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The Cluck & Crumb Homestead Pantry, 23681 TAMARACK Street NW, Saint Francis, MN (2026)

08/24/2026

🐔 PROBLEMATIC BIRD OF THE WEEK: JACKIE & JILLY 🦃

This week’s Problematic Birds of the Week is actually a duo—Jackie and Jilly. And honestly, their problematic status wasn’t really their fault. 😂 They were just… not what we ordered.

This spring, we purchased what we thought were Royal Palm turkey poults. We were so excited to raise these beautiful heritage birds!

Except… they weren’t Royal Palms. 😬

By the time we realized we had been given the wrong kind of turkeys, it was too late. They were already growing quickly and it became very obvious that these two were Broad Breasted turkeys instead.

Our first clue was their SIZE. Royal Palms are a smaller heritage breed, while Broad Breasted turkeys are specifically bred to grow large and put on a lot of meat.

The second clue?

Not. One. Single. Black. Marking. 😂

Royal Palms are absolutely gorgeous with their distinctive black, white, and gray patterned feathers. Jackie and Jilly just kept getting bigger and bigger and… well… whiter. 😂

🦃 A few facts about Broad Breasted turkeys:

🍗 They are primarily bred as meat birds, rather than as heritage or breeding birds.

📈 They grow incredibly quickly and put on a tremendous amount of weight in a relatively short period of time.

🦵 Their rapid growth and heavy bodies can eventually make walking and moving difficult, which is one of the major challenges with this type of turkey.

🌽 They have been selectively bred for excellent meat production and feed efficiency.

🐣 Unlike many heritage turkey breeds, Broad Breasted turkeys are generally not capable of reproducing naturally because of their body structure, so commercial production relies heavily on artificial insemination.

🦃 They are very different from heritage breeds like Royal Palms, which grow more slowly, remain much more mobile, and can naturally reproduce.

Jackie and Jilly really were the sweetest turkeys, especially considering turkeys can sometimes be… well… turkeys. 😂❤️ They were friendly, curious, and we absolutely loved having them here.

Unfortunately, because they were growing so quickly and eventually reached a point where they were really struggling to move comfortably, we made the decision to have them butchered.

And that part of homesteading is hard.

We actually did find a wonderful local breeder who had real Royal Palms, so we were able to get the breed we originally wanted. But for Jackie and Jilly, their purpose on our little homestead ended up being different than we had planned.

And yes… we loved them very much.

We will also love them for Thanksgiving and Christmas. 🦃❤️

That might sound harsh to some people, but this is one of the realities of homesteading that I think is important to be honest about.

We can adore our animals. We can give them names, spoil them, talk to them, and care for them deeply.

But they are also barnyard animals, and sometimes their purpose is to nourish our families.

There is something bittersweet about raising an animal you love and knowing from the beginning that their story may have a different ending than your pets’ stories do.

Jackie and Jilly gave us plenty of laughs, plenty of memories, and a whole lot of turkey chaos. 😂

And now, they’ll become part of our family’s table and help nourish us through the holidays.

That’s homesteading. 🌱❤️

So rest easy, Jackie and Jilly. You were very loved, and you will be very appreciated. 🦃

08/24/2026

🐔 BIRD OF THE WEEK: DOROTHY 🐔

This week’s Bird of the Week is my sweet girl Dorothy, a Speckled Sussex—and honestly, Dorothy may be convinced she’s a tiny feathered human. 😂❤️

Dorothy is probably one of the sweetest birds in the coop. She is VERY attached to people, which has made her a little bit of the odd bird out in the flock. She still hangs out with the other girls, but more often than not, I’ll find Dorothy happily doing her own thing.

And don’t feel too bad for her… I actually think she prefers it that way. 😂

Dorothy will follow you around the yard like a little shadow. She’s perfectly happy to be picked up, cuddled, and petted, and she is definitely not shy about letting you know when she wants attention. She’s also quite the chatterbox and will happily cluck and chatter away at you like she has a whole story to tell. 🥰

And snacks? Ohhh, Dorothy LOVES snacks. 😂 Give this girl some attention and a treat and she is living her absolute best life.

🌿 A few fun facts about Speckled Sussex chickens:

🐔 They’re an old English heritage breed, originating in Sussex, England.

✨ Their beautiful plumage is brown with white and black speckling, and the pattern can become even more pronounced as they mature.

❤️ Speckled Sussex are generally known for being friendly, curious, and docile, which definitely describes our Dorothy!

🌱 They’re excellent foragers and love exploring the yard looking for tasty little treasures.

