Waddle and Cluck is a digital magazine for people building a more self-sufficient life — from first chickens to full homestead. We publish practical guides, seasonal recipes, and honest field notes written by people who actually do this work. Whether you are managing five acres or a few raised beds, this is your publication.
Lindsey Chastain is the founder and Managing Editor of Waddle and Cluck. A working homesteader and professional journalist, she built the magazine on a simple premise: the best land-connected content comes from people who actually live it. She writes across all categories, sets the editorial standard, and is the voice behind most of what you read here. She is also the founder of The Writing Detective, a writing and content strategy firm.
Ryan Chastain writes the Outdoors and DIY column for Waddle and Cluck. A CNC machinist and Navy veteran, he handles the building, the tools, the hunting, and the fishing on the homestead and writes about all of it from genuine hands-on experience. If something needs to be built, fixed, or figured out, Ryan is the one doing it.
David John grew up immersed in the landscapes of West Africa, where a lifelong love for the natural world took root early. After moving to the United States as a teenager, he carried that passion into adulthood, eventually earning a weekly column in the Skiatook Journal. At Waddle and Cluck, his Nature Notes column runs every Saturday — quiet, observational writing about wildlife, weather, and the details most of us walk past without noticing. His work is a reminder to slow down and pay attention.
