Buffalo chips are also known as prairie chips, prairie pies, cow chips, or simply dried cow dung. These terms are commonly used in rural areas and have been a subject of amusement in urban settings. The practice of using buffalo chips as a fuel source dates back to the Native American tribes who used them for cooking and heating. Today, in rural areas, they are still used as a source of fuel for campfires and barbecues. While the name may sound unappetizing, buffalo chips are an eco-friendly alternative to coal and wood. They are also odorless and produce a slow-burning flame.