Should I buy chicks from breeders or hatcheries? As a homesteader, you may find yourself asking this question. Even if you haven’t asked yourself this question, it is a good question to consider when deciding where to source your homestead flock from. While both sources have their advantages, there are...

Wild game, especially venison, is a staple in my house. Which means, when it comes to fixing dinner, you have to know how to cook all different cuts of venison. Thankfully, I had the best teacher (my dad) and have been slowly acquiring wild game cooking skills. These perfect pan-seared...

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...

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...

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...

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...