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Grain-free Spaghetti and Meatballs

These grain-free spaghetti and meatballs put a perfect heritage twist on a classic meal! I went the longest time without ever having a traditional plate of spaghetti and meatballs, topped with some pasta sauce and cheese. When I did give spaghetti and meatballs a try, I was hooked! It is...

Protein Sources for Chickens

Protein is an important part of a chicken’s diet because it provides the building blocks for skin, muscles, and bones plus it helps the body fight off diseases. As homestead chicken raisers, we should be aware of the different protein sources we have available to offer our flocks. Each source...

Gluten-free Baked Oatmeal

Baked oats sweetened with maple syrup and topped with more maple syrup… I know that doesn’t sound healthy but it sure is delicious! Gluten-free baked oatmeal is an amazing, healthy breakfast option that is quick and easy to make! I love having baked oatmeal for breakfast because it is sweet,...

5 Reasons to Get an Automatic Chicken Door

Homesteaders have been using old school chicken coop doors for years and years. However, there is now a new option on the market for modern pioneers and homesteaders: the automatic chicken door. After investing in an automatic chicken coop door for my first chicken coop, I knew when I built...

Grain-free Chicken Quesadillas

I’m not a huge chicken fan (meaning chicken is not my meat of choice), unless… it is 1) grilled, 2) paired with lots of dairy-free cheese, 3) served in bar-b-que form, or 4) made into a sandwich. These grain-free chicken quesadillas do all of that and more! The dairy-free cheesy...

Cleaning the Chicken Coop Enclosure

Cleaning the chicken coop is emphasized a lot for raising a happy, healthy flock of backyard chickens, but cleaning the chicken coop enclosure is just as important. No matter how big or small your chicken coop enclosure is, giving it a brief touch up every once in a while can...