This was our third stay with Dare 2 Dream Farms. We love the peace and tranquility of the property and the kindness of the staff and ownership. It is like staying with family. Loved it and will be back again! read more

I wish I'd read the plethora of negative reviews before buying chicks from this farm. It would have saved me from a total nightmare. I paid $50-$60 per bird for 5 chickens from Dare 2 Dream Farms because I believed I was buying healthy, responsibly raised animals from a higher-standard, "organic" operation. What arrived was the opposite. The transport box itself already contained bloody stool. Before the birds were even out, there was visible evidence of serious illness. Once inside, it became clear how severe it was. These chickens were emaciated to the point of feeling skeletal, weak, huddling, and not drinking. Within hours they were deteriorating and continuing to pass blood. This was not stress. These were critically ill animals on arrival. For comparison, I also bought 3 new chicks from a different source the day before (costing ~$20 per bird). Those birds were active, chirping, eating, and thriving immediately. The contrast was stark. An independent poultry specialist confirmed what was evident: these birds were severely compromised and had been for some time. This condition does not develop during transport. Beyond the condition of the birds themselves, this created a serious biosecurity risk. I have an established, healthy, happy flock of 13 hens and 3 chicks. Introducing visibly sick birds -- with active bloody stool -- put my entire flock at risk of infection. I had to immediately isolate, treat, and manage the situation as a potential contamination event, spending the next 9 days in intensive, around-the-clock care trying to keep the new birds alive while protecting the rest of my flock. Nightmare and ethical dilemma. The response from the farm made the situation worse. The condition was initially minimized as "normal", then explanations shifted. At the same time, I was repeatedly encouraged to return the birds. I refused. Given their state, I believe they would have died if they had been sent back. They required constant intervention just to stabilize. A partial "goodwill" refund was offered while I was actively managing a severe medical situation, then a full refund was made contingent on returning the birds, and ultimately any refund was revoked. To be clear: 1. Premium price charged for supposedly high-quality birds 2. Birds arrived visibly sick, emaciated, and passing blood 3. Biohazard risk introduced to a healthy flock 4. Condition minimized rather than addressed 5. Pressure to return animals in critical condition 6. Refund offered, then withdrawn This is not a minor issue or bad luck. This is a failure of basic animal welfare and responsible husbandry. I cannot recommend this farm under any circumstances. read more

My family and I stayed for the week of Thanksgiving. Accommodations were great, the photos online match what you find IRL. The dare to dream owners are awesome and they are available. If you have any questions or concerns you can reach out to them and they will help! definitely would go back, actually can't wait to go back! Super close to Santa Barbara too, we made a day of it. read more

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Just had the most amazing experience at Old World Market walked in looking for some stocking stuffers for a birthday party giveaway and the most adorable sweet woman. Angelica helped me at the front. Walked right back to find what I was looking for so helpful so nice love this store.!!! read more

I've been really meaning to buy some products here but it has been difficult since they don't open on weekends and they have limited hours. Luckily today, I stopped by on my way to an appointment and I was pleasantly surprised! The stand was very organized and super cute! Hopefully they will extend hours/do business online. The honey was a dollar cheaper here and the eggs looked really fresh. I ended up buying some honey, onions, and jam. I stopped by towards the end of the day so the produce was a little low, but they were VERY fresh. read more

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My chickens arrived and have been thriving since the day they came. I also liked the was the personnel handled all my questions and concerns and the fact that they answer the phones ! read more

Recently purchased 6 Golden Sexlinks from dare to dream and so far they are great! The transaction was smooth and easy. We drove out to Santa Monica to pick up our chicks from a guy who had driven down and brought a van with the chicks. I've had chickens for 4 years now and these girls are great. I'm very happy with our chicks and will be getting eggs soon! I totally recommend dare 2 dream farms! read more

