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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🔔 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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Shop our Online Country Store! https://www.dalbyfarm.com/country-store
At least 50% of all shop revenue directly helps fund the care & upkeep of our 160 year old educational family farm and all the endangered breeds who live there.
Barn & Soul by Dalby Farm
Barn & Soul Podcast- Episode 26: The Quiet Season — What Winter Really Does to a Farm
🎙 Barn & Soul Podcast - Where farming meets heart, history, and a mission to preserve the past for a more sustainable future. Episode 26: The Quiet Season — What Winter Really Does to a Farm
Winter looks still from the outside, but on a farm it becomes one of the most active and revealing seasons of the entire year. In this cozy, educational episode, we explore the hidden work happening beneath the snow, the biology behind heritage breed resilience, and the realities of farming through a New England winter.
From soil science and freeze–thaw cycles to the way animals adjust their metabolism and coat growth, this episode brings together the ecology, emotion, and daily rhythms of the season that teaches farmers how to slow down, observe, and prepare for the year ahead.
If you have ever wondered what winter truly means on a working farm, or why this season is essential to both land and livestock, this is your fireside listen.
Fast Facts included in this episode:
Soil naturally aerates in winter.
Snow can act as insulation.
Hens lay based on daylight.
Cold lowers parasite pressure.
Many heritage breeds were created specifically for harsh winters.
Cozy, thoughtful, and grounded in real New England realism, this episode invites you to meet winter the way farms do: as a season of purpose, rest, and quiet transformation.
Until next time, take care and appreciate the rare and wonderful things in life.
References
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
USDA Soil Science Division
U.S. Forest Service
The Livestock Conservancy
Poultry Science programs (University of Minnesota, University of Georgia)
NOAA and Northeast Regional Climate Center
🔔 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!
Find us on Instagram & Facebook @DalbyFarm
Shop our Online Country Store! https://www.dalbyfarm.com/country-store
At least 50% of all shop revenue directly helps fund the care & upkeep of our 160 year old educational family farm and all the endangered breeds who live there.
...Or you can always shop for the animals instead! https://www.dalbyfarm.com/animals-shop