🥚 They’re also good layers of light brown/tinted eggs.

🐥 Sussex chickens are considered a good dual-purpose breed, traditionally valued for both eggs and meat.

Dorothy was gifted to us, so unfortunately I don’t know her exact age. But what I do know is that she is an absolute sweetheart and has definitely earned her place as one of the favorites here at The Cluck & Crumb. 🐔💕

She may not always be in the middle of the flock, but she’s never really alone… because wherever the humans are, Dorothy is probably not far behind. 😂❤️

08/24/2026

A Little Cluck & Crumb Update 🐔🍞
I’m still healing and, honestly, still struggling a bit from this last surgery. ❤️‍🩹 Because of that, I’m going to give myself another day to rest and I will NOT be stocking the pantry tomorrow.

My plan is to have a limited menu available Friday, depending on how my body is cooperating. I’m keeping things simple, but there will still be some goodies! 🥰

🍞 Sourdough
• 2 plain loaves
• 1 Cranberry Wild Rice loaf

🍥 Cinnamon Rolls

🍪 Cookies
I’ll definitely have my classic Chocolate Chip, but I need YOU to help me pick the second flavor!

Your choices are:
✨ Funfetti
🌿 Thicker Mint
🩷 Fruity Pebbles
💜 Ube White Chocolate
❤️ Red Velvet
🤍 Cookies & Cream
🍌 Banana Pudding
🍓 Strawberries & Cream
🥣 Oatmeal Cream Pies
🥜 Peanut Butter

Drop your vote in the comments! 👇 I’ll go with whichever flavor gets the most love!

And if I’m feeling up to it, Banana Nut Muffins and Banana Bread may also make an appearance on the shelf. 🍌

Thank you all for being so patient and understanding while I heal. I’m doing my best to listen to my body and not push myself too hard, even when I really want to be back in the kitchen making all the things. ❤️

Friday will be a small batch, but it’ll be made with lots of love. 🐔💕

08/20/2026

There are 1 dozen chicken eggs, and 1 dozen duck eggs in the cooler. I will not have any bakery items available until next Tuesday or Friday, depending on how I am feeling. I’ll update here as I recover on expected reopening of the pantry and the menu

08/19/2026

🐔 PROBLEMATIC BIRD OF THE WEEK: POLLY 😂🥚

Well, this week the flock has been surprisingly unproblematic… which made choosing a Problematic Bird of the Week a little difficult.

And then I remembered Polly exists. 😂

Polly is a Silkie × Polish cross, and while she is a very good bird, she is also… a little bit special. And by special, I mean she has made it her life’s mission to spend approximately 100% of her time sitting in the nesting box.

She is FOREVER BROODY. 😂

🪶 A little about Polly’s parents

Silkies are famous for their fluffy, almost fur-like feathers, black skin, five toes, sweet personalities and their absolutely legendary tendency to go broody. They often make wonderful mothers and will happily try to hatch anything they can convince themselves is an egg. 🥚😂

Polish chickens are known for their spectacular feathered crests — basically the chicken equivalent of having a fabulous, slightly impractical hairstyle. They’re curious, quirky and can sometimes be a little… well… not the brightest bulb in the coop. 😂

So naturally, combining the two resulted in Polly.

And I love her hairdo. I love her personality. I love her weird little ways.

But intelligence was apparently not included in the breeding program. 🤣

🐣 Polly’s origin story

Polly is actually one of my most special birds.

About three years ago, I got six eggs from a local person and decided to hatch them. One of my hens was supposed to be the surrogate mama, but at the last minute she apparently decided motherhood was not for her and abandoned the project.

Of the six eggs, Polly was the only one to hatch.

And I didn’t even have an incubator yet!

When Polly started hatching, she was struggling to get out of her shell, so I helped her a little bit and eventually welcomed this tiny, fluffy, very confused little bird into the world. 🥹🐣

I’ve learned A LOT since then, and thankfully I now have an incubator for future hatchings. 😂

But Polly will always be special to me because I literally helped her into the world with my own hands.

🥚 So why is she Problematic Bird of the Week?

Because SHE WILL NOT LEAVE THE NESTING BOX.

There don’t even have to be eggs in there.

Doesn’t matter.

Polly: “I have decided I am sitting.”

Me: “But Polly, there are no eggs.”

Polly: “That sounds like a you problem.”

😂😂😂

She is constantly broody, constantly trying to hatch something, and apparently believes the nesting box is both her bedroom and her life’s calling.

So yes… Polly is a good bird.

