood for animals is gaining momentum around the world (Science.org, 2023)
đ§ Whether you work with animals, love them deeply, or simply want to understand the ethics behind humanâanimal relationships, this episode invites you to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what it means to truly care.
Until next time â take care, and donât forget to appreciate the rare and wonderful things in life. đ
đ References & Sources
1. Global Farmed Animal StatisticsFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 2024âThe State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024âhttps://www.fao.org/state-of-fisheries-aquaculture
2. Goat Facial Recognition and Memory StudyNawroth, C., Ebersbach, M., von Borell, E., & Langbein, J. (2018)âGoats excel at learning and remembering human facesâRoyal Society Open Sciencehttps://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.180422
3. Self-Awareness in Animals â Mirror TestNational Geographic, 2023âMirror Test and Self-Awareness in Animalsâhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/animals-mirror-self-recognition
4. Legal Personhood for AnimalsScience.org, 2023âAnimal Legal Personhood Gains Momentum Worldwideâhttps://www.science.org/content/article/animal-legal-personhood-gains-momentum-worldwide
5. U.S. Survey on Legal Protections for Farm AnimalsASPCA, 2021âPublic Opinion on Farm Animal Welfareâhttps://www.aspca.org/animal-protection/public-opinion-farm-animal-welfare
6. Sandra the Orangutan Legal Personhood CaseBBC News, 2015âSandra the Orangutan Wins Legal Personhood in Argentinaâhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-31719137
7. Pet Trusts and Animal Inheritance ExamplesForbes, 2021âThe Most Expensive Pets: Animals Who Inherited Millionsâhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/legalentertainment/2021/09/07/the-most-expensive-pets/?sh=3e8eec975e67
8. Legal Personhood for Ganges River Dolphins and Forests in IndiaThe Guardian, 2017âIndia Grants River Dolphins Legal Rights to Protect Themâhttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/mar/21/india-grants-legal-rights-to-ganges-river-dolphins
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đ Subscribe for more farm life insights, rare breed conservation, and the behind-the-scenes of running a small farm! Remember, all the animals on our farm our PETS! They live out their days as educational ambassadors to our community far & wide! Please follow us here on Youtube!
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