Chickens and Scratch Tallow Company

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Chickens and Scratch Tallow Company

Welcome! I craft nourishing, all-natural tallow-based skincare straight from our homestead.

My tallow is 100% local pasture raised beef, slow rendered multiple times by me, nothing artificial.
“Handmade Tallow, Farm Fresh Love”

03/14/2026

🌿 SPRING ARRIVAL 🌿

Meet Happy Heels Tallow Foot Balm 👣

After a long winter of boots and dry air, our feet are ready for a little extra care. This rich foot balm was created to deeply nourish rough, tired heels and help bring your feet back to life just in time for sandal season.

Made with pasture-raised tallow that I render myself, along with beeswax and lanolin, this balm locks in moisture and helps soften dry, cracked skin.

The refreshing blend includes:
• Tea Tree
• Bergamot

Tea tree helps keep feet feeling fresh and clean, while bergamot adds a light citrus note that feels bright and uplifting for spring.

Massage a small amount into heels and dry areas before bed and let the nourishing oils work overnight.

✨ 1 oz tins – $10
Small batch and handcrafted with farm-rendered tallow.

Available March 21 during my Spring Collection Release
Online at chickensandscratch.com and at the 2nd Annual Montmorency Spring Handmade Market 🌿

03/13/2026

🌿 SPRING COLLECTION FEATURE 🌿

Introducing White Tea Citrus Tallow Soap 🍊

This fresh, uplifting bar is part of my spring collection and is perfect for welcoming the new season. White Tea Citrus has a bright, clean scent that feels crisp and refreshing with every use.

Each bar is handcrafted in small batches using pasture-raised tallow that I render myself, creating a creamy, nourishing lather that gently cleanses without drying your skin.

The scent comes entirely from pure essential oils, never synthetic fragrance oils.

This blend includes bright citrus and soft herbal notes from:
• Bergamot
• Grapefruit
• Lemon
• Litsea
• Cedarwood Atlas

Topped with a touch of orange peel for a natural citrus finish.

The result is a soap that feels fresh, clean, and lightly citrusy — perfect for everyday use as the weather warms up.

✨ Bars – $8
Handcrafted in small batches with farm-rendered tallow.

Available March 21 during my Spring Collection Release
Online at chickensandscratch.com and at the 2nd Annual Montmorency Spring Handmade Market 🌿

03/10/2026

✨ NEW PRODUCT ✨

Meet my Sleepy Time Tallow Body Oil 🌙

This calming body oil is designed to nourish dry skin while helping you unwind at the end of the day. Made with pasture-raised tallow that I render myself, plus jojoba and castor oil, it deeply moisturizes without feeling heavy or greasy.

The scent is inspired by cozy bedtime tea and blended with:
• Roman chamomile
• Bergamot
• Vanilla
• Spearmint

Massage a small amount into damp skin after your evening shower and let the calming scent help you relax and settle in for the night.

✨ 8 oz bottles – $26
Small batch and handcrafted with farm-rendered tallow.

Available March 21 during my Spring Collection Release
Online at chickensandscratch.com and at the 2nd Annual Montmorency Spring Handmade Market 🌿

03/08/2026

🌸 Happy International Women’s Day! 🌸

Today I’m celebrating the strength, creativity, and resilience of women everywhere — especially the women who choose to support small, handmade businesses like mine.

What started as a simple idea in my kitchen has grown into something so meaningful. Every jar, balm, and bar I create is made with tallow I personally render from local pasture-raised beef, and crafted with care right here on our farm. It’s truly a labor of love. 🤍

Being a woman-owned small business means balancing family, work, farm life, and late nights making products — but it also means building something authentic and sharing it with an incredible community.

Thank you for supporting my dream, believing in natural skincare, and uplifting women who create.

Here’s to strong women — may we know them, may we be them, may we support them. ✨

Shout out to some of my favorite women owned small businesses: Suds, LLC Nothin But Sunshine Bracelets by Bahr Rooted2Wellness LLC Castile Creations Foaming Soap Lil C's mini cheesecakes Reemarkably Good She Creates Just Kountry Therapy Health and Nutrition Plus Nurtured Spirit Bombs The Crafter's Mill CraftyNich JT'S Upcycle Rhoads Creations

03/07/2026

🌿 Spring Collection Sneak Peek 🌿

Friday night after work and the kitchen is busy pouring pieces of my brand new spring collection. 🤍

Every product starts with tallow I render myself from local pasture-raised beef, so I can control the quality from the very beginning.

