Finding our Place
In 2017, we found the homestead we had been looking for--6.5 acres, some woods, and a small, simple house on the most beautiful road in Greenfield, MA. We moved our family here and got married in the front yard that same year. We fell asleep nights listening to the galloping of the horses next door.
Having both kept chickens in our past lives, we knew that we wanted to start a flock right away. We spent our first summer here building a giant blue coop, and have been building and hatching ever since.
In 2017, we found the homestead we had been looking for--6.5 acres, some woods, and a small, simple house on the most beautiful road in Greenfield, MA. We moved our family here and got married in the front yard that same year. We fell asleep nights listening to the galloping of the horses next door.
Having both kept chickens in our past lives, we knew that we wanted to start a flock right away. We spent our first summer here building a giant blue coop, and have been building and hatching ever since.
Why Silver Fox Farm?
Before we bought our farm, we dreamt of it often. We joked that we could lovingly name it after the few silvery grey hairs appearing on Sarah's head. That joke stuck, and our farm had a name. We also promised each other we would farm in a way that kept the process joyful for both of us. We wanted to have fun. That promise has stuck, too.
We farm first and foremost for the joy of it. We love the birds crowding around us for treats. Gathering an egg so fresh from the nesting box that it's still warm. Picking the first tomato of the season, and arranging a bouquet from the zinnias outside our kitchen window.
Before we bought our farm, we dreamt of it often. We joked that we could lovingly name it after the few silvery grey hairs appearing on Sarah's head. That joke stuck, and our farm had a name. We also promised each other we would farm in a way that kept the process joyful for both of us. We wanted to have fun. That promise has stuck, too.
We farm first and foremost for the joy of it. We love the birds crowding around us for treats. Gathering an egg so fresh from the nesting box that it's still warm. Picking the first tomato of the season, and arranging a bouquet from the zinnias outside our kitchen window.
How and Why We Breed
We are in love with helping you create the same moments of joy and self-sufficiency that mean so much to us. We believe that producing your own food, on whatever scale is possible for you, has an impact. We farm to help you raise your own meat and eggs and become a steward of your own patch of earth.
We are proud to offer you an alternative to large scale hatcheries on your food producing journey. We lovingly hand raise our birds and carefully select our breeding stock for temperament and health as well as the Standard of Perfection.
If an animal is aggressive or gets sick, we won't breed it, no matter how gorgeous it may be, because we know friendliness and health are key to enjoying your backyard or small scale flock. We use the clan mating system to keep the genetic diversity and vigor of our birds high as well as improve them each year.
From Our Flock to Yours
Our chicks and hatching eggs are from birds that are well-loved, cared for, and able to express their full chicken nature. Our flocks live in coops handbuilt by us, with large outdoor runs, and also enjoy access to pasture in tractors that keep them safe from predators. They are fed organic feed, kitchen treats, and forage. We grow out each and every male, giving them full lives until they are processed--by us, with love, care, attention, and speed.
Currently we offer Black Copper Marans, White Marans, Self Blue Ameraucanas, and F1 Olive Eggers. We have both hatching eggs and chicks for sale, although at the moment our chicks are available for local pickup only. We are NPIP certified (MA-1366). You can see our full offerings in our shop.
Our chicks and hatching eggs are from birds that are well-loved, cared for, and able to express their full chicken nature. Our flocks live in coops handbuilt by us, with large outdoor runs, and also enjoy access to pasture in tractors that keep them safe from predators. They are fed organic feed, kitchen treats, and forage. We grow out each and every male, giving them full lives until they are processed--by us, with love, care, attention, and speed.
Currently we offer Black Copper Marans, White Marans, Self Blue Ameraucanas, and F1 Olive Eggers. We have both hatching eggs and chicks for sale, although at the moment our chicks are available for local pickup only. We are NPIP certified (MA-1366). You can see our full offerings in our shop.