NEVER GO TO Dare2Dream Farms....that is just a fact...There are so many reviews that tell you not to...listen to those reviews....until this farm can figure their chicken health out (which I doubt they can) don't trust it...I'm sure the owners are lovely people, but the way they take care of their chickens is truly gut-wrenching, petrifying, not-okay, absolutely not humane, and more so not something you should put you money into. read more

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Update in response to owners response-- When I initially asked for a return/refund (immediately after getting home and seeing the agent/condition of the birds) I was told I had to drive them all the way back (approx 5-6 hours roundtrip) with zero compensation for gas/inconvenience. That was the **ONLY** option. Eventually (after a huge back and forth) I was offered a $20 medicine credit (you can not purchase the necessary medication ANYWHERE for only $20) and finally they said that they would come pick up the chickens, but it had to be the specific day they would already be in my area (I was not available, as I work nor did I feel comfortable having them at my home at this point) and that there was ZERO compensation for the extreme inconvenience, wasted time and having to completely clean, sanitize and disinfect my coop/run. Even after going to BBB I had to argue to get a measly $75, which didn't even cover my vet/medicine expenses. If I could give 0 stars, I would. Bought (5) 12-18 week pullets. What I received was (5) 8-10 week pullets with a SEVERE case of roundworms. 1 of which (confirmed by vet) has coccidiosis and 1 that was hen pecked. All of the pullets were very dirty and they are absolutely TERRIFIED of humans. Had to file a BBB claim and fight just to get them to refund $75 (of the $230 I spent) for meds and (unexpectedly, after one took a turn for the worse) a vet bill. (Which ended up costing well over $75 unfortunately) I wouldn't recommend this irresponsible breeder to my worst enemy. It seems that sick chickens are extremely common here. (Owner even said that it was "normal"!!!). They might build nice coops or sell good produce, but if you buy chickens from them, expect them to be extremely ill. :( **on top of it, I tried calling several times before I placed my order (never answered and did not get a returned call) and also called several times after receiving my sick pullets--no answer. Finally got a response on Facebook Messenger. read more

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The BEST and ONLY place to get Chickens. When we started our chicken adventures in 4/2016 somehow we found Dare 2 Dream Farms they had many of the breeds we were looking for in stock and despite living in Southern California, they delivered, so we ordered 6 sexed female chicks from them backed by their guarantee. Well, they are good at what they do and all 6 were indeed females. They were all beautiful, happy and healthy. Over the past several years we have gotten chicks from 3 other local places here in Southern California and none of them were as healthy or friendly as our first girls, some sexed females were Roos and several died. But 4.5 years later we still have 2 of the original 6 from Dare to Dream and our EE still lays HUGE beautiful blue eggs almost daily. So when we were in the market for some new chicks again, we knew the only option was Dare 2 Dream, only this time we made a weekend of it and took the drive to pick them up ourselves. To be clear this is a working farm, so sometimes they are busy, it took us a few minutes to find someone to help but soon Jeremy was on it filling our order. Just after, Megan came down and told us that one of the cows had just birthed a baby calf less than 30 minutes before. While Jeremy was hand selecting the Chickens we ordered, they allowed us to take a quick peek (at a safe distance) of the new baby calf. My girls (8y and 5y) were THRILLED!!! After a few pets for their lovely farm dog and very friendly farm cat, we had our chicks and 2 "hen pecked" pullets and were on our way. These new babies are also THE SWEETEST, calm and quite happy being snuggled by my girls even falling asleep on occasion. We are so excited to watch them grow. Thanks to Jeremy, Megan, "Rockstar" and all the staff at Dare 2 Dream. read more

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A quick update, we lost yet another hen to confirmed Marek's. That makes 8 out of the 11 dead within the first few years. I understand that Marek's is complex, and can be carried on the wind and whatnot, but many people in our area (Oakland/Berkeley) have backyard hens, and they aren't all dying at this alarming rate. Our hens live in the lap of luxury and aren't stressed in any way that should make them more susceptible. They shouldn't be dying like this. We will be expanding our flock from another source. read more

