Chicken Poop Problems: The Scoop on Poopby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | October 10, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. Yup, it’s a gross topic, but it is helpful to discuss chicken poop problems that you might encounter in the homestead flock....
Gluten-free Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookiesgluten-free | tree nut free option | refined sugar freeby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | October 05, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. Usually I’m not a huge fan of pumpkin cookies. The texture never seems to be cookie-like...
What is Grit for Chickens?by Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | September 26, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. Did you know that chickens eat stones? That’s essentially what chicken grit it. Chicken’s need grit in their diet to aid digestion of other...
The Importance of Calcium for Laying Hensby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | September 12, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. The homestead flock needs to have a balanced and nutritious diet in order to stay healthy and productive. One of the most...
Healthy Menu Ideas for Busy Homesteadersgluten-free | grain-free | dairy-free | tree nut free | egg freeby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | September 7, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. Many of us have chosen to become modern pioneers in hopes of...
5 Tips to Vacation-Proof the Chicken Coopby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | August 29, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. Maybe you are a modern pioneer who likes to travel (like me). Or you just need your homestead chicken coop to be...
Gluten-free Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cookiesgluten-free | tree nut free | refined sugar freeby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | August 24, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. These fantastic gluten-free chocolate chip zucchini cookies are the best zucchini cookies I have ever made!...
8 Natural Supplements for Chickensby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | August 15, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. Natural supplements can boost flock health, improve production and help prevent against disease and parasites. However, have you ever heard the saying “too much...
When Do Chickens Start Laying Eggs?by Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | July 25, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. While there are many reasons why you may choose to raise chickens on the homestead, one of the most beneficial additions chickens add...
Grain-free Pigs in a Blanket (gluten-free)gluten-free | grain-free | dairy-free option | tree nut freeby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | July 20, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. If your definition of comfort foods includes soft bread dough and some cheese, then...
How to Design a Chicken Coopby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | July 18, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. When building a homestead chicken coop, there are guidelines to keep in mind and there are also essentials that must be included. If...
Gluten-free Oatmeal Monster Cookies (flourless)gluten-free | tree nut freeby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | July 13, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. If anyone asks me what my favorite cookie is, these gluten-free oatmeal monster cookies will always be my answer! Peanut...
What to do with an Aggressive Roosterby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | July 11, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. Any rooster can be protective and assertive, so knowing how to deal with an aggressive rooster is important for raising a safe...
Simple Grilled Chicken Salad Bowlsgluten-free | grain-free | dairy-free | tree nut free | egg freeby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | July 06, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. One of my favorite chicken recipes is grilled chicken salad! These simple grilled...
How to Prep a Chicken for a Poultry Showby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | July 5, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. Poultry shows are actually significant to us as modern pioneer homesteaders. They encourage the maintenance and preservation of heritage chicken...
Gluten-free S’more Cookies (nut free)gluten-free | tree nut freeby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | June 29, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. What if you could make a cookie that tasted just like a campfire s’more? Well these gluten-free s’more cookies come...
When to Remove Chicks from the Incubatorby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | June 27, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. If everything goes as planned during a hatch, you shouldn’t have a problem with knowing when to take the fluffy youngsters out...
Gluten-free Strawberry Rhubarb Pie (nut free)gluten-free | grain-free option | tree nut free | refined sugar freeby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | June 22, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. This gluten-free strawberry rhubarb pie is the perfect combination of sweet berries...
How to Stop a Hen from Being Broodyby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | June 20, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. What causes your friendly, mischievous hen to turn into a lion in the nesting box!? Broodiness. A hen who has gone...
Dairy-free Strawberry Banana Smoothiegluten-free | grain-free | dairy-free | tree nut free | egg freeby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | June 15, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. For all you smoothie fans out there, this modern pioneer recipe is for you!...