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How to Save Money While Raising Chickens

Living sustainably is one of the goals on the homestead, and one way to do that is to be wise with your money. However, I have also learned that the two go hand-in-hand. Living sustainably is one way to save money. Now this is not a lesson on how to...

Dairy-free Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

I am an ice cream lover, through and through. And being on a gluten-free, dairy-free diet has not squelched that love either! These dairy-free cookie ice cream sandwiches remind me of summer and are perfect for satisfying my ice cream craving. Ice cream sandwiches are always somewhat tricky to make,...

How to Care for a Rooster (or roosters)

Whether you have one rooster on the homestead or multiple roosters in the homestead flock, knowing how to care for a rooster is important for the health and happiness of your homestead flock! Roosters have different dietary needs than hens. They exhibit different behaviors and play specific roles within the...

8 Ways to Keep Your Chicks Healthy

Chicks can be resilient, but given their small size, they are more vulnerable to health issues and disease. Keeping your homestead brood healthy will be a full-time job! These 8 ways to keep your chicks healthy is the perfect solution to help you feel confident that you are giving your...

Grain-free Butterscotch Pie (gluten-free)

On our homestead, we all happen to be pudding pie fans. My mom loves this chocolate pudding pie, Anna likes any pudding pie, and my dad, it just so happens that his favorite pudding pie is this grain-free butterscotch pie! And I must admit, butterscotch pie is one of my...

How to Wean Chicks Off Heat

Chicks need supplemental heat to stay warm, healthy, and to mature into strong adults. Supplemental heat is most crucial for the first 4 weeks of a chick’s life. However, the supplemental heat will need to be weaned off starting at 1 week of age. Once the chicks are old enough,...