Dare 2 Dream Farms is truly a special place! I had the privilege of working here for 6 months and can attest to the passion, heart, and thoughtfulness that goes into the whole operation. The owners, Jeremy and Megan, are wonderful people who believe in something and wake up every morning to make it happen. They have expanded their farm and continue to improve the workflow and offerings. That's not even talking about how cool and fun they are! Of course the bosses could not do it without the whole team, one that is more like a family than co-workers. The jobs vary, but the professionalism and heart are present through it all. If you buy chickens here, know that they were monitored and cared for by Rachel and Mau who are extremely knowledgeable and kind. Beyond the animals, Rachel is a wizard in the kitchen and makes an entire line of natural, healthy beauty products...and the fresh bread...and the cheese...I could go on, but to sum up, if you stop by the farm stand, you have to pick some of those up! Of course they have the organic garden where they are always growing something fresh for the season to sell at the farm stand. Trust me, you can taste the difference! If you're local, it's absolutely worth your drive over there to have the best produce in town. One other thing they do is make these unbelievably gorgeous chicken coops! Buy one of these and your new chickies will be living in style!! To say that I'm a forever fan of Dare 2 Dream Farms is an understatement. You cannot go wrong trusting in these people! read more

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Dare to Dream Farms is a true gem in Lompoc. Nestled in a cozy woodsy area, the chickens are allowed to roam around and enjoy life while producing amazing eggs of stellar quality. The cows aren't doing too bad either. Happy cows... well, are delivering delicious creamy milk. Dare to Dream is giving the customer a look into a working farm with goat's milk soap, fresh spices, fresh cheese, assorted breads, seasonal fruits and vegetables and beautuful huge eggs. So, if you are on your way to Surf Beach make a slight turn and head to the farm. Your body will thank you. read more

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I would give ZERO stars if I could . Please do not buy any chickens from this farm. I have lost 2 to Merek's disease so far . That means that the whole flock is now infected . It broke my heart to have to humanely euthanize 2 of my girls. When I asked the owner for a refund , she did nothing but make excuses . This place has a reputation for selling chickens that will end up with disease . Bad business. read more

I had been wanting a couple of backyard chickens for a few years. I did a ton of research about places to buy them in my area. When I came across Dare 2 Dream Farms online, I could tell that this was the best place to get them. You can't get any better than a family farm... We drove up to Lompoc yesterday (about a 2.5 hour drive each way) and it was SO WORTH IT!!! The farm is absolutely adorable and we were greeted by an adorable fluffy dog. We walked into the office where it felt like a family living room. I wanted 3 chicks in total but I wanted some advice on which breeds were right for me. She was so helpful and understood exactly what I was looking for. When the chicks were brought out to me, they were happily chirping and hopping around the box. We bought the feed directly from them and they directed us to a cute little pet shop down the street, called Lemos, where we collected the rest of the supplies we needed. Everyone was so helpful and this was such an amazing experience. The chicks look completely healthy and I love how they are vaccinated and looked well taken care of at the farm. We got 1 golden sexlink, 1 barred rock, and 1 easter egger. They are already so bonded and the farm told me to call any time if I had any questions. I also love the ability to "chat" with them on their website. If you are looking to start your own flock, this is definitely the place to go. We can't wait to watch these little girls grow up :) read more

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do not buy !!!!You can lie all you want I'm an engineer my Coupe is designed after carolina coops its not funny when I went to a reputable breeder I haven't had any problems anyone that buys from you is going to have problems after 18 months I have two chickens left also the fact that you lied not answer your phone and at such a high rating here on you do you value yourself you are a scam business I read your reply my coop is playing Air Supply and I use industrial him to immediately dry any droppings from the chicken but now that I bought new chickens no problems at all also some of the chickens you sold me have mental problems the chickens were inferior just like your services read more