She’s just odd. Very odd.

And I wouldn’t trade her for anything. ❤️

She’s my little Silkie-Polish weirdo, and I have a feeling she’ll always be one of those birds I remember for the rest of my chicken-keeping days.

But Polly… PLEASE GET OUT OF THE NESTING BOX. 😂🐔🥚

08/18/2026

🐔 BIRD OF THE WEEK: HENEFER 🍫🤎

I’m a day late with this week’s Bird of the Week because, honestly, recovering from surgery has been a little more difficult than I had hoped. ❤️‍🩹 Thank you all for your patience and understanding while I take things slow and heal.

I also won’t be opening The Cluck & Crumb stand this week, but I’m hoping to have a fresh restock ready for you next Tuesday! 🥚🍪

Now, let’s meet this week’s girl… Henefer! 🤎

Henefer is a beautiful Chocolate Orpington who joined our flock last spring. She is one of the sweetest girls around and has the most gorgeous, rich chocolate-colored feathers. 🍫🐔

A few fun facts about Chocolate Orpingtons:
✨ Orpingtons are known for their calm, friendly and affectionate personalities.
✨ They’re a large, fluffy heritage breed with wonderfully soft, abundant feathers.
✨ They’re generally excellent foragers and can be wonderful backyard companions.
✨ Orpingtons are known for being good layers of light brown eggs.
✨ And, perhaps most importantly, they tend to be VERY food motivated. 😂

Honestly, all of my Orpingtons are basically feathered Golden Retrievers. 😂 They follow me everywhere, come running when they see me, and are perpetually convinced that I have snacks hidden somewhere on my person.

Henefer is no exception. She’s sweet, curious, beautiful and always happy to see what I might be carrying. 🥰

So while I’m taking a little extra time to rest and recover this week, I’ll be enjoying some quiet time with my flock and their ridiculous little personalities.

Hopefully, I’ll see you all at the stand next Tuesday! 🤎🐔🍪

08/12/2026

A Little Thank You From The Cluck & Crumb ❤️🐔

I just want to take a moment to say THANK YOU.

The kindness, encouragement, patience, and support you have all shown me while I navigate this difficult season have meant more than I could ever put into words.

Every single purchase from The Cluck & Crumb — especially over this last month — has meant so much to me and my family. You weren’t just buying cookies, bread, or eggs. You were helping support our little family during a time when things have been really hard, and I will never forget that. ❤️

Thank you for continuing to check in, for sending kind messages, for understanding when I’ve had to slow down, and for being patient while I take the time I need to actually heal.

For now, the pantry will remain closed while I focus on getting healthy enough to get back into the kitchen. I know it’s disappointing when you’re looking forward to your Cluck & Crumb goodies, and I truly appreciate your understanding. My body needs me to listen to it right now. ❤️

But don’t worry — I’m not done baking! 😉 I have SO many ideas swirling around in my head and some new recipes I’m excited to try when I’m back. There are definitely some delicious things coming when The Cluck & Crumb returns!

So please stick around, keep following along, and stay tuned for what’s next. 🥰

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for supporting this little dream of mine and, in turn, supporting my family. Every purchase, every share, every kind word, and every bit of patience has mattered more than you know.

I can’t wait to get back in that kitchen. Until then, thank you for giving me the grace to heal. ❤️

— Lynsie
The Cluck & Crumb Homestead Pantry 🐔🍪🥖

08/11/2026

🍪 THE CLUCK & CRUMB HOMESTEAD PANTRY IS OPEN! 🐔

We’re open today starting at 9 AM until sold out or dark! 🌙 Come grab some goodies because this will be my last restock for at least a week while I take some time to focus on my health and recovery. I’ll post an update when I know when the next restock will be. ❤️

🍪 TODAY’S MENU:

🍫🌿 THICKER MINT COOKIES — $5
My thick, fudgy take on the classic Thin Mint! Because honestly… who doesn’t love a rich, chocolatey cookie with a delicious minty kick? 😍

🎉 FUNFETTI — $5
A thick, chewy birthday-cake-flavored monster cookie absolutely packed with colorful sprinkles. Basically a birthday party in cookie form! 🥳

🌈🥣 FRUITY PEBBLES — $5
Another thick, deliciously chewy monster cookie that tastes just like the cereal we all know and love. Sweet, nostalgic, and SO good!

🍪 COOKIES & CREAM — $4
4-packs available!

🍫 BROWNIES — $3 each
I have 1 regular brownie and 1 walnut brownie available.

