Grain-free Fudge Pie (nut free)

Grain-free fudge pie is the perfect pie for chocolate lovers! Even if you don’t qualify yourself as a chocolate lover (like myself), you will still love this pie, just like I do! It truly tastes like fudge and has a delicious fudgy texture! I love that this pie is made...

6 Best Chicken Breeds for the Homestead

There are literally hundreds of chicken breeds to choose from! When it comes to choosing the best chicken breeds for the homestead, there are a few factors to consider in order for your flock to be productive and fulfill the role as a homestead flock. While many of these breeds...

Dairy-free Butterfinger Pie

This dairy-free butterfinger pie is the perfect sweet treat that is bursting with peanut butter flavor and complimented by the occasional sweet crunch of a homemade butterfinger! A special obsession of mine has been to make every kind of pie I can think, but I want to make each pie...

How to Keep Chickens Warm during the Winter

One question that many northern homesteaders may find themselves asking is: how can I help my homestead flock stay warm when the temperatures never get above freezing? First, let me tell you that it is a legitimate question to ask. Chickens can handle cold weather better then warm weather, and...

6 Tips for Buying Chicks- Homestead Edition

Spring on the homestead often leads to a major case of chick fever! Whether you are looking to start your first homestead flock or wanting to add to your existing homestead flock, there are some things to consider before getting chicks this spring for the homestead! These 6 tips for...

12 Gluten-free Sandwich Recipes & Ideas

I’ll admit…. I’m a sandwich lover! When I think of sandwiches, I often think of lunch. Lunch is one of those meals that I feel there is such a variety of ‘normal’ lunch foods. Typically, I use lunch to clean out the fridge from last night’s leftovers. However, many times...

8 Healthy Boredom Busters for Chickens

Boredom can become an issue for homestead flock’s that have to be cooped up due to inclement weather. The winter months are an especially hard time to keep your flock entertained and active. Preventing boredom not only makes for a happy flock, but it also prevents issues like feather pulling,...

Grain-free Pizza Crust Recipe

This grain-free pizza crust recipe is just too good to ignore! Can you imagine having a nice warm, cheesy slice of pizza while still being on a grain-free diet? This grain-free pizza crust recipe makes all that and more possible! In my house, Friday night is pizza night, and if...

Guide for Choosing Chicken Breeds for the Homestead

There are literally hundreds of chicken breeds to choose from when it comes to starting your first flock or adding to your existing flock! How do you choose the right breeds? Are there ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ chicken breeds? This guide for choosing chicken breeds for the homestead should give you...

8 Biosecurity Tips for Homestead Chickens

Biosecurity is extremely important for homestead chicken keepers. Biosecurity is the measures you take to prevent disease, parasites, and pathogens from affecting your flock. Understanding how biosecurity works and all that it entails will help you keep your flock healthy and free from disease and parasites. I use these 8...

20 Ways to Keep Your Chickens’ Water from Freezing

Want to overcome one of the toughest winter chicken keeping problems on the homestead? Figure out how to keep your flock’s water from freezing during the winter! These 20 ways to keep your chickens’ water from freezing will be helpful for conquering this winter chicken keeping problem! Having electricity out...

What to Feed Chickens During the Winter

A balanced diet is important year round to keep your flock healthy. During the winter, your flock’s dietary needs change slightly due to weather changes, decreased activity, and the increased need to stay warm. If these changes are not met, your flock could suffer from a deficiency or surplus in...

Grain-free Gingerbread Donut Holes

Nothing speaks of the holiday season more than buffalo plaid, pine trees, and gingerbread. These grain-free gingerbread donut holes taste like Christmas! They are crisp on the outside, soft and flavorful on the inside. Bursting with gingerbread flavor and full of holiday cheer! I love these healthy donut holes because...

How to Get Rid of Mice in the Chicken Coop

Your homestead flock may not be the only ones who think their coop is a safe, warm place to live. Other animals, especially those in the rodent family, may also see the chicken coop as a protected place to build a nest with an ample supply of food nearby. Mice...

Grain-free Cranberry Orange Scones

These grain-free cranberry orange scones are perfectly sweet and insanely delicious! They are the perfect food to pair with a cup of hot cocoa and cozy up beside the Christmas tree to enjoy. The tart cranberries are nicely balanced out with wholesome, natural sweeteners and a hint of orange. The...

Why Do Hens Stop Laying During the Winter?

Fall is over and with it the fall molt is nearly finished, which means you might expect egg production to kick back into gear again, right? Well… it’s not quite like that unfortunately. Why do hens stop laying during the winter? Winter egg production on the homestead can be affected...

Gluten-free Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Crack

This gluten-free chocolate caramel pretzel crack is the perfect combination of sweetness and saltiness! I was amazed at how easy a holiday crack was to create and how delicious it tasted! This pretzel crack passed the taste test of all my family members, so you know this crack has to...

Natural Products for Chickens on the Homestead

While I like to source most of my natural remedies right from my homestead, I am also not against supporting certain all-natural products! With raising homestead chickens on the rise, numerous large companys and small brands have come out with natural products that you can use on pets and poultry....

Grain-free Gingerbread Loaf

Are you ready to try to the best grain-free gingerbread loaf you will ever make? I sure hope so! This grain-free gingerbread loaf will blow your Christmas socks right off! The crust is firm but yielding and the interior of the loaf is soft, moist, and has the perfect crumb....

How Vinegar Affects Chickens

You may have heard about putting apple cider vinegar in your flock’s water to improve their health. However, before you go about adding this natural supplement into your flock’s diet, you must first learn how it affects their health. Vinegar can be both a help and a hindrance to the...