It really hurts me to write this review because we were so happy with the customer service when getting our chicks, but 4 of the 5 hens we've gotten from D2D have died in a year. They've all had either developmental issues or tumors or lesions or they passed away without any symptoms at all. I am almost 100% certain that all of our girls have / had Marek's and the vet believes so as well. I have spent thousands of dollars on vet bills trying to save them, to no avail. I'm so traumatized by their deaths. I wish I could go back in time and never have purchased from D2D, but I still loved them all so very much, they were so important to me. My little girls. These were my pets and I'm forever scarred by having to cremate and say goodbye to each one. Never, ever, ever, again. read more

I purchased the lodge coop plus installation and automatic door opener. I also purchased pullets. I'm pleased with all of it! read more

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Like many reviews, I was also sold a chicken with Marek's. This company either isn't vaccinating when they say they are or they aren't storing their vaccines appropriately. I'm super bummed and will never recommend this company to anyone. read more

We ordered four, 6-10 week old, coop ready chicks - 2 olive eggers and 2 easter eggers. We opted to have them delivered. Unfortunately, by the time they were actually delivered, they were 11-12 weeks old. Even though we lost extra bonding time, that was fine, I just wish it was made clear to us that they would be older by the time of delivery. We might have opted for younger chicks if we had known that. Another issue was I ordered 6-10 week old coop-ready chicks. What we got was hen pecked pullets. Every bird was missing feathers and just looked rough. Again, that's fine, we would never return an animal because of looks, but we paid a hefty price for non-hen pecked. I reached out to customer service, and they refunded me the difference. No questions asked. No issues with customer service. Our last issue is that within two days, one of our olive eggers died. We don't know why, but I was told that D2D had the best chickens around, and having one die so quickly was a disappointment. They offered to replace the chicken, but again, with the delivery, it wouldn't have been delivered for at least two weeks. The problem with that is our current 3 would have had bonding time and somewhat figured out the pecking order so throwing another bird in the mix wouldn't have been good for the 1 bird. I'm sure she would have been bullied. We opted to just get a refund for the lost chicken. All in all, the customer service is great. I'm just disappointed with the quality and health of the birds. I'm not sure I would purchase from them again. read more

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One of our cute chicks turned out to be a rooster. I didn't want to give him away to someone who was going to eat him "humanely" (as one of the nearby farms offered) or to put him in cock-fighting (as my gardener offered), so I called D2D to inquire on other placement possibilities. She graciously agreed to pick him up for a transportation fee. Now the little cockerel is happily living with hundreds of hens back in D2D. If you care about your pet chickens, consider getting them from D2D! read more

We have bought chickens twice from Dare 2 Dreams and have not been disappointed. Everything that we were promised we received. The customer service can be a little slow, but they are out working hard on the farm daily with a wonderful family so just be patient as they will get back to you. read more

I bought 3 chicks from this farm 1 year ago and added another 2 about 6 weeks later. I checked their website, which states that they vaccinate their chicks against Marek's disease. Within less than one year, I lost 3 of the hens to Marek's disease. The other two are most likely inevitably also infected with this highly contagious disease. While it is true that vaccines are not 100% effective, having lost more than half of the flock to the same disease within less than one year, seems to me that there either has been a problem with the vaccine (these vaccines have to be handled and stored properly), or they were not immunized properly. Two of my daughters are veterinarians, and I have raised and maintained many animals before. I am not inexperienced working with farm animals. Unfortunately, the farm's response was that of, while they are sorry, nothing can/will be done. Since this is such a highly contagious disease, I cannot add new hens (as their health would be jeopardized as well), nor can I re-home the ones I have. I am posting this as a caution to others. It is very traumatic and costly to see these hens get sick and then dealing the vet bills to euthanize them humanely. In addition, it is very difficult to find veterinarians who work with chickens (for some it falls under avian and others under exotics). read more

This was my 1st time here and I am glad I stopped by. We got out of our car and were immediately greeted by this sweet adorable black dog. She loved the attention. I did not see any employees working when I stopped by. This farm has an honor system and you just put what you owe in this blue box. I will be back. read more

