When you are buying gifts you don’t want to buy something that’s just going to tossed into a closet and forgotten! How do you pick out a thoughtful and useful gift for the chicken keeper in your life? Here are some ideas for the most important gifts for chicken lovers!
15 Great Gifts For Chicken Lovers
Books
Invariably when you have chickens, questions come up that you can’t answer on your own. Having great books to reference at the drop of a hat can be invaluable. Here are some of my favorite chicken keeping books:
The Small Scale Poultry Flock
This book is essential if you want to learn how to raise pastured chickens or start your own breeding flock. It also has great advice for even the smallest back yard flock. If the chicken keeper in your life doesn’t have this book yet, they need it!
The Chicken Health Handbook
Chickens come up with mysterious symptoms all the time. Put your chicken lover’s mind at ease with this comprehensive book on chicken wellness. This book is essential for all chicken keepers!
Free Range Chicken Gardens
Did you know you can have a beautiful yard AND happy chickens? This book will tell you how. The beautiful pictures are inspirational for any backyard chicken enthusiast.
Colorful Chickens and Roosters Coloring Book For Adults
Winter can be long, and it can be hard for chicken keepers to wait until spring. This coloring book is perfect for snuggling up on a chilly night after the chickens are tucked into their coop.
Tools
Most chicken keepers are frugal souls, and even though they may drool over the fancy chicken keeping equipment, they’re not likely to buy it for themselves. Here are some useful tools you can gift them:
Egg Gathering Apron
This cute egg gathering apron is both cute and practical. Throw it on before heading out to feed the birds and carry the eggs back in while keeping your hands free!
Mealworms
Chickens love mealworms, but they can get expensive to buy. Help your favorite chicken feeder be the talk of the flock with a giant back of their favorite treat.
Waterproof Boots
Chicken yards can get muddy and wet, especially in the winter and spring. Every chicken lover wants to keep their toes dry when taking care of their flock, and bonus points if their boots are cute too!
Chicken Swing
Who says all chicken gifts have to be for the humans? Get this chicken swing as a gift and help your favorite person have a happy and entertained flock.
Predator Deterrent Light
No chicken lover wants to see their flock attacked by predators. Get this deterrent light as a gift to help keep their chickens safe.
Automatic Chicken Door
If you really love your chicken keeper, get them an automatic chicken door. Nothing beats being able to sleep in even when the chickens are up at the crack of dawn!
For Fun
Sometimes it’s okay to be silly. Here are some chicken themed gifts that are just for fun.
Ever have a reason to have a crazy sock day? These will be the craziest of the group!
Chicken Signs
Decorating your chicken run isn’t necessary, but it sure can be amusing. Here are a couple lighthearted signs to hang up.
Kids love to carry around chickens, but some stuffed chickens can be amusing instead.
My daughter got this chicken purse as a present a few years ago and it’s a great conversation starter. Want to be a bit daring and cement your reputation as a crazy chicken lady? Carry a chicken purse!
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