Caring for a sick chicken is difficult and challenging, there’s no way around it. Chickens are prey animals, so they try to act tough under all circumstances to prevent showing their weaknesses. Being able to recognize a sick chicken as soon as possible and learning how to diagnose poultry ailments...
I never thought a salad could have it so good, but this homemade taco salad was amazingly delicious! The most exciting part, at least for me anyways, is that the entire salad can be made from scratch and it is totally a modern pioneer recipe! From the homemade taco seasoning...
Peanut butter protein bars are the perfect, protein-packed snack bar! I love their crunchy, sweet, sticky texture! The delicious peanut flavor pairs perfectly with the chocolate topping. They are similar to a rice crispy treat, except without the grains, marshmallows, or processed sugars. These peanut butter protein bars are even...
Super simple, super quick, and super delicious. This grain-free chocolate chess pie is all those and more, because it is also allergy-friendly and perfect for modern pioneers who want something sweet but healthier! In my quest to make every kind of pie, chocolate chess pie was on the list even...
Ever wonder exactly what it takes to raise chickens? Or maybe you’re wondering what tools and supplies are available to help you raise a backyard flock? The Complete Guide to Supplies for Raising Chickens lists all of the materials you may need to begin and continue your backyard chicken raising...
Cold stress is often an overlooked aspect of winter chicken keeping due to the fact that chickens generally handle cold weather better than warm weather. However, cold stress is almost always present in the flock during the winter, it’s just a matter of determining when that stress becomes detrimental to...
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’...