We started our backyard flock and chose to get our chicks from Dare2Dream due to their great reviews...we were not disappointed. Doreen, who is their customer service extraordinaire contacted us well in advance of our delivery date to tell us she would be scheduling the delivery. She then scheduled the delivery the day before, just as promised. On the day of delivery, Aidan (sp?) our delivery guy was running early...so of course he called to let us know and ask if it was okay. He also was awesome. Earlier this week we had a bit of a surprise when we heard a crow from the brood box...yes, we had a "rooster in the hen house." When I contacted Doreen, she got back to me right away, and we have already scheduled the replacement delivery. We've had great chickens and a great customer service experience. I highly recommend paying the extra money to get your chickens from Dare2Dream. read more

We frequent Dare to Dream farm stand often and have loved watching it grow over the years. Everything is so fresh, yummy and thoughtfully presented. They knock their special events out of the park, pairing wonderful local wines with food prepared on the farm. Such a treat! We have 3 chickens from Dare to Dream Farms, carefully chosen by our then, 6.5 year old. The owners took the time to show our daughter every single chick, what they'd look like when they were older, what their eggs would look like, truly such patient, wonderful people. Our "girls" are now grown ladies, happy and safe in their coop made just for them. Everything about this place is magical. We are so lucky to have them as part of our community. read more

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I bought four chicks from here 11 months ago and one just had to be put down bc she had Mareks. She was my favorite chicken and I'm beyond heartbroken. The vet as soon as she examined the chicken said Dare to Dream farms? So upsetting. I hope my others are okay. DTD needs to get their act together and stop selling sick birds. Clearly their vaccination practices are poor, considering they have a reputation of the farm that sells checks with Marek's. In theory, I love what they're doing, but in practicality it's not being done well. read more

Dare 2 Dream Farms is a small family farm that is beyond sustainable and tastefully local. It literally grew from a dream, incorporating homegrown relationships from Lompoc and beyond. Over the years, they have developed more than just custom backyard chicken coops, but also fresh eggs, vegetables, and other food (canned varieties and breads), in season through co-ops, CSAs, and now their beautiful food stand. On-site learning opportunities, Farm to Table, and their new AirBNB offers opportunity for an inspiring experience nestled in their private canyon farmland. It is still one of my favorite sustainable businesses and I've yet to find better tomatoes anywhere else!! Miss this place so much. read more

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I purchased 3 young hens to add to my existing small flock. Easy online ordering. D2D was great at communicating. I picked my girls up at the local pet store. No problems and my hens are beautiful, not skittish, and very healthy. I will be buying pullets from them in the future. read more

They had great produce, spices, soaps, breads, and dairy products. My mom showed me this place and I'm really impressed. I was surprised that no one was there and you had to pay in your own. I bought broccoli, which was 2 dollars per pound. The taste was crisp and fresh, once I cooked it ! To get to the farm it is a bit of a drive down a long road in Lompoc, but definitely worth going :) read more

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I hate leaving low reviews=had emailed to confirm my small group to visit the farm on Saturday- she asked if 1pm would work- we were there early, the dogs were parking and ran out toward us= we were wandering about on the road, by the table near the egg cooler. We were there over 1/2 hour and no one showed to let us see the chickens or grounds past the road. SUPER DISAPPOINTED plus as a tour leader makes me look bad... Hope this doesn't happen to others hoping to visit- read more

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I stayed at an Airbnb on this farm, and absolutely loved it! The nifty and adorable farm stand is open to the public, and goes off of a cash payments honor system. Everything there is free range and organic. read more

