Grain-free blueberry waffles that are super delicious, flourless, and easy to make!? Yup, I’m serious, these are my go-to grain-free waffles when I want a sweet, savory, healthy, and filling breakfast. I love that I can whip these simple waffles up in my blender and have them ready in minutes!...

Winter chicken keeping is not as challenging as it sounds. Once you get the cold weather logistics figured out, caring for your flock during the winter should be pretty similar to other times of the year, with just a few management changes. The cold weather’s main affect on poultry is...

Having allergies and diet restrictions can be hard, but that doesn’t mean you can’t throw a party! I let my imagination run wild when I started coming up with ideas for this allergy-friendly winter party food plan & recipes guide! My family thought I was crazy, but they sure did...

What’s warm, cheap, easy to make, and something that chickens love on cold winter mornings? Oatmeal why of course! However, there are also many other treats that fall into those same categories and are even healthier for your flock than oatmeal! Oatmeal is not downright terrible for chickens, but there...

A moist, soft, and delicious muffin bursting with holiday flavor… that’s what makes these grain-free gingerbread muffins a must-try recipe this holiday season! Of all the holiday flavors, gingerbread is probably one of my favorites, and these muffins hit the spot. They were so delicious I could have them for...

A peaceful, well socialized, and coherent flock makes for happy, calm, and stress free flock members who are productive and healthy! When there is strife or division within the flock, it causes stress. Stress leads to a decrease in production, an opportunity for disease, and even death for some members...

With Christmas right around the corner you might be thinking about the people you need to find gifts for.  I love finding that perfect gift, but it’s not always easy.  Raising chickens is becoming more popular and you can now find many fun, unique, and useful products that would make the perfect...

Pumpkin pie is a delicious fall pie, but it’s not the traditional fall pie in my house. This grain-free sweet potato pie has the privilege of being the ultimate, long anticipated fall pie every year! While I think it makes a good pie for any time of the year, I...

How fancy is your coop? Or maybe a more practical question for homestead chicken raisers is, how fancy does my coop need to be? There is a difference between frivolous and functional when it comes to amenities in the coop. With winter almost here, it’s time to think about how...

These nut-free trail bars are everything a granola bar should be! They are delicious, nutritious, hearty, and super easy to make! I love that they are allergy friendly and that they contain simple ingredients that are healthy for you and delicious! I always make these trail bars whenever I need...

Creamy, rich, and full of flavor… this dairy-free chicken pot pie soup has got to be one of my favorite soups! Soup season is here and I can’t wait to start adding delicious, warm soups to my weekly menu. Dairy-free chicken pot pie soup is the perfect menu item for...

Raising chickens on the homestead means you have natural composters right at your finger tips! However, just because chickens act like they will eat anything doesn’t mean they can eat everything. There are good and bad table scraps for chickens that you should be aware of when giving your flock...

Gluten-free Apple Crispgluten-free | tree nut free | egg free | refined sugar freeby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | Oct. 8, 2020This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. Every bite of this gluten-free apple crisp is bursting with cinnamon sugar flavor, soft caramelized...

Like any good pet owner, I enjoy browsing the farm store isles looking for goodies for my chickens. Since I’ve been striving to become more sustainable and self-sufficient, I have started looking for ways to make my own chicken treats, but occasionally I still like to buy them a ‘store-bought’...

A light, fluffy chocolate chip scone served with a delicious homemade soup is a favorite memory of mine. That’s why I wanted to try and create a grain-free version of the gluten-free scones I remember having. These grain-free chocolate chips scones met the taste and texture tests and are also...

Raising chickens on the homestead means using what resources and materials you have available to keep your flock happy, healthy, and safe. These 9 diy projects for the chicken coop are functional items you can make for the coop. Not only do these projects help spruce up the coop, but...

This dairy-free homemade mac’n’cheese makes the dairy-free life so much more bearable and delicious! Creamy, smooth, and flavorful is what this macaroni and cheese is all about. Not only is it delicious, but it is also allergy friendly and super easy to make! The homemade cheese sauce uses simple, healthy...

Supplements are important in a chicken’s diet too! While choosing the right homestead poultry feed goes a long way in promoting health in your flock, adding supplements to your flock’s diet can increase longevity, productivity, and overall health. However, you must learn how to use chicken feed supplements properly in...

Ready for the best grain-free blueberry pie you will ever taste? This blueberry pie has all the essentials, a light and fluffy crust filled with a sweet and flavorful berry filling! I love that I am even able to put a lattice crust on this blueberry pie and that it...

Gluten-free Trail Mix Granola Barsgluten-free | dairy-free option | tree nut free option | egg freeby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | Updated July 29, 2025This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. Sweet, salty, packed with protein… and totally delicious. That’s what these gluten-free...