Jacob Bates

Jacob Bates is a chicken breeder in Charleston, AR, located in Franklin County and the Ozark region near Fort Smith. He has been raising small flocks for more than a decade and maintains detailed records of vaccinations, parasite screenings, and routine veterinary checkups. The birds are kept in spacious, well-ventilated, climate-controlled coops designed for comfort, safety, and disease prevention.

Daily gentle handling from hatch to maturity helps foster calm temperaments and ensures the chickens adapt well to backyard environments. Sustainable practices guide the operation, with locally sourced feed, rotational grazing areas, and composting of bedding to enrich the land. A focus on selecting breeding stock for resilience and strong egg production supports consistent quality across generations. Owners often remark on the health and demeanor of Bates’s birds, noting the breeder’s careful attention to their welfare.