We have a group of wild turkeys (the kind that doesn’t come in a bottle). They range around the area most of the day – but have taken to roosting in our grove in the evening. There are two Toms, ten hens, and several chicks. They have been interesting to watch but I’m sure at
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.
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Chickens
June 14, 2017
By Marcus
We are starting off easy with some chickens. How hard can it be? right?? So we bought six chicks from Wilco Farm Store in Springfield. Three Speckled Sussex Pullets and three Cornish Cross. The staff at Wilco were mostly helpful and answered some of our ore mundane starter questions without too much “omg – these
We are in!
June 13, 2017
By Marcus
It’s been a massive flurry of activity the last several weeks. We closed on the property on May 25th and immediately started to clean up and move in. I had a chance to catch up on the blog while working out of town this week – it’s a much-needed rest! The property has been neglected for