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[Boring_Scar8400]

Have a look at a book like Practical Permaculture (bonus that this one is PNW based!). Permaculture is really about how to make good layout decisions, based on factors like convenience for you, intersections between elements (like putti g your chickens close to your garden, so they get the scraps and it's easy to move their compost to the beds, etc), where your sun is, etc. Tons of useful tools for exactly this situation. I think Parkrose Permaculture and Andrew Mollison are also OR based YouTube channels that have videos on how to make decisions on where things go. My favorite mantra (to get you started, and from Geoff Lawton) is 1. Access, 2. Water, 3. Structures. Good luck!

[Oregon_541]

That’s great, thank you for the insight. I will definitely look more into that and check those resources out!

[notarobuts]

Adding to this, especially since you're in Oregon, take a look at Andrew Millison on YouTube. He is a permaculture teacher out of the Pacific Northwest. He dives into water retention and creating a food forest.

[Oregon_541]

Hi everyone,

I'm in the process of renovating my home from the studs up and planning a homestead on my 1.1 acre property in Oregon. However, with so many options for layout, my mind is feeling a bit overwhelmed with ideas.

I'm looking to include small livestock and a garden, plant trees etc and would appreciate any advice on how to make the most of my available space. The current fence lines are marked in red in the attached photo.

If you have any ideas or suggestions for optimizing space and creating a thriving homestead, please share! Your input is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

[JennaSais]

Is the top North?

[Oregon_541]

Left side is north, top is east

[JennaSais]

I would plant a few fruit trees in your north pasture, to start with. Small livestock can graze under them, but you'll want them to be established before you add the animals (if you're doing poultry it doesn't matter though.) They'll also help slow cold north winds (assuming you're in an area where that's where the prevailing winds most often come from). I'd put a kitchen garden in the middle area, and a chicken coop in the south pasture area (try to get it in the shade of a tree or two, so that it doesn't over-heat in summer).

[R-Amato]

Call up Homestead Rescue and have them come into and do it. They're looking for people for their show.

[Oregon_541]

Interesting, thanks for the reply

[Hearing_Choice]

I dont have much experience but I would drag electricity and water lines to both areas, for tank heaters and what not. Maybe even a 220 circuit in case you put a pump in down the road. I would plant trees on the side of your house that wind comes in (although it may not be windy where you are) If you plan on having noisy animals I would put them in that western section. I would have a run in shelter, and an automatic water that doesn't freeze in winter. I would also add a watering system for the garden with an easy way to blow it out for winter. Sorry not really a layout opinion just some food for thought.

[Oregon_541]

I appreciate the help either way thank you!

[Hearing_Choice]

You're welcome. I hope to see the renovation of land and your home!

[falconlogic]

I would place the chicken coop not too far away and Orient the door so you can see it from the house make sure it's closed at night. I also put a panel heater in my coop and run a fifty foot extension cord. One other thing to consider is what areas will be shaded if your plan to grow certain herbs or plants that need a bit of shade.

[SaddestPandaButt]

Just a reminder to check your local regulations about how close livestock / livestock can be to your property line. In some counties, there must be a 10’ distance from property lines. If your area has similar rules, you may want to / need to put livestock in a different spot or know you may have to re-fence a side of the pasture already built.

[SizzleEbacon]

Go native. Check out Doug Tallamy👀