🐓 Waddle & Cluck Weekly – Your Homestead Happenings!

The days are getting longer, and while the weather may still be unpredictable, one thing is certain—good food and happy chickens make everything better. This week, we’re talking hearty homestead meals, bison history, and a little trick to keep those eggs sparkling clean!

🏞 Feature of the Week: The Great American Bison

Ever wondered how bison shaped the American landscape? These incredible creatures were once nearly wiped out but are now making a comeback. Check out David’s latest Nature Note on the American Bison in our area.

🐃 Fun Fact: Bison meat is leaner than beef and packed with protein. It’s also delicious in burgers!

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🍳 Recipes of the Week: Classic Comfort Food from the Farm

🥩 Country-Fried Steak with White Gravy

A true Southern classic! This crispy, golden-brown steak smothered in creamy white gravy is everything you need for a cozy homestead meal. Serve it up with mashed potatoes and green beans for the ultimate comfort feast.

👩‍🍳 Pro Tip: Double-dip your steak in the batter for extra crunch!

👉 Get the Recipe

🥧 Chess Pie: A Southern Staple

Simple ingredients, big flavor! This rich, custardy pie with a caramelized top is pure magic in a flaky crust. If you’ve never tried Chess Pie, now’s your chance to bake up a slice of history.

🍋 What’s Inside?

• Sugar, eggs, and butter (the trifecta of goodness)

• A hint of vinegar for balance

• A buttery, crisp crust that ties it all together

👉 Bake One Up

🏡 Homestead Hack: Keeping Nesting Boxes Clean

Tired of scrubbing dirt and chicken poop off eggs? (Yeah, us too.) Try this simple trick:

🥚 Toss in a handful of fresh herbs like lavender or mint. They act as a natural pest repellent and keep the boxes smelling fresh.
🥚 Use nesting box liners (even old feed sacks work!) for easy cleanup.

Your eggs—and your sanity—will thank you!

🚜 What’s Happening on the Farm?

✅ New baby chicks! (And yes, we’re staring at them all day.)
✅ Livestock Guardian Dogs – We welcomed two new livestock guardian dogs to the family - Rome and Honey. They are Anatolian Shepherd mixes. They are also giant chaos machines. Look for more posts on training soon!
✅ In the Kitchen: We are testing out a new mashed potato recipe and working on perfect a classic chicken noodle soup (inspired by all the snow!).

🛒 Farm Finds We Love

🐣 Our go-to brooder setup – Because baby chicks deserve the best!
This is our second year using the Rent-A-Coop brooder and we love it!

🌱 Garden planning season is here – Get those seed orders in before spring sneaks up! Check out out guides on heirloom seeds and starting seeds indoors.

That’s a wrap for this week! Stay cozy and maybe bake a pie—just because.

Until next time,
🐔 The Waddle & Cluck Crew

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