Revolutionizing Poultry Farming with Mobile Chicken Tractors

Nestled within the innovative expanse of GoldenShire Community Campgrounds, our poultry operation stands as a testament to the ingenious harmony of sustainability and productivity. At the heart of this initiative is our unique "chicken tractor" system, a method that not only prioritizes the well-being of our chickens but also enhances the fertility and health of the land they inhabit.

The Chicken Tractor: A Mobile Home for Healthier Chickens

Our chicken tractors are not your typical stationary coop. These mobile homes, constructed from scrap lumber milled directly from trees on GoldenShire's land, offer our chickens a fresh patch of ground each day. This daily relocation is crucial for several reasons. Firstly, it allows the chickens to enjoy a varied diet, feasting on the grass and insects in their new surroundings. This not only leads to happier, healthier chickens but also to eggs and meat of superior nutritional quality.

Moreover, the movement prevents the chickens from sitting in their waste, significantly reducing the risk of disease that is often prevalent in conventional, stationary chicken farming. As these tractors move across the land, the chickens naturally aerate the soil and fertilize it with their droppings, enhancing soil fertility without the need for chemical inputs.

From Hatchery to Harvest: A Closed-Loop System

GoldenShire's poultry operation is a closed-loop system, beginning with our on-site hatchery located in one of our barns. Here, chicks are hatched and nurtured until they're ready for the great outdoors and their mobile homes. This hatchery allows us to maintain a continuous cycle of life, ensuring a steady supply of chickens for both egg production and meat.

Once they've lived a full and productive life in the pastures, the chickens are humanely processed in our state-of-the-art processing unit housed in another barn. This facility is equipped with all necessary industrial-grade stainless steel machinery for efficient and clean processing, ensuring that nothing goes to waste.

Harmony with GoldenShire's Farm Operations

The poultry operation at GoldenShire is not an isolated endeavor but a cog in the larger machinery of the campground's regenerative farm operations. The chickens play a vital role in pest control, reducing the need for chemical pesticides. Their manure enriches the soil, promoting healthier crops in our market garden.

A Model for Sustainable Farming

GoldenShire's poultry operation exemplifies how thoughtful, innovative approaches to farming can create systems that are beneficial for both the environment and the animals. By integrating traditional knowledge with modern techniques, we're able to produce food in a way that respects the land and its inhabitants, offering a model for sustainable farming that we hope will inspire others.

Our journey is only beginning, but each step brings us closer to a future where farming works in harmony with nature, rather than against it. Through initiatives like our mobile chicken tractor system, GoldenShire is leading the way towards a more sustainable, regenerative world.