The Old Poor Farm

The Old Poor Farm The Old Poor Farm is a non-profit animal sanctuary which operates on the historical Dodge County, Neb

The Old Poor Farm operates on four acres in Dodge County, Nebraska on the historical original homestead site of the Dodge County Poor Farm. Once a home for people in need has now become a no-kill refuge for abused, unwanted and handicapped creatures.

It's haircut day for the sheep and alpaca! Yes, poor Lily is under that pile of white fiber! They were unhappy at the ti...
06/24/2026

It's haircut day for the sheep and alpaca! Yes, poor Lily is under that pile of white fiber! They were unhappy at the time, but feel much better now!

Happy visit this morning from the Fremont Public Schools Summer Fun program! Incredible group of children!
06/23/2026

Happy visit this morning from the Fremont Public Schools Summer Fun program! Incredible group of children!

We're here!! Fresh with a newly donated canopy, come get your baked goods and farm crafts!!
06/20/2026

We're here!! Fresh with a newly donated canopy, come get your baked goods and farm crafts!!

Don't forget to come on over to Quasar Bazaar in Valley, NE tomorrow morning and see us! Make sure to pick up a homemade...
06/19/2026

Don't forget to come on over to Quasar Bazaar in Valley, NE tomorrow morning and see us! Make sure to pick up a homemade pre baked strawberry rhubarb pie for your 4th of July celebration! We'll have a great assortment of treasures to take home! See you there!

Had a fun visit from the Cedar Bluffs Summer group this afternoon and they had a great time and even learned a few thing...
06/18/2026

Had a fun visit from the Cedar Bluffs Summer group this afternoon and they had a great time and even learned a few things! What a great day!

Nice day for painting! We believe that the big cast iron shed was actually the boiler from the Dodge County courthouse t...
06/17/2026

Nice day for painting! We believe that the big cast iron shed was actually the boiler from the Dodge County courthouse that was reconfigured to a corn drying shed in the 1920's. The lean-to shed was a shelter for young pigs on pasture. Both structures are still in use!

What's up? No treats? This fainting goat nanny reminds us how special they are. When they get startled and their adrenal...
06/16/2026

What's up? No treats? This fainting goat nanny reminds us how special they are. When they get startled and their adrenaline rises, their legs stiffen and causes them to fall over. They are completely conscious, but cannot move their legs until the adrenaline lowers. This breed was used as sacrifice animals for more desirable breeds in the field. If a predator presented itself and the herd runs, fainting goats would fall prey, allowing the desired herd to escape unharmed. People used them, also,as a novelty. Unfortunately, they get used to being startled and are less likely to react. When they are no longer 'funny', owners get rid of them. We love them all the same and appreciate their uniqueness!

Let's talk about Pepe today! He was confiscated by the Fremont police while living in a garage in town. As expected, he ...
06/15/2026

Let's talk about Pepe today! He was confiscated by the Fremont police while living in a garage in town. As expected, he was a bit grumpy towards people and pretty beat up with cuts and missing feathers. After a few months, his true beauty shines through and says 'happy birthday' when he crows. Although he cannot be housed with other birds, he's made a few human friends and is happy scratching for bugs and greens!

Another great group visit! This time the Fremont Bergan ECC Black Knights spent a few hours enjoying the farm!
06/12/2026

Another great group visit! This time the Fremont Bergan ECC Black Knights spent a few hours enjoying the farm!

Fun times with the Empowering Kids Academy today! We had a tour of the farm and a picnic! Why 2 pictures? We take a nice...
06/11/2026

Fun times with the Empowering Kids Academy today! We had a tour of the farm and a picnic! Why 2 pictures? We take a nice one and a very silly one!

Address

1777 County Road 23
Nickerson, NE
68044

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+14027218087

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