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I ordered three pullets for pickup at a local feed store. I received both phone and email confirmations of my pickup. I did call and email with various questions before and after ordering, and always received a prompt, polite, and detailed response to my questions. At pickup, the young man delivering the chickens opened up the traveling box to confirm which chickens I had, just to make sure I got the right ones. My only problem now is that I was planning on waiting a few years before adding to my flock, so that I don't end up with six geriatric chickens and no eggs (my city only allows a limit of six chickens), but I am enjoying my girls so much that I am having a really hard time not getting more now! All three of my girls seem healthy and we have had no problems so far. (It has been a month so far.) read more

I am over the moon with my new chicken coop! The team at Dare2Dream farms are amazing!! They gave me great advice and I was able to find the perfect coop for my back yard. They came and installed it very quickly! The best part is that if I move or decide I want my coop in another place I can dismantle it by panel and easily move it somewhere else! If only they gave lessons to my girls on how to use a coop... But they are slowly getting the idea! Thank you so much Dare2dream farms!!! read more

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Dare 2 Dream Farms is an amazing story of the little farm that could, as we first saw when viewing the video on their website. What started off as a vision has turned into a little slice of Heaven on Earth. Their customer service is second to none, and all our questions were answered with the utmost honesty and integrity. We are so fortunate to have this local business who care about their customers. Jeremy and Meghan are both extremely knowledgeable, thorough and hard working, and go the extra mile for their customers. If you are looking for a top notch coop with chicks or just visit the farm store for some delicious free range eggs from happy chickens and the most flavorful organic fresh produce, you've definitely come to the right place. We will be back and will continue to recommend this business to others in the market for a coop and chicks! read more

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Buying chickens here made for a very pleasant experience . Driving into the beautiful farm is a joy in itself. I was warmly greeted and treated with patience as she walked me through picking out the different breeds. They have good prices on all the basic supplies you need to get started with backyard chickens. All my new chicks are healthy, happy, and so much fun! read more

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when you put chickens in the shopping cart and then pick another item like the brooder kit I wanted and go to check out, someone can take those chickens out of your shopping cart if they check out faster than you which isn't fair and you have to start over picking a different chick breed and the same thing happened 3 times. This was during their sale last Thursday April 9th. Then, I got an email late at night that my shopping cart still have the chickens in there and my girls got excited I went to click on it and it was empty. Very frustrating check out process it's like fighting for tickets thru Ticketmaster, we bought at another hatchery without issue and cheaper price. I gave two stars for at least responding to my frustration but then they just pointed out I can try next Thursday without fixing their issue. read more

We had the joy of touring the Farm with Jeremy. He went above and beyond our expectations. As we explored the farm we learned the Raff's inspiring story and entrepreneurial journey. It painted a picture of what it's like to dive into farming full time. We loved Jeremy's outlook on his lands potential and the evident joy in experimentation which has led to unexpected and glorious places for his family. We recommend this tour to anyone looking for inspiration and motivation. read more

Everyone we encountered at Dare 2 Dream Farms was wonderful. We are from the Central Valley and purchased the Weathertop small with the 6x5 run attachment. My questions were answered promptly via email about our order. Upon arrival for pickup we were immediately greeted by Jose who directed us where to back up to get loaded. Jose and Dylan loaded the coop panels into our F150, FYI it barely fit and in hindsight I would have brought a small trailer. But they took their time to load it all so it was secure. After, we checked out the self service farm stand which had a nice assortment. We were apprehensive at first to spend that much money on a coop but after seeing the thought that went into the design and the experience we had it was totally worth it. Putting it together was not difficult, just take your time and line up the predrilled holes. The roof os the heaviest piece and it took four people to place it on the structure. My only criticism would be that some of the cedar boards used were a little banged up, not enough to effect the structural integrity but not picture perfect. But considering the lumber industry is insane right now I imagine sourcing it can be difficult...so no stars deducted. Thanks Dare 2 Dream! read more

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I cannot say enough about these wonderful peeps! I am referring to both the chicks AND people...Doreen is a goddess, has been so responsive, helpful, and kind. We have purchased pullets and babies and couldn't be happier. Thank you Dare to Dream! read more