As time goes by when farming – you will eventually lose chickens to predators. Our owl from last year came back and took out two of them recently – our favorite Terrance and one of the Rode Island Reds. This leaves us with 5 hens and the 2 roo’s. Time to get new chicks! Bridge
Welcome to Raven Grove Farms
Raven Grove is a small homestead located in the Central Willamette Valley near Eugene, Oregon. Our goal is to work toward more self-sustainability with an emphasis on food, lifestyle, and awareness.
What we do at Raven Grove Farms
Beekeeping
We have been beekeepers for three years and have a small but growing apiary. There is nothing quite like fresh wildflower honey.
Learn MoreHome, Farm, and Garden
When we moved into Raven Grove, we weren't thinking about homesteading. But as we started to look around the lifestyle and processes involved intriqued us.
Learn MoreFood and Drink
We have learned about home cooking, preservation, and brewing. This is the final product of what we grow and produce at the farm.
Learn MoreExperimentation, Fun, Exploration & Travel in Oregon
Western Oregon is beutiful and it is a pleasure to get out see the world. explore, and have a good time.
Learn MoreOur Horses
We love our four horses. They are a major part of our family and our activities.
Learn MoreOur most recent journal entries. Click the links above for more specific category posts.
August Already?!?
August 7, 2019
By Marcus
Summer seems to have just got started and it’s only a few short weeks to the start of fall! It’s been busy and we can’t seem to keep caught up on projects. We still have a ton of work in the barn, arena, and paddock area. Add in an upcoming honey harvest, chick raising, geese,
Frik and Frak (Growing)
July 12, 2019
By Marcus
Frik and Frak are growing quickly. We brought them home at the end of April. We think they were maybe 2 weeks old at the time so they would be about 12 weeks old now. Frik is our friendlier goose and doesn’t mind being held. Frak, on the other hand, is a bit of a