Category Archives: Animals

Oink Oink

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Mass Audubon

It was a quiet and rainy day on the farm yesterday….until  I got the e-mail from our farmer Caroline that the new piglets had arrived at the farm. They’re still getting used to their new surroundings and their reaction to  … Continue reading →

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Well, it was super sunny out…

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Mass Audubon

Have you noticed this very cool old stump on your way down the hill to the farmyard? While it may look  like just a hunk of rotting tree, it’s really what one of our Teacher Naturalists calls a hotel and … Continue reading →

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Rain, Rain, Go Away

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Mass Audubon

It's a rainy, rainy day here on the farm. While some of the animals don't mind the rain at all… Others are staying in their barns.   In other news from Drumlin Farm it’s been a phenomenal season for saw-whet owl banding. … Continue reading →

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It’s a Baby Bonanza!

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Mass Audubon

  The first lambs of the spring were born yesterday, March 19. Here’s a short video of one of the babies trying to climb all over its mother. It is amazing how quickly the babies are up moving around! We … Continue reading →

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The First Farm Babies Of 2009 Have Been Born!

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Mass Audubon

This afternoon Drumlin Farm welcomed the first baby goats (kids) of the year!Next time you visit the farm make sure to stop by the Sheep and Goat Shed to check-in on the new arrivals. Here are the kids, only an … Continue reading →

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Crested Polish Chickens

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Mass Audubon

Drumlin Farm Teacher Naturalist Tia Pinney discusses Crested Polish Chickens  in this video from ExpertVillage.com. Check out the site for more videos by Tia and other Drumlin Farm staff on sheep, chickens, and pigs.

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