Benefits of Elderberries for Chickensby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | January 30, 2024This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. Elderberries are an ancient holistic remedy that were used by the Native Americans to help treat both internal and external health issues. But… did...

Grain-free Snickerdoodle Cookiesgluten-free | grain-free | tree nut free | refined sugar freeby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | January 25, 2024This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. These grain-free snickerdoodle cookies are everything a snickerdoodle should be… sweet, soft in the middle with...

8 Most Cold Hardy Chicken Breedsby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | May 2, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. You know the saying, “gotta’ have the right tool for the job”. Well it’s the same logic when it comes to choosing chicken...

Grain-free Chocolate Chip Muffinsgluten-free | grain-free | tree nut free | refined sugar freeby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | January 11, 2024This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. These grain-free chocolate chip muffins were everything I had dreamed that they would be! My...

What is Cold Stress in Poultry?by Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | January 2, 2024This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. What is cold stress in poultry? Cold stress is the response a chicken’s body has to staying warm in cold weather. It is...

Grain-free Baked French Toastgluten-free | grain-free | tree nut free | refined sugar freeby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | December 28, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. Warm, sweet, and bursting with maple cinnamon flavor… this grain-free baked French toast is everything...

Should I Insulate the Chicken Coop?by Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | December 19, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. When it comes to winter chicken keeping, questions like, ‘should I heat the chicken coop?’, ‘does the coop need to be insulated?’, and...

Paleo Sugar Cookies (nut free & gluten-free)gluten-free | grain-free | tree nut free | refined sugar freeby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | December 14, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. Sweet, soft, and decorated with delicious goodies… these sugar cookies are everything...

The Deep Litter Method for the Chicken Coopby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | December 5, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. If you’ve been a northern homesteader for any length of time, you’re probably pretty familiar with the term ‘deep litter method’....

Grain-free Wafflesgluten-free | grain-free | dairy-free | tree nut free | sugar freeby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | November 30, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. Breakfast of champions step aside, because grain-free waffles are going to take the cake! These grain-free...

How to Prevent Marek’s Disease in Chickensby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | November 21, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. Marek’s disease is a prevalent virus that commonly infects young and growing chicks but can also infect mature birds as well. This...

Dairy-free Pumpkin Piegluten-free | grain-free | dairy-free | tree nut free | refined-sugar freeby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | November 16, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. I dare say there’s nothing that tastes more like fall than a big slice of...

Feeding Chickens a Homestead Diet: Grain, Treats, & Supplementsby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | November 7, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. Feeding chickens a homestead diet is a great way to raise your flock in a sustainable and frugal way! Each...

Gluten-free Chocolate Chip Muffinsgluten-free | dairy-free option | tree nut free | refined sugar freeby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | November 2, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. My favorite muffins are chocolate chip muffins, and I love how these gluten-free chocolate...

What is Marek’s Disease in Chickens?by Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | October 24, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. Marek’s disease a common but little known poultry disease. It can take on many shapes and forms, so it is often a confusing...

Grain-free Mint Brownie Donutsgluten-free | grain-free | dairy-free | tree nut free | refined sugar freeby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | October 19, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. Brownies and donuts… it’s a match made in heaven. These grain-free mint brownie...

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....

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...

Grain-free Chocolate Chip Banana Breadgluten-free | grain-free | dairy-free option | tree nut free | refined sugar freeby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | September 21, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. This grain-free chocolate chip banana bread features all the essentials of...

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...