We’ve reached that time of the year where you get no fresh eggs from your homestead flock and it looks like someone plucked all your hens: welcome to molting season. All birds molt, both wild and domestic. It is a natural occurrence that is often triggered by weather patterns. Molting...
Chocolate Chip Banana Collagen Muffinsgluten-free | grain-free | tree nut free | refined sugar freeby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | Aug. 11, 2022This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. Don’t let the healthy sounding name scare you off from this recipe! These grain-free...
Bullying is a behavior issue in the homestead flock. Sometimes bullying can be the result of the dominant personality characteristic of certain breeds. However, more often than not bullying is usually a sign of boredom, stress, a pecking order change, or overcrowding of the flock. The good news is that...
Sweet and delicious… those two words sum up these amazing no-bake gluten-free butterscotch bars! Made with whole oats, sweetened with raw honey, and containing the perfect sticky butterscotch flavor, these bars are perfection. Anything that is no-bake, contains peanut butter and butterscotch, and is topped with a soft and creamy...
Making these high protein quinoa cakes as a DIY treat for chickens is a great way to sustainably spoil your homestead flock and still keep them healthy! Chickens love special treats and snacks, and spoiling your flock can be fun and entertaining. However, you don’t want the treats to take...
These grain-free burger buns may not be exactly like traditional buns, but they are as close to grain-free perfection as one can get! They also taste amazing with a perfectly grilled venison topped with some dairy-free cheese, bbq sauce, and some pickles. It’s the perfect grill-out recipe if you ask...
Chickens and dust bathing go together like peanut butter and jelly. If you don’t provide a dust bath spot, your flock will make their own. Even if you do make a DIY dust bath for your chickens, they may still choose their own location! Whether you make your flock a...
Super simple, super delicious… the two qualifications for a perfect summer meal, and these grilled steak kabobs with grilled summer veggies meet those qualifications exactly! I love making grilled steak kabobs because they are so simple yet delicious and bursting with flavor. I also have fond memories of grilled summer...
While chickens may be the gateway animal to homesteading, there are also plenty of other poultry species to consider adding to your homestead! Raising poultry on the homestead can be fun, educational, challenging, and even rewarding. My goal is to raise every species of domesticated poultry, and so far I...
This grain-free strawberry shortcake is everything that shortcake should be: fluffy, soft, buttery, and perfectly delicious! Top off the shortcake with some fresh, organic strawberries and a dollop of dairy-free whipped cream… it’s a match made for modern pioneers! I love strawberry shortcake, so coming up with this grain-free and...
Why do chickens dust bathe? Chickens dust bathe for several reasons. The primary ones being because it seems to be enjoyable for them and it provides natural health benefits that would be important for a flock’s survival in the wild. It seems contradictory, but dust bathing is one way that...
Sometimes I wonder if sharing such simple recipes, like oatmeal, is really helpful. Then I think back on the struggles I’ve had with making just a bowl of oatmeal and I realize that even simple recipes are sometimes necessary! For the longest time I could not make a perfect bowl...
Living sustainably is one of the goals on the homestead, and one way to do that is to be wise with your money. However, I have also learned that the two go hand-in-hand. Living sustainably is one way to save money. Now this is not a lesson on how to...
I am an ice cream lover, through and through. And being on a gluten-free, dairy-free diet has not squelched that love either! These dairy-free cookie ice cream sandwiches remind me of summer and are perfect for satisfying my ice cream craving. Ice cream sandwiches are always somewhat tricky to make,...
Whether you have one rooster on the homestead or multiple roosters in the homestead flock, knowing how to care for a rooster is important for the health and happiness of your homestead flock! Roosters have different dietary needs than hens. They exhibit different behaviors and play specific roles within the...
Chicks can be resilient, but given their small size, they are more vulnerable to health issues and disease. Keeping your homestead brood healthy will be a full-time job! These 8 ways to keep your chicks healthy is the perfect solution to help you feel confident that you are giving your...
On our homestead, we all happen to be pudding pie fans. My mom loves this chocolate pudding pie, Anna likes any pudding pie, and my dad, it just so happens that his favorite pudding pie is this grain-free butterscotch pie! And I must admit, butterscotch pie is one of my...
Chicks need supplemental heat to stay warm, healthy, and to mature into strong adults. Supplemental heat is most crucial for the first 4 weeks of a chick’s life. However, the supplemental heat will need to be weaned off starting at 1 week of age. Once the chicks are old enough,...
Cereal never had it so good in the form of these grain-free no-bake cereal bars! I love cereal, and I love sweet snacking bars… so these no-bake cereal bars were just meant to be! Whether you want to enjoy one as a high protein, energy rich snack or a quick...
Chicken knowledge is my specialty, and I love reading and learning anything I can about these unique homestead creatures! Over the years, I have come across some facts that simply blew my mind. Chickens are amazing creatures that have been proven to be smart and emotionally sensitive. If you have...