A few little hints…

🍋 Something bright and sweet with a citrus twist
🌿 Something fresh and refreshing for tired feet
☕ Something slow, cozy, and perfect for winding down

Let’s just say this collection might feel a little like a quiet spring afternoon… the kind where you slow down and savor the moment.

Any guesses what the theme might be? 🌸👀

02/27/2026

🌷 Hello, Spring… we’ve missed you. 🌷

Tomorrow’s weather is finally giving spring vibes — a little sunshine, a little warmth, and that fresh feeling that winter is on its way out. 🌤️

With the seasons changing, I’ve been quietly working on something special behind the scenes… and I can’t wait to share it with you.

✨ Our Spring Collection launches March 21 ✨
It will be available on my website and in person at the 2nd Annual Montmorency Spring Handmade Market on March 21.

And the theme? Let’s just say it’s inspired by renewal, fresh starts, and that first deep breath of spring air after a long winter. 🌿

Any guesses what the theme might be? 💭
Drop them below — I might share a hint soon 😉

02/14/2026

Valentine’s Day is today 💕
Still need a gift? I’ve got you covered with cozy, clean-ingredient goodies that feel thoughtful (even if it’s last minute 😉).
Available now at chickensandscratch.com 💌

02/10/2026

Okay this is TOO cute not to share 🥹💗

One of my sweet customers grabbed two Valentine’s Day bundles and turned them into the most adorable Galentine’s gift baskets for her friends. I am obsessed with how they turned out.

The best part? You can do this too.
Grab a bundle, add a little basket or bag, and you’ve got an easy, thoughtful gift that feels extra special without the stress.

Perfect for:
💖 Galentine’s
💖 Teachers & coworkers
💖 Sisters, besties, or neighbors
💖 Or a little self-love moment

Valentine’s Day bundles are available now while supplies last 🤍
👉 chickensandscratch.com

Tag your Galentine who would LOVE this 👯‍♀️✨

02/09/2026

💘 LAST-MINUTE VALENTINE’S DAY GIFTS 💘
If you’re down to the wire, I’ve got you 🤍

My Valentine’s Day Collection & Bundles are handmade with farm-fresh tallow, clean ingredients, and lots of love. Simple, cozy, and actually useful — the kind of gift people really appreciate.

💕 Bundles start at $30
💗 Ultimate Valentine’s Set $50

Grab one before they’re gone 👉 chickensandscratch.com

02/03/2026

UPDATE: Due to illness, I will not be able too set up tomorrow at trade days! If you were planning on purchasing products, please message me and I will reply in a few days when Im feeling better. Thanks for understanding.

Wrapping up February at Green River Saddle Club Trade Days in Amboy, IL.

As a 20-year member, this event means a lot to me, and I’m grateful to be part of Trade Days as a vendor. I’ll have my entire tallow collection available, including my Valentine’s Day collection and Valentine’s bundles.

The kitchen & bar will be open, featuring their Bloody Mary bar with all the fixins, so make a morning of it and come enjoy Trade Days with us.

📍 Green River Saddle Club — Amboy, IL
🗓 February 8 | 10:00-3:00

Come shop, support local, and say hi 🤍oy

02/01/2026

💕💕It’s a Galentine’s Party! 💕💕

💘 My first vendor show of 2026 is this week—and it just happens to be my absolute favorite one of the year!
I’ll have my entire tallow collection available, PLUS my Valentine’s Day collection and Valentine’s bundles 💕

If you’ve been wanting to smell, sample, or stock up, this is the perfect chance.
✨ Vendors, appetizers, beverages & more
✨ Cozy, fun, local shopping vibes

📅 Friday, February 6th, 2026
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 Whiteside County IL Senior Center
1207 W 9th Street, Sterling, IL

I can’t wait to see so many familiar faces and meet some new ones! 💕

01/30/2026

What matters most to me..

I make my products myself — not because it’s the easiest way, but because it’s the way that feels right.

When you use something on your skin, I believe you should be able to see how it’s made.

These photos are from my actual process.
The tallow being rendered and purified.
The slow melting.
The infusing.
The whipping by hand.
The pouring, filling, and finishing — one container at a time.

Nothing is outsourced.
Nothing is hidden behind a manufacturer.

I’m able to show you these steps because I’m the one doing them.

I source local, pasture-raised beef suet.
I take my time cleaning and purifying it.
I keep my ingredient lists simple and intentional.

The result is skincare that’s gentle, honest, and made with care — the same way I make it for my own family.

This is what transparency looks like to me.
Quiet. Thoughtful. From start to finish.

Handmade tallow. Farm fresh love.

Address

Dixon, IL

Website

http://www.chickensandscratch.com/

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