✨ All of today’s fresh cookies, brownies, and treats are made with duck eggs.

💲 DISCOUNT BASKET — JUST $1 EACH!

I also have a handful of goodies left from last release, and they’re going into the discount basket for just $1 each!

Available flavors include:
❤️ Red Velvet with Cream Cheese White Chips
🍫 Nutella Stuffed Red Velvet
💜 Ube
🍪 A couple Chocolate Chip Cookies
🍌 Banana Pudding Cookies

These discount cookies were all made EGG-FREE.

🥚 FRESH EGGS AVAILABLE TOO!
• 1 dozen chicken eggs — $4
• 1 dozen duck eggs — $5

📍 PICKUP:
23681 Tamarack Street NW
St. Francis, MN 55070

As always, everything is self-serve from the homestead pantry. Stop by, grab your goodies, and please make sure to leave payment in the designated spot. ❤️

Come early if you have your heart set on a particular flavor — once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Thank you all so much for continuing to support my little homestead bakery. It means more than you know. 🥹❤️

Open at 9 AM until sold out or dark! 🍪🐔

08/10/2026

🦆 PROBLEMATIC BIRD OF THE WEEK: APPLE 🦆

It’s Monday, which means it’s time for another installment of Problematic Bird of the Week! 😂

If you missed the memo, this is our weekly series where we lovingly call out the bird who has been a little… problematic. Maybe they were rude to a flock mate, terrorized the humans, did something wildly inconvenient, destroyed something, or — my personal favorite — cost us money. 💸

This week’s problematic bird is Apple, our 3-year-old Silver Appleyard duck. 🦆🍎

And honestly? Apple is usually a GOOD GIRL. She’s sweet, friendly, and one of those ducks who has absolutely no fear of people.

So naturally, this week she decided to give me a heart attack.

For several nights, Apple REFUSED to go into the coop with everyone else. I searched. I worried. I started imagining all the horrible things that could have happened to her.

I was convinced we had a predator situation and that my sweet Apple had disappeared. 😭

Nope.

This girl had simply decided she had more important things to do.

I finally discovered her tucked away behind the pole barn, sitting on a secret clutch of eggs. 🥚😂

And here’s the kicker…

Apple has NEVER gone broody in the entire three years we’ve had her.

Silver Appleyards are known for being friendly, active, curious ducks, and they’re also excellent layers. They can produce a pretty impressive number of eggs for a duck breed, although individual birds vary. They’re generally known for being personable and easygoing — which definitely describes Apple.

Apparently, though, Apple has decided that at three years old she’s ready to explore her maternal side.

She’s keeping us guessing. 😂

Apple is also one of our louder birds. She will come right up to you, follow you around the yard, and talk your ear off. She won’t let you actually TOUCH her — because apparently we have boundaries. 😂 — but she has absolutely no problem hanging out with you.

She patiently waits while I refill the pools and will follow me around supervising the entire operation.

And she is FLIRTY. 😂

This duck is constantly bobbing her head at you like she’s trying to charm you into giving her extra snacks.

So, Apple…

I love you. You’re sweet. You’re funny. You’re one of my favorites.

But hiding behind the pole barn on a secret nest after refusing to come to bed for several nights and making your human think you were eaten by a predator?

Ma’am.

You have been nominated.

🦆 Apple is officially our Problematic Bird of the Week. 😂

Because apparently Apple has decided she has a storyline now. 🍎🥚🦆

08/10/2026

A little Cluck & Crumb update ❤️🐔

Unfortunately, my health has thrown me another curveball. I had to have a minor procedure this morning, with the possibility of another surgery later this week.

Because of that, I need to listen to my body and give myself a little break. As much as I hate slowing down, I will not be doing any more baking for the rest of this week. ❤️

I do have some cookies that I already started, so I will finish those up and bake them off to stock the pantry tomorrow morning. After that, though, that will be it for this week.

There will also be a dozen chicken eggs and a dozen duck eggs available tomorrow. 🥚🐔🦆

I know you guys have been loving the pantry and I hate having to hit pause, but right now I need to take care of myself so I can hopefully get back to doing all the baking I love soon.

Thank you, as always, for being so incredibly understanding and supportive. Every purchase, kind message, and bit of encouragement means more than you know. ❤️

I’m hoping this is just a little bump in the road and that I’ll be back in the kitchen soon. For now, I’m going to rest, recover, and let my body do what it needs to do.

Tomorrow morning will be your last Cluck & Crumb restock for the week, so if you’ve been craving cookies, this is your chance! 🍪❤️

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