The three main elements needed for incubating chicken eggs are heat, humidity, and turning. All incubators should have an automatic method of controlling the temperature. And you can often choose incubators that have an automatic turning system as well. However, humidity features in different incubators vary and can range from...

Gluten-free Moose Barsgluten-free | dairy-free option | tree nut free | egg freeby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | March 16, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. These gluten-free moose bars rank as one of my top favorite gluten-free desserts! They are almost...

How much does it cost to raise chicks? Do you know how much of an investment those cute little fluff balls will be for your homestead budget? I didn’t either until I started keeping poultry expense records for my 4-H poultry project each year. Every year I would record what...

The classic breakfast bagel has been glorified… into grain-free egg in a hole breakfast bagels! Whether you like your eggs soft and easy, or maybe you like your eggs hard and done… this breakfast bagel sandwich can easily be customized to meet your egg preferences. This sandwich is bursting with...

If you are planning on hatching chicks on your homestead without using a broody hen, you will need to invest in an incubator. Nowadays there are plenty of incubator models and styles of incubators to choose from. They range from small tabletop models to large cabinet style models. Aside from...

Okay, who doesn’t like a giant cookie? If you are one of those rare individuals who doesn’t delight in chomping into a huge, gooey, delicious giant cookie, then this recipe is not for you (maybe check out this traditional grain-free cookie recipe). But for those of us who do enjoy...