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Snodgrass Family Farm has been raising their own chickens in the Illinois Valley of Southern Oregon for the last 10 years. Each spring-summer, they raise and butcher two batches of 25-30 meat birds that last them until the following year. They have found this number to be a balance of what they can manage and what their space can hold. During their 12-week lifespan, the chickens are incorporated into various permaculture systems on the farm that benefit them and the landscape.

A mobile chicken coop and temporary fencing allows the chickens to be rotated into large designated grazing areas, giving them nutritious grasses and insects to eat along with plenty of fresh air and sunshine. This type of grazing eliminates the need for a fossil-fuel powered mower, naturally keeping weeds down and reducing wildfire risk. Through scratching, chickens prep areas for planting seeds, and their manure fertilizes the soil beneath them or it can be used on surrounding vegetables and fruit trees. We hope that this informational video encourages you to consider adding animals on your homestead or farm. Or at the very least, support your local organic farms that have humane and holistic practices!