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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for fox farm in California is $18.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a fox farm?

A Fox Farm job typically involves the care, breeding, and management of foxes, often for conservation, research, or fur production. Responsibilities may include feeding, cleaning enclosures, monitoring fox health, and maintaining farm operations. Some positions require knowledge of animal husbandry or veterinary care. Regulations and ethical considerations vary by location and purpose of the farm.

What does a typical workday look like for someone employed at a fox farm?

A typical day at a fox farm involves feeding and caring for animals, maintaining clean living environments, monitoring animal health, and assisting with routine farm maintenance tasks. Workers may also be responsible for record-keeping, assisting with breeding programs, and ensuring all activities comply with local animal welfare regulations. The role often requires early mornings, a hands-on approach, and collaboration with a small, dedicated team. Expect a mix of both outdoor and indoor tasks in varying weather conditions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the fox farm position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Fox Farm worker, you need practical knowledge of animal husbandry, farm management, and adherence to animal welfare standards, often supported by on-the-job experience or agriculture-related training. Familiarity with feeding equipment, health monitoring tools, and farm safety protocols is important for daily operations. Strong attention to detail, responsibility, and effective teamwork enable smooth farm functioning and animal well-being. These qualifications are vital to ensure the humane care and efficient management of fox populations, as well as compliance with industry regulations.

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Infographic showing various Fox Farm job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $38,076 per year, or $18.3 per hour.

Assistant Ranch Foreperson Driveon- Fox 1 Ranch

Foster Farms

Merced, CA • On-site

$18.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Foster Farms rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

309th of 440 rated food and drinks producers

Job description


(Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 7:00pm and 11:59pm. Additional $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 12:00am-4:59am)
  • Contribute to and assist Ranch Manager to oversee all ranch activities and functions of assigned fryers and fryer ranch.
  • Assist manager to direct the grow out of fryers through the setup of the ranch,
  • brooding, temperatures, ventilation, mortality, vaccinations, medications, so
  • that conditions are maintained to meet the highest possible level of quality.
  • Maintain the ranch facilities, to include appearance, arranging with the
  • maintenance department, needed materials and service calls. Follow and enforce strict sanitation procedures being constantly aware of the bird's health; report any abnormalities to the Manager or Field Supervisor.
  • React responsibly to emergencies that could adversely affect the chickens, day or night.
  • Assist Ranch Manager to manage and control all ranch production costs, to include. all labor, fuel, supply, utility, medication, and ranch maintenance costs.
  • Maintain accurate and complete records pertaining to all ranch activities, i.e., feed, mortality, fuel, production, and energy consumption.
  • Assist Ranch Manager to provide proper training and delegation of duties to all ranch personnel. Adhere to and enforce company safety, animal welfare and disease prevention guidelines.
  • Additional Functions include, but limited to, perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications
  • Must have completed the Chicken Grow Out Training Program.
  • Must be self-motivated and able to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
  • Must possess supervisory and leadership skills.
  • Must have good mathematical and organizational skills.
  • Must have good written and verbal communication skills (Basic English).
  • Must be able to move and lift 50 pounds.
  • Preferably, will have a mechanical aptitude.
  • Must be willing and able to respond as necessary to alarms and adverse conditions affecting the chickens.
  • Must be able to work as scheduled/needed to include overtime, evenings, holidays and weekends.
  • Must be able to follow and enforce company standards, guidelines and policies on anyone working on his/her ranch complex.
  • Must have the ability to work at other ranches/complexes as needed.

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