Spirited Chances Homestead

Spirited Chances Homestead Welcome to Spirited Chances Homestead, your local source for organic, farm-fresh eggs and handcrafted, allergen-friendly baked goods and gifts.

06/03/2026

Did you know quail eggs are good sources of protein and omega-3?

Hard-boiled quail eggs, perfect for breakfast, lunch, snacks! šŸ˜‹šŸ¤¤

Let me know if you want some!

Soft, sweet holland lop/dwarf bunnies ready to hop to new homes! We have 4 boys and 4 girls looking for loving homes!
05/03/2026

Soft, sweet holland lop/dwarf bunnies ready to hop to new homes!

We have 4 boys and 4 girls looking for loving homes!

03/28/2026

Todayā€™s the day!! We are so excited to invite you to enjoy some of our fresh, homemade, farm-to-table treats. Get them while theyā€™re hot! The cookies certainly taste best that way!

To order, message, call, comment, or join us on DoorDash for delivery!

03/28/2026

Who wants delicious, homemade treats this weekend?

Our mixer is hard at work making some farm-to-table, gluten-free brownies, cake, cookies, and frosting!

This week, weā€™ll offer:
šŸŖChewy Sugar Cookies
šŸŖ Double Chocolate Cookies
šŸŖ Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
šŸ° Vanilla Cake
šŸ« brownies
šŸ¦Frosting

Message us to order or visit us on DoorDash!

02/21/2026

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02/19/2026

Baby Cayuga Ducklings have their first swim!

What should we name them? Taking suggestions in the comments!

One of our favorite times of year is raising baby duckies in spring. This year, we were lucky enough to snag some early babies who have been making messes and trouble in the brooder. They are certainly bonded to each other. They are also very load and very cute šŸ„°.

02/18/2026

Noā€”the news about a popular ā€œpasture-raisedā€ egg brand didnā€™t surprise me. šŸ“

And hereā€™s why this conversation needs more nuance than most headlines allow.

Chickens cannot live on grass alone.
They donā€™t have a rumen like cows or goats, which means they cannot extract sufficient nutrition from pasture by itself.

Chickens require protein.

Hereā€™s the reality most people donā€™t know:

ā€¢ Laying hens need 16ā€“18% protein feed (about 17 grams per day) to stay healthy and continue laying

ā€¢ Even excellent pasture cannot reliably provide that for chickens, but especially at large scale

ā€¢ Bugs and seeds helpā€”but not nearly enough available as a food source year-round

ā€¢ Winter makes foraging protein even less realistic

That means feed is not a failure. Itā€™s a biological necessity.

Even on our small homesteadā€”with birds that free-range pasture when itā€™s safeā€”we still provide a balanced, nutritious feed to meet their needs.

In our case, that looks like:

ā€¢ Kalmbach feed from our local feed store

ā€¢ Whole grains like split peas, corn, oats, and black oil sunflower seeds

ā€¢ Pasture (or free-ranging) as a supplement, not the sole food source

Now, donā€™t get me wrong.
If a company markets itself in a way that intentionally misleads consumers, thatā€™s a problem.

But itā€™s also worth asking:
How could eggs be produced at that scale using those practices alone?

Large operations and small-scale regenerative farms are not the same thingā€”and pretending they are only fuels confusion.

02/18/2026

Whoā€™s with me? šŸ‘€

02/16/2026

Itā€™s finally that time of year! Anyone planning on getting chicks this year?

We already have a full brooder thanks to our local Bowmanā€™s šŸ˜³

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Westminster, MD
21157

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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