Join us on a heartwarming journey with Pablo & Pickles, two adorable Ossabaw Island Hogs, as they grow from curious 4-month-old piglets to 7 month old members of our 160 year old educational family farm, Dalby Farm in Scituate, MA. In this 5-minute video, you'll hear the gentle sounds and soothing moments of farm life as we capture their playful antics, tender milestones, and the joy they bring to our educational farm. You'll notice the pigs grow a ton in their first few months!

Meet Sheldon, our lovable Arapawa Island Goat here at Dalby Farm in Scituate, Massachusetts. It’s hard to believe that two years ago, Sheldon arrived to us all the way from Sedgwick County Zoo in Kansas—bringing with him a personality as unique as the breed he represents.

Just a quick glimpse into the barn family first thing in the morning!

No pressure at all- but if you are willing and able, please visit this wish list my mom Cheryl compiled. It has a variety of items that would either improve the animals lives, or ours as we care for them! Thanks so much and happy holidays.

Piggies at play on one of their first days home at Dalby!

At Dalby Farm in Scituate, Massachusetts, we believe that the connection between humans and animals is something that transcends age. Whether you're a child learning about the wonders of nature, or an adult rediscovering the joy of the world around you, spending time with animals can be transformative.

Checking in with Pickles and Pablo the Ossabaw Island hogs! We’ve been getting some great questions about what it’s like bringing these little guys home to our family farm, so today we’re answering some of the most common ones about raising these curious, lively piglets!

Meet Shelby and Sebastian, our two adorable Sebastopol geese! These little fluffballs started their journey under a cozy heat lamp, where they were always warm and safe. But did you know that Sebastopol geese are notorious for their soft, curly feathers? When they’re grown up they look as if they’ve come out of a wind storm!

Welcome back to The Blox! The largest live-in entrepreneruship competition in the galaxy!

Long story short, one hundred early-stage ventures from across the country have traveled to our compound to go through the most educational week of their life; it's filled with classes, pitches, consults, workshops - and more!

Today, we’re diving more into the essentials of caring for pigs, featuring footage of  our incredibly sweet 4 month old Ossabaw Island piglets- Pickles & Pablo!

Meet our adorable Ossabaw Island piglets, the newest members of our family! They traveled all the way from Conner Prairie in Indiana and have quickly made themselves at home in “Pumpkin’s Hog House.”

Welcome to a celebration of our beloved Pumpkin the Ossabaw Island hog, who filled our lives at Dalby Farm in Scituate MA with joy for 19 amazing years. As we routinely reflected on his legacy over the Summer, many visitors asked our family about the experience of owning pigs as pets.  Here are some of the most frequently asked questions!

What do goats eat? Do they make good pets? Let's chat about owning goats as pets and the basics on how to prepare!

As you may know, we’re Dalby Farm in Scituate, MA. You've heard us say repeatedly "we are a family owned, educational rare breeds farm…” now be honest, have you just caught yourself wondering …"what even IS a rare farm breed?”

Not to worry- you wouldn’t be the first to ask and you won’t be the last!  Let’s get into it.

For many the idea of keeping chickens is better than the reality! This video QUICKLY highlights the important components of safely keeping chickens in your backyard! Our farm in Scituate, MA was settled as a chicken farm in 1861- and though it is now an educational nature sanctuary / rare breeds forever home, we still keep over 100 layer hens on the property any given year! Subscribe to our Youtube channel to learn more in depth information about keeping chickens and so much more!

Want to learn more about Dalby Farm in Scituate MA? Follow along with our weekly mini docs-series here on DalbyFarm.com or Youtube!

In our ever-evolving world, where technology and innovation seem to dominate the landscape, it's easy to overlook the importance of preserving our past. Yet, hidden within the fabric of history lie treasures that are essential to our future – heritage animal breeds. These breeds, often overlooked in favor of more modern and commercially viable counterparts, play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity, promoting sustainability, and safeguarding cultural heritage.

Come visit our farm the weekend of the 4th/5th to meet the next “hen”eration of Dalby Chickens! For more egg-citement, book an optional egg hunt! Use your $10 country store credit to grab a mother’s day gift for someone you love!

Did you know we host dozens of school field trips every season? Your class could be one of them, just reach out!