Chickens are on their feet all day. Even when they roost, perch or relax, they are still on their feet! Consequently, foot and toes injuries can occur no matter how many preventatives you implement. Bumblefoot is one such ailment that is caused when an infection develops in the foot pad...

I love venison, and I love sandwiches. So, these gluten-free venison cheesesteak sandwiches combine the best of both worlds! Melty, gooey cheese mixed with tender, juicy steak sandwiched between the halves of a soft gluten-free roll and topped with a sweet flavorful barbeque sauce… you can’t get much better than...

I know you have probably heard me say this over and over in my articles, or at least something like this: your flock’s diet is their life blood. It’s what gives them energy and keeps them healthy. And it must change and adapt based on the seasons. What your flock...

These grain-free brownies are my favorite brownie recipe ever! I absolutely love their fudgy texture and chocolatey taste! Topped with homemade mint frosting and a sugar-free chocolate ganache… I don’t think these brownies can get any better! They are super easy to make and are the perfect allergy-friendly dessert for...

A chicken’s diet is essential for keeping it healthy and productive. Sudden diet changes can be hard for your homestead flock to adjust to, and feed switches can even cause health problems if they are not done properly. While complete diet changes should be avoided as much as possible, there...

I love carrot cake, and I love sweet rolls. So, it only makes sense that I would love a big, soft sweet roll filled with the delicious combination of carrot cake flavors and topped with a healthy dose of sweet, sugary glaze! Irresistible! These grain-free carrot cake sweet rolls are...

Just like chickens are the gateway animal for raising homestead livestock, I feel like herbs are the gateway plants for homestead gardening. So, it only makes since that chickens and herbs go together! Using herbs for your homestead flock is a great way to help them stay healthy naturally. Herbs...

There is nothing I like better than seeing my homestead flock happily pecking around in the yard, garden, and surrounding woods with the warm sun on their backs and the lush grass (or dried leaves) under their feet. I know they are doing what instinctually comes natural for them, and...

Crockpot Paleo Venison Stewgluten-free | grain-free | dairy-free | tree nut free | egg freeby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | April 21, 2022This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. This crockpot paleo venison stew is a delicious, hardy meal that is healthy and...

The crop is the gateway to a chicken’s stomach. Ensuring that the crop is functioning properly is essential for keeping your flock healthy and productive! There are two common ailments that affect the crop: sour crop and impacted crop. Learning to tell the difference between sour crop vs impacted crop...

Perfectly moist, perfectly sweet, and perfectly flavorful… these gluten-free carrot cupcakes are everything a carrot cake cupcake should be! Made completely grain-free and dairy-free, these cupcakes are the perfect modern pioneer dessert option even if you are on a restricted diet. While I might not dare say they are ‘healthy’...

Why is my chicken losing feathers? A chicken’s feathers are what protect its skin and helps keep the chicken warm. There are two main reasons why a chicken would lose its feathers. Usually feather loss is caused by molting or the feathers being pulled out by other flock members. Feather...

If you have done your research at all on hatching chicks, you will know that most sources tell you not to help a chick hatch. And I totally agree! Healthy chicks don’t need help hatching. However, I do believe there are circumstances in which you can help a chick hatch...

If you have never had cauliflower soup before, please don’t let the name throw you off! This dairy-free cheesy cauliflower soup is one of my favorite vegetable soups ever! Cauliflower soup has always sounded good to me, but not so for other members of my family. When I first made...

Let’s face it, chicken is on the menu for a lot of animals! Chicken is a favorite meal option for just about every predator out there, big or small. It may seem discouraging to raise a homestead animal that so many predators have on their meal list, but with some...

Grain-free Breaded Perch Filletsgluten-free | grain-free | dairy-free option | tree nut freeby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | March 24, 2022This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. Fish is one of my favorite meals to both eat and make! Not only do I...

Raising a healthy homestead brood means knowing what to feed chicks as they grow and mature. Chicks can eat just about any food from a very young age, however, it’s important that we monitor what foods they eat, how much they eat of any given food, and how frequently we...

I love a good coffee cake. In my opinion, coffee cake goes with just about anything, not just coffee. A hot cup of tea…. a warm bowl of homemade soup…. some fresh eggs fried over easy with some bacon…. yup, it all sounds good to me when paired with this...

Learning how to make fermented chicken feed is a great cost effective, nutritious, and easy way to feed your homestead flock! Fermented chicken feed helps you get the most out of your feed bags while still providing nutritious food for your chickens. My flock loves their fermented feed and I...

Gluten-free tamale pie has all the bold flavors of a delicious, warm chili mixed with soft, flavorful cornbread! I had never heard of this pie until I was looking for new meal pies to try. As soon as I saw what was in a tamale pie, I knew I had...